Bear Grips Pro ShopsHow Youth Lacrosse Clubs Launch a Branded Apparel Shop Online
- Setup takes 15 minutes: logo upload, product selection, price setting, share link.
- No volunteer needed: parents and players order independently and receive at home.
- The club earns $8 to $18 per item margin on every purchase.
- A 100-player program can realistically earn $2,000+ per season from apparel alone.
Youth lacrosse clubs that set up a Bear Grips Pro Shops store stop collecting size forms, stop coordinating batch orders, and stop storing unsold shirts in someone's garage after the season. They replace that entire process with a store link that goes out at registration, generates purchases throughout the season, and earns the club $8 to $18 per item without any ongoing management.
Step-by-Step: Setting Up Your Youth Lacrosse Club Store
The full setup process for a youth lacrosse club apparel store on Bear Grips Pro Shops:
- Sign up at Bear Grips Pro Shops (free). Create your club account. No credit card required for the free plan.
- Upload your club logo. A PNG with a transparent background works best. If you need help preparing your logo for print, use the free logo tool.
- Select your products. Choose 6 to 10 products that cover player shirts, parent hoodies, coach staff apparel, and hats. See: youth lacrosse spirit wear product mix guide.
- Set your prices. For each product, set a retail price above the base cost. Your margin is the difference. Most clubs set $8 to $15 margin on shirts and $15 to $20 margin on hoodies.
- Share your store link. Include it in your registration confirmation email, team app, and seasonal welcome message. That single step activates your buyer base.
Revenue Math: What a Youth Lacrosse Club Apparel Store Earns
Here is realistic annual revenue across three program sizes, assuming the store is promoted at registration and via team communications:
| Program Size | Annual Buyers (55%) | Avg Items/Buyer | Avg Margin/Item | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 players | 16 | 2 | $12 | $384 |
| 60 players | 33 | 2 | $12 | $792 |
| 100 players | 55 | 2 | $12 | $1,320 |
These numbers assume only player families are buying. Including parent-specific apparel (lacrosse mom hoodies, dad quarter-zips) and coaches, and adding a second buying cycle for fall season, the numbers for a 100-player program can reach $2,000 to $3,000 annually. For the full breakdown of how parent purchases affect club revenue, see: lacrosse parent sideline apparel guide.
Bear Grips Pro Shops: Custom Apparel for Your Team. No Minimums. Free Shipping.Done-For-You Setup: When a Club Director Does Not Have Time
Most youth lacrosse club directors are volunteers or part-time administrators running a program alongside their day job. If a 15-minute setup is still 15 minutes you do not have, the Done-For-You VIP plan at $109 per month covers everything:
- Our team builds your full store from your logo and brand colors.
- We create front and back mockups on all selected products in the top color variants.
- We write product titles, descriptions, and organize the store layout.
- We set optimal retail pricing based on real sales data.
- You receive a live store link ready to share with your program families.
Every month, you send one new design or seasonal update, and we handle the production and publishing. No coordination, no management time after the initial brief.
Affiliate Program: Earn When You Refer Other Club Directors
Every Bear Grips Pro Shops vendor gets an affiliate link. When you refer another youth sports club director (a soccer club, baseball team, swim club, or lacrosse program in a non-competing area) who signs up for a paid plan, you earn 10% of their subscription for as long as they stay active.
That is $5.90 per month per Self-Service VIP referral, or $10.90 per month per Done-For-You referral. Referring 5 other youth sports programs in your network generates $29.50 to $54.50 per month in ongoing passive income on top of your club's merchandise margin.
See: Bear Grips affiliate program details and sign-up.
Launch Your Youth Lacrosse Club Store Today
Free to set up, no inventory, no minimums. Your youth lacrosse club earns $8 to $18 per item from day one.
Start FreeFrequently Asked Questions
How do youth lacrosse clubs set up a merchandise store online?
Sign up at Bear Grips Pro Shops (free), upload your club logo, select products from the 63-item catalog, set your retail prices, and share the store link. Setup takes about 15 minutes. The Done-For-You VIP plan at $109/month builds the full store for you.
Does a youth lacrosse club need to hold inventory to sell branded apparel?
No. Bear Grips Pro Shops is entirely print-on-demand. Players and parents order from the store, pay at checkout, and receive their items at home. The club never holds inventory or handles shipping.
How much can a youth lacrosse club earn from branded apparel?
A 60-player program with active promotion can realistically earn $600 to $1,200 per season from apparel sales. Clubs that include parent apparel and coaches in their store, and run two seasons (spring and fall), often earn $1,500 to $2,500 annually.
