Concern Over Heading the Ball in Youth Soccer Prompts Local Company to Find a Solution

Denver, CO, February 04, 2016 --(PR.com)-- Concern over the repeated heading of the ball and the possibility of concussions or other head related injuries prompted local company, XTENEX® Corporation to look at providing a solution. Heading the ball has consequences. A player may head the ball many times during practice sessions and during a game. In 1993 at the US Olympic Festival players experienced headaches after heading the ball. Headaches lasted from a few seconds to several days. And though heading the soccer ball on children or recreational players has not had much research, the consensus is that repeated head impact may have lasting effects on youth.

“I developed a shoelace because of my kids,” said Mike Gonzalez, creator of XTENEX®, “so when I became aware of this issue in soccer, I had Steve Gay, our Business Development Director and former soccer coach, find a way to protect kids playing soccer.” After looking at a number of products available, Steve found a product that met XTENEX®’s specifications. Now available through XTENEX® is the ProHeader™ soccer headband, that is without question, the best protection to mitigate blows to players in the sport of soccer.

ProHeader™ soccer headband has exceeded the requirements of national standards with its patented “Contek™” material that reduces impact by 27-30% by ASTM standards when tested directly with its competitors, nationally and internationally. This better protection has huge benefits when the multiple aspect of heading is considered.

The design is specific to the natural form of the head as opposed to stock or flat material. Consequently, it does not slip off easily. It is non-toxic, breathes very well, and can be washed. It is very light and comfortable. Most importantly it does not interfere with the wearer’s skill and effectiveness in heading the ball. Once a player uses it, any resistance or concern of having something on your head goes away.

Anyone with concerns about their children getting or already having concussions or head injuries, should consider using the best protection in the market with ProHeader™ from XTENEX®.

ProHeader™ Soccer Headband from XTENEX® is manufactured by LDR, a leader in head protection for wrestling. ProHeader™ from XTENEX® offers:

More protection temporal and cranium areas.
Excellent shock absorption and abrasion resistant material.
Flyweight protection with durability and excellent ventilation.
Lightest material available.

"ConTek™” passed the American Standard (ASTM) Mat impact testing.
Patented design meets every performance requirement in ASTM F2439 soccer headgear standard and shows peak G-Forces per Standard ASTM F803-03
ProHeader™ out performed competitors peak G Forces in head to head testing.
Permitted by FIFA, U.S. Soccer Federation, National Federation of High School Associations

Retail price of $49.95 for ProHeader™ with special pricing available for groups and teams.

For more information on the ProHeader™ Soccer Headband from XTENEX® Please contact:
Steve Gay
Business Development Director
XTENEX® Corporation
steveg@xtenex.com
(720) 763-9044
www.Xtenex.com