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A Warrior Team Training cotton-feel performance tee, shown flat against a plain background

Men's Performance T-Shirts for Teams & Moisture-Wicking Athletic Tees

ST1 Sports.Aug 04, 2026
What actually separates a performance tee from a regular one, when cotton is the smarter buy, how fabric choice changes your decoration options, and how to size a team order without ending up with a box of leftovers.
A Porter Gill square-braided soccer goal net sized 8 by 24 feet, shown against a plain background

Soccer Season Prep: The One-Stop Guide for Bulk Equipment, Uniforms, and Goalie Gear

ST1 Sports.Jul 29, 2026
One guide for the whole soccer order: bulk balls, cones and pop-up goals for training, sublimated kits and socks for match day, and the keeper-specific gear most catalogs skip.
A Rawlings Heart of the Hide 11.75 inch infield baseball glove, shown against a plain background

Baseball vs. Softball Team Gear: What's the Same, What's Different, and How to Order Both at Once

ST1 Sports.Jul 29, 2026
The two diamond sports look alike and buy differently. A side-by-side breakdown of bat standards, ball specs, catcher's gear and uniform cuts, plus how to consolidate both orders into one.
A Gill Porter three-tier double ball cart with 30-ball capacity, shown against a plain background

Bulk Sports Equipment 101: How to Lock in Pricing and Beat Inflation This Season

ST1 Sports.Jul 18, 2026
Gear costs are climbing faster than budgets. A practical roadmap for athletic directors: audit what you own, standardize brands to build volume, and buy a season ahead of when you need it.
A pair of black padded volleyball knee pads standing upright against a plain gray studio background

Volleyball Knee Pads: Why Your Program Should Never Compromise on Protection

ST1 Sports.Jul 18, 2026
Padding is only part of it. Compare EVA foam and gel inserts, low-profile against full-coverage styles, and the shell and stitching details that decide whether a pad lasts the season.
An organized athletic equipment storage room with shelves of helmets, folded jerseys, and boxed sports gear alongside a clipboard and measuring tape on a central table.

5 Mistakes Coaches Make When Ordering Bulk Sports Equipment

ST1 Sports.Jul 17, 2026
From late orders and sizing errors to compliance gaps and vendor sprawl, these five common bulk sports equipment mistakes cost athletic programs time, money, and safety. Here's how to avoid them.
A well-organized athletic director's desk with a clipboard and neatly grouped sports equipment including a basketball, soccer ball, and cleats, bathed in soft natural light.

One Supplier vs. Many: How to Save Time and Money on Sports Equipment Orders

ST1 Sports.Jul 16, 2026
Most schools and clubs overspend on sports equipment by splitting orders across multiple vendors. Learn how consolidating to one supplier saves money, cuts admin hours, and can even generate revenue back for your athletic program.
A Baden Official Lexum volleyball, approved for NFHS high school play, shown against a plain background

Volleyball Uniforms and Equipment: A Complete Guide for High School and Club Teams

ST1 Sports.Jul 10, 2026
Everything a high school or club volleyball program orders in one place: sublimated kits and spandex, the NFHS and USAV jersey rules that differ, and the nets, balls and training aids behind them.
Aluminum starting blocks, a shot put, and a wooden discus beside an orange hurdle on an outdoor track under blue sky

How to Choose the Best Track Gear for High School Athletics (Compared)

ST1 Sports.Jul 10, 2026
Three brands dominate high school track, and each has a sweet spot. We compare Gill, Porter and Blazer across throwing, vaulting and sprint gear, then suggest how to split a refresh budget.
Pyramids of basketballs, soccer balls, and footballs beside stacks of colored training cones, disc markers, and folded pinnies

Looking For Wholesale Sports Equipment? Here Are 10 Things You Should Know

ST1 Sports.Jul 06, 2026
Wholesale is not just buying more. It runs on minimums, lead times, decoration charges and pricing tiers. Ten things to understand before your program places its first big order.