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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.
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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.