Middle school track and field programs run smaller rosters than high school (typically 20 to 40 athletes), and the apparel program reflects that scale. The core lineup is youth-sized meet tanks, youth practice tees, a youth-and-adult sized team hoodie, and a strong parent and family piece offering — parents drive most of the revenue at the middle school level. Below is the apparel structure for middle school track and the catalog blanks that fit youth sizing.
Youth-sized track apparel from the catalog:
Middle school athletes order fewer apparel pieces than HS or college athletes — they wear what their parents buy them and may not have personal spending power. The parent and family piece market is the biggest revenue driver:
Most middle school programs see parents and family buying 2 to 3 pieces per athlete on the roster.
Bear Grips Pro Shops: Custom Apparel for Your Team. No Minimums. Free Shipping.Middle school coaches often double as classroom teachers and want apparel that crosses both roles. Embroidered Sport-Tek Performance Polo with school logo and TRACK COACH on the sleeve, or Comfort Soft Hoodie with the same. The polo works for school days, the hoodie for meets.
Realistic year-one revenue:
| Run | Units | Markup | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth meet tees (1 per athlete) | 25 | $10 | $250 |
| Practice tees (1.5 per athlete) | 38 | $8 | $304 |
| Youth hoodies (0.7 per athlete) | 18 | $18 | $324 |
| Parent pieces (2 per athlete) | 50 | $10 | $500 |
| Coach gear (3 coaches) | 9 | $15 | $135 |
| Year One Total | 140 | $1,513 |
Smaller absolute numbers than HS, but the Free plan covers a 25-athlete program well without the $59/month VIP fee.
For a 25-athlete middle school program selling around 140 pieces a year, the Free plan is the right starting point. The Free base prices are slightly higher than VIP, but there is no monthly cost. Once the program crosses 200+ pieces sold annually or expands to 35+ athletes, the VIP plan pays off.
Free branded shop. Youth sizes, parent pieces, coach polos — designed for middle school programs.
Start FreeYes. Adult tees and youth tees are different products on the shop. List both as variants so each athlete, parent, and sibling can pick the right size.
Yes. Set up the parent pieces as both adult and youth sizes so younger siblings can order their own age-appropriate piece.
Middle school uniform rules vary by district. Most allow school-printed performance tees and tanks. Check your local middle school athletic policy.
Each athlete and parent orders direct from the shop with no involvement from the coach. The program receives the markup automatically.
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