Bear Grips Pro ShopsHigh School Volleyball Sweatshirts and Hoodies
- Sweatshirts and hoodies are the highest-margin and most-worn volleyball team merchandise
- Warm-up before practice, travel days, cold gyms, and post-match wear all use hoodies
- Premium fleece (Bear Grips Comfort Soft) holds up across the season and washes
- Custom hoodies sell year-round to players, parents, and program supporters
High school volleyball sweatshirts and hoodies are the most-worn piece of team merchandise in a volleyball program. Players wear them in pre-practice warm-ups, on bus rides to away matches, in cold gyms, and on school spirit days. Parents and supporters buy them as program merchandise. Here is the sweatshirt and hoodie playbook for high school volleyball teams.
Why Hoodies and Sweatshirts Are the Top-Selling HS Volleyball Merch
- Year-round wear. High school athletes wear hoodies to school, to practice, on weekends. Unlike a tee that lives mostly in the closet, a hoodie gets worn dozens of times per month.
- Higher perceived value. A $55 hoodie reads as a meaningful purchase. A $30 tee reads as casual. Parents and program supporters buy hoodies for keepsake value.
- Cold-gym practical. Volleyball gyms are often cooler than the locker room. A hoodie covers the pre-practice warm-up period and post-match cooldown.
- Higher margin per piece. Hoodies have $20 to $35 margin per piece versus $10 to $18 for tees. Programs that lean into hoodie sales see meaningful revenue growth.
Pullover Hoodie vs Zip-Up vs Crewneck
| Style | Best for | Tradeoff |
|---|---|---|
| Pullover hoodie | Cold-gym training, travel days, everyday wear | Slower on/off |
| Zip-up hoodie | Quick layer changes, post-match cooldown | Less heat retention |
| Crewneck sweatshirt | Classic vibe, no hood needed | Less versatile in cold |
| Quarter-zip pullover | Ventilation control, sportier feel | Smaller hood when present |
Catalog Picks for High School Volleyball Sweatshirts and Hoodies
- Bear Grips Comfort Soft Hoodie: The default pullover. Premium fleece, holds print clean. Around $37 on VIP.
- Bear Grips Zip-Up Hoodie: Same fleece, full-zip closure. Around $40 on VIP.
- Bear Grips Perfect Soft Crewneck: Classic crewneck sweatshirt. Around $35 on VIP.
- Independent Trading Co. Midweight Hoodie: Streetwear-leaning option for newer programs. Slightly heavier weight.
- Champion Performance Hoodie: Athletic-cut hoodie with a recognized brand feel. Around $45 on VIP.
- Women's Premium Cropped Hoodie: Bella+Canvas cropped hoodie for player-specific merchandise. Around $47 on VIP.
- Women's Premium Cropped Sweatshirt: Lighter weight crop sweatshirt. Around $44 on VIP.
Print Direction for Volleyball Sweatshirts and Hoodies
- Back prints dominate. School name, team identity, or roster on the back works best on hoodies. The canvas is bigger and the kangaroo pocket does not interfere.
- Front pocket distorts detail. Keep front prints above or below the kangaroo pocket. Wordmarks and small logos only.
- Hood prints work. A small print on the hood (visible when down) is an underused detail spot.
- Sleeve prints add depth. Player number, year graduating, or sleeve-stripe details.
Selling Volleyball Hoodies to Parents and Program Supporters
Most high school volleyball programs sell hoodies to two distinct audiences: players (matching team versions) and parents/supporters (program supporter versions). Setup:
- Team version: Roster or player-specific design. Limited to the team and family of players.
- Supporter version: Simpler design without roster details. Open to anyone in the program. Often the higher-volume seller.
- "Volleyball Mom" / "Volleyball Dad" versions: Parent-specific designs. High keepsake value for parents who watch every match. Mom and fan apparel covered here.
Print Your Volleyball Hoodies
Open a free Bear Grips Pro Shop, pick a hoodie style, upload your team design, and order with no minimum. Sell to players, parents, and supporters from one shop.
Start FreeFrequently Asked Questions
How much do custom high school volleyball hoodies cost?
Custom volleyball hoodies start around $45 on the free plan and around $37 on a VIP plan. Retail markup for selling to players and supporters typically lands between $55 and $75, with margins of $18 to $38 per piece. No minimum order, free US shipping included.
What kind of sweatshirt is best for a high school volleyball team?
For pullover style, the Bear Grips Comfort Soft Hoodie is the most-ordered for volleyball programs because it balances warmth, softness, and durability across daily wear. For a sportier athletic-brand feel, Champion Performance Hoodie is the alternative. Crewneck sweatshirts work for programs that want a classic, less-hooded vibe.
Should volleyball hoodies have the player roster on the back?
Roster hoodies (with player last names on the back) are the highest-keepsake-value design for the team. For a hoodie sold to parents and supporters, a simpler design without roster details works better and has broader appeal. Many programs run both versions.
