Bear Grips Pro ShopsAthletic Performance Coach Apparel With No Minimum Orders
- Coach polos and quarter-zips start around $24-$35 per piece with no minimum order.
- Print logo, facility name, and coach name on each piece individually.
- US-printed and shipped free to your facility or directly to staff.
- Open a free branded shop and let your staff order their own sizes.
What an Athletic Performance Coach Actually Needs to Wear
Sports performance coaches spend long days on turf, in weight rooms, and on field. The wardrobe rotates between three jobs: coaching speed work outdoors, lifting and demoing in the weight room, and meeting with parents or recruiters at the front desk. One garment does not cover all three.
The working kit usually breaks down like this:
- Two performance polos for parent meetings, recruiter visits, and combine days.
- Three moisture-wicking tees for sessions on turf or in the weight room.
- One quarter-zip pullover for cold mornings outdoors and air-conditioned offices.
- One hoodie or crewneck for fall and winter sessions.
- One hat with the facility logo for outdoor work.
That is a 7- to 9-piece kit per coach. With a 4-coach staff you are looking at 30 plus pieces. A traditional team-apparel vendor wants all 30 in one bulk order, in the same sizes, paid upfront. That is not how performance facilities actually staff up.
Why No Minimums Matters for Performance Facility Staff
Performance facilities hire interns, contract specialists, and seasonal coaches. A new coach starts in April for spring training season. A speed specialist is hired on a one-year contract. The staff list changes 4-6 times per year for a typical facility.
If your apparel vendor needs a 12-piece minimum to print anything, every new hire creates the same headache. You either order 12 pieces for one person, buy generic blanks and miss the brand window, or wait until you have enough new staff to justify another bulk run.
A no-minimum print-on-demand shop solves that. You add the new hire is name and title to the embroidery file, place the order, and the polos arrive in about a week. One coach, three polos, two quarter-zips, done. No upfront inventory. No leftover XLs hanging on a rack because the intern wears medium.
Bear Grips Pro Shops: Custom Apparel for Your Team. No Minimums. Free Shipping.The Tops That Hold Up to Daily Coaching
From the Bear Grips catalog, the pieces that handle daily coaching abuse:
| Garment | Brand | Use case | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance polo (4.1 oz, snag-resistant) | Sport-Tek | Parent meetings, combine days, recruiter visits | $34.88 VIP base |
| Moisture-wicking tee | Sport-Tek | Turf and weight room sessions | $23.86 VIP base |
| Moisture-wicking long sleeve | Sport-Tek | Cool morning turf work | $29.88 VIP base |
| Quarter-zip pullover | Sport-Tek | Layering, AC offices | $29.88 VIP base |
| Crewneck sweatshirt | Bear Grips | Fall and winter sessions | $34.88 VIP base |
| Performance hoodie | Champion / Bear Grips | Cold outdoor work, travel days | $36-$45 VIP base |
| Rope hat (printed) | Richardson | Outdoor sun cover for facility branding | $29.86 VIP base |
You set the retail price. Most facility owners run their staff store at cost (or slightly above) and use the shop as a benefit. A few add $5-$10 of profit on each piece and let coaches buy as gifts or extras.
Setting Up the Coach Apparel Shop in 30 Minutes
The shop sits at your own subdomain on Pro Shops. Coaches and staff order directly, you do not handle anything physical. Set up takes about 30 minutes:
- Sign up free and upload your facility logo (transparent PNG works best).
- Pick 7-9 pieces from the catalog that match your climate and staff needs.
- Set retail price (at cost for staff-only, or +$5-$10 if open to clients).
- Share the link with your staff in your Slack or group chat.
- First orders ship in about a week, free shipping included.
Add new pieces seasonally without re-doing anything. When you bring in a new hire, they just visit the shop and order their kit. Sports performance facility branded apparel covers the athlete-facing side of the same shop.
What This Costs vs a Traditional Bulk Vendor
Quick comparison for a 4-coach staff buying a starter kit:
| Path | Setup | Per-polo cost | Min order | Lead time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local screen printer (embroidery) | $60-$120 per logo | $22-$28 | 12-24 pieces | 2-3 weeks |
| Bulk team apparel vendor | $45-$80 setup | $24-$32 | 24 pieces | 3-4 weeks |
| Bear Grips Pro Shops VIP | $59/mo, no per-logo fee | $34.88 retail (you set markup) | 1 piece | About a week |
The print-on-demand path costs slightly more per piece in raw production, but you skip the setup fee, you skip the bulk inventory, and you let staff order their own sizes. For a 4-coach staff buying 7 pieces each (28 pieces over a year), the math usually lands within $50-$100 of the bulk route once you factor in the wasted sizes and the per-logo fees from the bulk vendor.
Launch Your Performance Facility Coach Shop
No minimums, no setup fees, no inventory. Order one polo or thirty. Free shipping to your facility or directly to staff.
Start FreeFrequently Asked Questions
Do I need to order a minimum quantity for coach apparel?
No. Every product on Pro Shops prints one at a time. Order one polo for one new coach, or place a 30-piece staff order, the pricing per piece is the same.
Can I add coach names and titles to the embroidery or print?
Yes. You can add a name and title under the facility logo, and the apparel system handles each variation as its own item in the shop.
How long does coach apparel take to arrive?
Most orders ship within 3-5 business days from US print partners, and ground shipping is free to your facility or to individual coaches.
What does the VIP plan include for a 4-coach staff?
Self-Service VIP is $59 per month, gives you the lowest base prices on every piece (saving $4-$11 per item vs the free tier), and lets you list up to 200 products in the shop.
