The supply chain crisis has been ongoing since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and is affected countless industries, including high school football. Heading into the 2022 season, teams across the country are facing the same problem: a helmet shortage.
One coach in Rochester, New York, posted a message on social media asking for help. Here’s University Prep (NY) head coach Isiah Young sharing his school’s needs.
Young says he’s not the only coach dealing with the problem and will help others if he can Jackie Napier at WHAM.
“Usually we buy a few more, but now with the shortage it’s impossible to do that… I’m definitely not the only coach dealing with this. If I can help the guys in any way because we have smaller sizes, I definitely will.”
The University of Rochester has borrowed several of Young’s helmets ahead of tonight’s season opener against Victor (N.Y.).
One of the largest football helmet manufacturers in the country is Riddell, who is pointing the finger transport and labor shortages.
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