Bear Grips Pro ShopsOCR Coach Merch Shop: Year Round Branded Apparel for Coaches
- OCR coach merch shop runs year round, not just race weekend.
- Branded tees, tanks, hats, hoodies for athletes who train with you.
- No inventory risk, no MOQs, you set the retail price.
- Margin per piece is yours. Affiliate income stacks when you refer other coaches.
OCR coaches and gym owners earn meaningful side income when they run a year round merch shop instead of treating apparel as a one time race weekend order. The math works because OCR athletes train year round, identify strongly with their coach or gym, and reorder pieces multiple times a year. Here is how a coach launches a Pro Shop, what to stock first, and what a typical coach clears in a year.
Why year round beats race weekend orders
A race weekend order is one transaction per athlete per race. A year round shop is multiple transactions per athlete per year: a training tee in March, a Hyrox race day shirt in May, a Murph shirt in May, a Spartan shirt in July, a fall pullover hoodie in October, a holiday crewneck in December. Same athlete, 5 or 6 pieces a year. The math compounds across your roster.
What to stock first in the coach shop
- Coach training tee: wicking polyester with the coach or gym logo. Year round seller.
- Race day shirt: same logo, different colorway. Refreshes per race.
- Pullover hoodie: warm up and post race layer. Best margin per piece in the shop.
- Snapback or trucker hat: always sells, runs out fast.
- Womens cuts of the above: tees, tanks, sports bra optional.
Free to launch, no inventory required
The Pro Shop is free to launch. There is no upfront inventory to buy. When an athlete orders a tee, we print it, pack it, and ship it. You earn the margin between the base cost and your set retail price. The VIP plan unlocks the lowest base costs and a 200 product live shop for $59 per month, paying for itself with a handful of orders.
Annual coach revenue math
| Roster size | Pieces per athlete per year | Margin per piece | Annual coach revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 3 | $10 | $900 |
| 60 | 4 | $11 | $2,640 |
| 120 | 5 | $12 | $7,200 |
| 250 | 6 | $12 | $18,000 |
Affiliate commissions stack on top when you refer other coaches into Pro Shops.
The coach who races: layering athlete and coach identity
Many OCR coaches still race. The smart layering is two SKUs per training cycle: one piece with the coach handle or personal name (sells to the athletes who follow the coach), one piece with the gym logo (sells to everyone training at the gym). Both run through the same Pro Shop, both earn margin per piece.
Launch Your OCR Coach Merch Shop
Free to launch, no inventory, no MOQs. You design, we print and ship. Margin per piece is yours, year round.
Start FreeFrequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to launch a Pro Shop?
Free. The free plan covers 3 live products. The VIP plan unlocks 200 products and the lowest base prices.
Do I have to handle printing, packing, or shipping?
No. We handle all of it. You design the products, set the retail price, and earn margin on each order.
Can I have my coach handle on the front and the gym logo on the back?
Yes. Per piece front and back placements are standard.
Is there a Done For You option for coaches who are too busy?
Yes. The Done For You VIP plan handles design placement, product picks, color choices, and shop layout. You send one logo and we run the shop monthly.
