Bear Grips Pro ShopsYouth Lacrosse Hoodies and Sweatshirts for Club Teams
- Hoodies are the top-selling item in most youth lacrosse club stores.
- Pullover, zip-up, and crewneck sweatshirt styles available in youth and adult sizing.
- Parents buy hoodies for sideline warmth; players wear them year-round.
- No minimum order, US-printed, free shipping, about a week to deliver.
Youth lacrosse hoodies and sweatshirts consistently outsell t-shirts in club apparel stores. Parents buy them for cold sideline mornings and games that run into evening. Players wear them to school, to the rink during winter, and around the house. Once a well-designed hoodie lands in your club store, it sells itself across every month of the year.
Why Hoodies Outsell Shirts in Youth Lacrosse Club Stores
The math is simple: a hoodie costs more per item, so your margin per sale is higher, and the audience for hoodies in a youth lacrosse club extends far beyond the player. The player wants one. The parents want one for the sideline. Grandparents who come to weekend games want one. Older siblings who wear their little brother's or sister's team gear around town want one.
Lacrosse runs in spring, which means early morning weekend games in April and May where the temperature sits in the 40s and 50s. Parents standing on a grass field for 90 minutes at 8:00 AM on a Saturday need a warm layer. A branded club hoodie is a practical purchase as much as a spirit wear purchase.
Youth lacrosse clubs that stock hoodies in their store alongside shirts consistently earn more revenue per season than clubs that offer shirts only.
Hoodie Styles Available for Youth Lacrosse Club Stores
Bear Grips Pro Shops carries multiple hoodie styles that work for youth lacrosse club stores:
- Bear Grips Comfort Soft Hoodie. A pullover fleece hoodie with a soft interior and a clean exterior that holds logo prints sharply. The standard youth and adult spirit wear hoodie. Free base: $44.94. VIP base: $36.88.
- Gildan Youth Hoodie. A youth-sized pullover hoodie at a lower base price point. Available in youth XS through XL, making it the best fit for younger players (ages 6 to 12). Free base: $44.92. VIP base: $36.88.
- Champion Performance Hoodie (Unisex). The premium option. The Champion name carries brand recognition with older players and parents who pay attention to apparel quality. A natural upsell alongside the standard hoodie. Free base: $53.93. VIP base: $45.88.
- Gildan Classic Zip-Up Hoodie. A zip-up option that parents who want easy layering appreciate. Works especially well for coaches and team staff who wear a hoodie open over a shirt on game days. Free base: $49.92. VIP base: $41.88.
- Bella+Canvas Women's Premium Cropped Hoodie. A women's cropped cut that sells well in clubs with active lacrosse mom communities. See also: lacrosse mom and dad apparel guide.
Youth Lacrosse Sweatshirt vs Hoodie: What to Offer in Your Store
Hoodies (with a hood and front kangaroo pocket) are the dominant format in youth sports club stores. But crewneck sweatshirts have their place:
Crewneck sweatshirts (Champion Unisex Crewneck or Gildan Youth Crewneck) cost less per item than hoodies, giving you a lower-priced entry into warm-weather spirit wear. Families who do not want to pay hoodie pricing will buy a crewneck. Stocking both creates a natural price ladder in your store: shirt at $30, crewneck at $45, hoodie at $55, zip-up at $60. Every buyer finds something at their comfortable price point.
The full warm-layer product mix for a youth lacrosse club store: one standard pullover hoodie, one youth-sized hoodie for younger players, one crewneck option, and a zip-up for coaches and parents. Four products cover every buyer in the club without overwhelming the store with choices.
Youth Lacrosse Hoodie Revenue Math for Club Directors
Hoodies are where youth lacrosse club store revenue concentrates. Here is the realistic math:
| Club Size | Hoodie Buyers (50%) | Margin/Hoodie | Hoodie Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 players | 15 | $18 | $270 |
| 60 players | 30 | $18 | $540 |
| 100 players | 50 | $18 | $900 |
These numbers assume only players buy hoodies. Factor in parents and siblings and the actual purchase rate is often higher. A 100-player youth lacrosse club that includes parents in its promotions can realistically see 80 to 120 hoodie purchases per season. At $18 margin per unit, that is $1,440 to $2,160 from hoodies alone. See: full revenue math for youth lacrosse club apparel stores.
Add Hoodies to Your Youth Lacrosse Club Store
No minimum order, no inventory. Players and parents order youth lacrosse hoodies directly from your branded club store.
Start FreeFrequently Asked Questions
Do youth lacrosse hoodies come in youth sizes?
Yes. The Gildan Youth Hoodie comes in XS through XL youth sizing. The Bear Grips Comfort Soft Hoodie and Champion Performance Hoodie are available in adult XS through 3XL, which fits older players and parents.
Can a youth lacrosse club sell hoodies online without holding inventory?
Yes. Bear Grips Pro Shops is entirely print-on-demand. Parents order from your club store, pay at checkout, and receive the hoodie at home. The club never holds inventory or handles shipping.
How much should a youth lacrosse club charge for branded hoodies?
Most clubs set retail prices between $50 and $65 for pullover hoodies. With a VIP base price of $36.88 for the Comfort Soft Hoodie, a $55 retail price gives you an $18.12 margin per unit. The Champion Performance Hoodie at $65 retail and $45.88 VIP base gives $19.12 per unit.
