Pace Academy in Redmond, WA announced that they will equip their varsity and JV football programs with the Vicis ZERO1 helmet for the 2018 season.
Last season, the first for the ZERO1, players on 18 NFL teams and 20 top NCAA programs wore the advanced helmet.
“When our student athletes take the field, we want to arm them with the knowledge to play the game the right way and the equipment to protect them while doing so,” said Chris Slade, Pace Academy head football coach. “This dedication to safety is why our players will be wearing the ZERO1 helmet this season.”
Originally introduced to NFL and NCAA teams, the ZERO1 is now available to high school programs for the 2018 season. The ZERO1 has a deformable outer shell and a unique columnar layer designed to slow impact forces like a car bumper.
“Our team has worked hard to bring the ZERO1’s breakthrough technology to high schools this season,” said Dave Marver, Vicis CEO and co-founder. “We are proud to help Coach Slade and the Pace Academy football program protect their athletes and elevate their performance.”
Vicis recently took advantage of lower production costs to reduce the price of the ZERO1 and make it more accessible to high school programs. Pace Academy’s purchase of the ZERO1 helmet follows the launch of the Vicis online marketplace. All helmets ordered by March 30, 2018 will be delivered by July 31, 2018.
