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The Mizuno Wave Momentum 4 Elite unisex indoor volleyball shoe, shown in profile against a plain background

The Ultimate Guide to Volleyball Shoes: Stability, Traction, and Performance

ST1 Sports.Jul 18, 2026
Volleyball is a lateral sport, and running shoes are built for straight lines. Here is what actually keeps an athlete planted: gum rubber outsoles, outriggers, sidewall support and forefoot cushioning.
A sunlit athletic storage room with neatly organized rows of team jerseys and sports gear on metal shelving units, bathed in warm golden light.

Stretch Your Athletic Budget Without Cutting Gear Quality

ST1 Sports.Jul 17, 2026
With record-high participation and flat budgets, athletic directors need strategies that go beyond cost-cutting. This guide covers tiered spending frameworks, cooperative purchasing, and custom team store revenue to help programs equip more athletes without sacrificing gear quality.
Overhead flat-lay of assorted middle school sports equipment including a basketball, soccer ball, volleyball, football, baseball glove, cones, and shin guards arranged neatly on a gymnasium floor.

Middle School Multi-Sport Program: Complete Equipment Checklist

ST1 Sports.Jul 17, 2026
A practical, budget-aware equipment checklist for athletic directors building or expanding middle school multi-sport programs, organized by priority tier, sport, and procurement strategy to maximize every dollar.
An Ultrak L20 eight-lane handheld timer used for timing track and cross country races

Cross Country Spikes 101: How to Choose the Right Shoes for Your Runners

ST1 Sports.Jul 10, 2026
Nylon, Pebax or carbon? Quarter-inch pins or half-inch? A coach-level guide to spike plates, pin lengths and snug-but-not-too-snug fit, plus the gear budget lines that spikes tend to crowd out.
A flat lay of folded team apparel in blue, red, gray, and white including polos, jerseys, a hoodie, and a quarter-zip jacket

7 Mistakes You’re Making with Custom Team Apparel (and How to Fix Them)

ST1 Sports.Jun 18, 2026
Seven mistakes that turn a team apparel order into a late-night spreadsheet session, from low-res logos and unstandardized Pantone colors to ordering exactly enough jerseys and nothing more.