Bear Grips Pro ShopsCustom AAU Basketball Team Apparel for Travel Clubs and Select Programs
- AAU and travel basketball programs benefit from a year-round branded team shop.
- Players and families order on demand -- no group buy coordination between tournaments.
- Champion, Sport-Tek, and Bear Grips premium styles suit the select program image.
- Affiliate program lets coaches earn 10% on clubs they refer to Pro Shops.
What AAU Basketball Programs Need From Their Apparel
AAU and travel basketball programs have higher expectations than rec leagues. The gear needs to represent the program at major tournaments, hold up through 6-8 games in a weekend, and look intentional in team photos that end up on social media.
Core AAU apparel: moisture-wicking performance tees for game days, hoodies for travel days and sidelines, mesh shorts for warmup, and a team hat. Your shop carries all four categories under one URL with your club logo applied across everything.
Premium Styles for Select Basketball Programs
AAU and travel clubs typically upgrade to premium styles that reflect the program's competitive level:
- Unisex Champion Performance Hoodie -- $45.88 VIP base, premium warmup hoodie
- Sport-Tek Moisture-Wicking Tee -- $23.86 VIP base, top training tee
- Men's Performance Training Shorts (Bear Grips) -- $44.88 VIP base, athletic mid-length
- Richardson Classic Rope Hat -- $29.86 VIP base, printed, premium sideline look
These styles together form a complete travel day kit that photographs well and wears well through a tournament weekend.
Bear Grips Pro Shops: Custom Apparel for Your Team. No Minimums. Free Shipping.Year-Round Shop for a Year-Round Program
AAU basketball runs spring and summer circuits with fall and winter tryouts in between. A year-round shop means apparel is always available -- new players joining after tryouts do not wait for the next group order window.
Between tournament seasons, off-season purchases (training hoodies, winter warmup layers) add revenue the program would not otherwise capture. The shop works every day, not just during kit windows.
How AAU Coaches Can Earn Extra With the Affiliate Program
Every Bear Grips Pro Shops account comes with an affiliate link. AAU coaches who refer other club directors to Bear Grips earn 10% of the referred program's subscription, forever -- plus $1 per unit sold by the referred program, also forever.
A coach who refers 5 other AAU programs each on VIP ($59/month) earns $29.50/month in subscription commissions plus unit bonuses. Over a year, that is $354+ in passive income from referrals alone.
Bi-weekly payouts. No cap on referrals.
Launch Your AAU Basketball Program Shop
Year-round gear. No minimums. Premium styles for select programs.
Start FreeFrequently Asked Questions
Can an AAU program run a shop all year?
Yes. Your shop stays open indefinitely. Monthly plans have no long-term commitment so you can adjust during off-seasons.
What is the fastest setup option for AAU programs?
Done-For-You VIP ($109/month) sets up the full shop within a few days. Send your program logo and colors and the team handles product selection, mockups, pricing, and layout.
Can we add a different design for each age group?
Yes. Add multiple collections in one shop for different age brackets (8U, 10U, 12U, etc.) with separate designs per group.
Is there a discount for multiple AAU teams?
One VIP plan covers unlimited teams in one shop. Organize each team as a collection under the program umbrella.
