High School Athletic Wear: Custom Performance Tees, Hoodies, and Sweatshirts
- Custom performance tees, hoodies, and crewnecks for any high school sport.
- No minimum -- one practice shirt or 100 team hoodies, same process.
- Moisture-wicking Sport-Tek fabrics for active wear; Bear Grips and Champion for premium comfort.
- Programs earn margin on every sale for equipment and travel funds.
Custom high school athletic wear is available through Bear Grips Pro Shops with no minimum order. Performance tees, practice hoodies, and crewneck sweatshirts branded to any sport or program can be live in your school store in under an hour. Players, parents, and fans order individually and items ship from US printers in about a week.
Performance Athletic Tees for High School Programs
The backbone of high school athletic apparel is the performance tee. Players need a shirt that survives practices and holds design quality through repeated washing. Parents want something they can wear to games. The same shirt serves both if you select the right fabric.
Best performance tee options from the Bear Grips catalog for high school programs:
- Men's Moisture-Wicking Tee from Sport-Tek. The workhorse athletic tee for high school programs. Polyester-blend fabric wicks sweat, resists odor, and holds full-color screen designs well over time.
- Youth Moisture-Wicking Performance Tee from Sport-Tek. For youth programs, youth team members, or high school programs that want to include youth sizing for younger siblings.
- Ladies' Moisture Wicking Tee from Sport-Tek. Women's cut athletic tee for female athletes, coaches, and fan buyers who want a performance option in a women's fit.
- Long Sleeve Performance from Sport-Tek. Cold-weather practices and fall outdoor sports demand long-sleeve athletic wear. The Sport-Tek moisture-wicking long sleeve is the right answer for cross country, fall soccer, and early spring lacrosse in cold states.
Hoodies and Sweatshirts for High School Athletes
Hoodies are the high-margin, high-repeat-purchase item in any high school athletic store. Students wear them year-round, parents buy them as school year gifts, and alumni order them as program keepsakes. Options from the Bear Grips catalog:
- Comfort Soft Hoodie from Bear Grips. The bestselling hoodie in the Bear Grips line. Soft fleece interior, full-color front print, available in a wide color range. Price point that makes it accessible to the full parent base.
- Unisex Champion Performance Hoodie. The premium option. Champion brand recognition adds perceived value and makes this an obvious choice for programs with a more athletic-minded parent base.
- Classic Zip-Up Hoodie from Gildan. For programs that prefer the zip-up style. The Gildan zip-up is a value-tier option that keeps the store accessible to families on a tight budget.
- Perfect Soft Crewneck from Bear Grips. A crewneck alternative for programs whose buyers prefer a cleaner silhouette. Works as both athletic warmup and casual school wear.
- Unisex Champion Crewneck Sweatshirt. The premium crewneck. Popular for coach gifts and for athletic programs that want a visible brand name alongside their own logo.
Athletic Wear for Female Athletes and Women's Programs
High school girls' programs often get shortchanged on apparel options compared to boys' programs. Bear Grips offers women-specific options that are worth highlighting to athletic directors and coaches of women's sports:
- Ladies' Moisture Wicking Tee from Sport-Tek. Women's cut, moisture-wicking fabric. The right warmup tee for girls' soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, and cross country programs.
- Women's Flowy Scoop Muscle Tank from Bella+Canvas. A loose-fit tank popular as summer athletic wear and indoor sport warmup. Works for volleyball, gymnastics, dance, and weight room sessions.
- Women's Premium Triblend Tee from Next Level. A step-up comfort option for girls' programs that want something softer than a performance poly for casual fan merchandise.
- Women's Signature Biker Shorts from Bear Grips. For programs that want branded bottoms to accompany tops. Popular for volleyball and gymnastics warmup wear.
Making Athletic Wear Revenue Work for Your Program
Athletic wear generates the most revenue when it is available year-round, not just at the start of the season. An open store captures:
- Beginning-of-season orders from new team members and parents.
- Mid-season impulse buys after a strong performance or a viral game-day moment.
- End-of-season keepsake purchases from seniors and graduating players.
- Off-season orders from alumni who see the gear at summer events.
Revenue example for a full athletic program store:
| Buyer Type | Buyers/Year | Items/Buyer | Margin | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active athletes | 120 | 2 | $10 | $2,400 |
| Parents and family | 180 | 2 | $10 | $3,600 |
| Alumni and community | 50 | 1 | $10 | $500 |
| Total | 350 | $6,500 |
See also: how to set up your school spirit store and the full spirit wear guide.
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Get Started FreeFrequently Asked Questions
What performance fabrics do you offer for high school athletic wear?
Our athletic wear includes moisture-wicking polyester-blend fabrics from Sport-Tek and performance triblend options from Next Level and Bella+Canvas. These are designed for active wear and hold design quality through repeated washing.
Can we get youth sizing for younger athletes and siblings?
Yes. The Bear Grips catalog includes youth tees, youth hoodies, and youth performance tees from Sport-Tek and Gildan in several sizing options.
Can different sports teams each have their own design in the same store?
Yes. A school-wide store can have separate product collections for each sport. The football program and the track program can have different designs within the same store and the same link.
What is the price difference between the free plan and VIP for athletic wear?
The VIP plan at $59/month drops base prices by $4 to $11 per item depending on the product. For programs selling more than 100 items per season, the price difference more than covers the monthly fee.
