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SquadLocker Supports Behavioral Health at the Check the Stigma Hockey...

Providence, RI - On Friday and Saturday, SquadLocker sponsored the Check the Stigma Hockey Classic. The event raises funds and awareness for mental health throughout Rhode Island.

Ordering Options to Improve Your Uniform Game

With SquadLocker you’ve got options. You can choose the uniform ordering method that works best for you. We ship uniforms directly to each player or in bulk to one address. Either way, we can help you get uniforms done right and fast. {%...

SquadLocker Celebrates Uniform Day with SquadGEAR™ Sublimated...

A uniform may just appear as material and stitch work but its value is transformative. Not only does a uniform help identify players on the team and shows equality among players in action and on the bench. The uniform brings teams together win or...

How to Get the Right Uniform Fit: Spring Sports Edition

SquadLocker takes the stress out of ordering, managing, and distributing custom gear for your team, and we want to do the same when it comes to determining which sizes of sportswear are right for you and your team. Brands’ sizing can vary and that’s...

Gearing Up for a New Season: Insights from a Pro

When it comes to youth sports, I want kids to be kids. It’s not about wins and losses – sports are about having fun. About inclusion. Fun is what I remember most from the early days when I was a kid learning to play.

Customer Spotlight: Elite Force Performance

No matter the sport, becoming a great athlete takes great training and commitment, but what’s the best approach? Popular opinion points to personalized training yielding the best results.

5 Common Complaints About Online Custom Sports Apparel, and Why...

Custom sports apparel is the foundation of every team’s “presence” – uniforms, practice kits, team gear, and even spirit wear literally show the flag, decorated with your school or league logo and colors. But while custom apparel is a must for every...

SquadLocker Exhibits Virtually at American Baseball Coaches...

Collegiate baseball coaches from ABCA meet with SquadLocker regarding its custom uniforms and apparel in virtual booth, January 7-9, 2021

We Tried It: Russell Essential Tee

Comfort is in, no matter what you’re doing! That was one of the first lessons we all learned from the pandemic, as we closed the closet door on uncomfortable going-to-the-office/classroom attire and adopted our new athleisure look. We’re sticking...

We Tried It: Pacific Headwear Snapback

You can’t have just one hat! Headwear is a wardrobe essential, no matter what you’re doing. Athletes and fans want caps that coordinate with their colors and looks that match their mood. That makes headwear essential inventory for every SquadLocker...

Equality in Sports: Women in a Man's Game

Will 2021 be the year? That is, the year that women finally achieve equality in team sports?

Undeniable Proof That You Need A Youth Sports Uniform Expert

Your team has worked so hard to return to play. They are so ready! But are their uniforms ready to play?

Hip Hop Hockey: 7 Times Rappers Wore NHL Jerseys

Looking for a unique holiday gift for the hockey fan in your life? Last month, Adidas pulled on the nostalgic strings of hockey fans everywhere, releasing Reverse Retro, a collection of throwback jerseys from all 31 NHL teams - with modern twists. ...

Fan-Designed Uniforms?

SquadLocker exists to support innovation and a winning experience for sports teams and fans. We know that when someone has a really great idea, you just naturally want to pick up on it for yourself. So when we saw how Champion is partnering with Fan...

SquadLocker Releases All Season 2021 Catalog for Custom Sports Apparel

New SquadLocker catalog boosts new sports uniforms, spirit wear, and coaches custom apparel for leagues, teams, and schools prepping for 2021 season

6 Ways to Personalize Baseball Uniforms

You custom-decorate your baseball uniforms so that your team is instantly recognizable. Your colors and your logo give your players a professional look and distinguish your team from all others. Make no mistake about it, this is our team, and we’ve...

6 Ways to Personalize Softball Uniforms

Girls just want to have fun. (So sang Madonna.) And from the time they are little, girls have the most fun when they are doing something together. What better way than softball? Girls (and ladies) can have a great time together and show off their...

Our Top Picks for New Track and Field Uniforms

Running, jumping, throwing – whatever their personal event, every member of your track and field team needs apparel that works as hard and performs as well as they do. But that’s not enough, because all that work deserves a uniform that looks great,...

Our Top Picks for New Lacrosse Uniforms

Lacrosse has been coming on strong in recent years, for women and girls as well as men and boys. It’s easy to understand why. With all the action, it’s fun to play and fun to watch.

Our Top Picks for New Softball Uniforms

Softball may be the girls’ version of America’s pastime, but anyone who has ever watched a softball game knows there’s nothing “girlie” about this sport. Players are skilled, smart, and tough. But ladies appreciate style, too, and uniforms make the...

Our Top Picks for New Baseball Uniforms

Take me out to the ball game . . . pleeeease!

Top Picks for Wrestling Uniforms

What does it take to be a successful wrestler? Agility, flexibility, great technique, mental and physical toughness. In other words, lots of practice and a determination. But you can’t hit the mat without a uniform. Uniforms distinguish your team...

Top Picks for Hockey Uniforms

Swift skating, precise puck control, split-second timing and goal-defying defense. It takes determination and many hours of rink time to become a skilled hockey player. But when teams hit the ice, they need uniforms, too. Uniforms make a statement...

Top Picks for Basketball Uniforms

Nifty ball handling, fancy footwork, full-court awareness and defense that just says no to the opposing team. It takes practice to develop basketball skills, but teams need uniforms, too. Uniforms distinguish your team from all others. But which...

Spotlight on Central Baldwin Youth Soccer

With school in session and players back on the field, SquadLocker is working hard to pivot and make any changes, if necessary, to any custom apparel orders. We love allowing teams and sport leagues to set up their own custom online stores to acquire...

Sublimated Apparel Is Winning Big

As soon as your custom shirt, jacket, or uniform arrives in the mail with your team’s logo, it’s a must to put it right on to see what you think. Immediately, you determine it’s comfortable, fits like a glove, and you love the way it looks. It was...

3 Top Selling Uniform Brands For Your Youth Basketball Team

Purchasing team basketball jerseys and shoes can be a challenge for coaches. The coach wants to be cost efficient while getting a reliable product, while players care less about cost and more about what they’ll look like on court. Naturally, it’s...

5 Best Selling Baseball Uniform Brands to Outfit Your Youth Team

In all sports, youth and scholastic leagues take their lead from the professionals. From league administrators to the players themselves, people involved in youth and scholastic sports model their behavior after those who do it at the highest level.

What we can learn from the Charlotte 49ers football uniform snafu

Pity the poor Charlotte 49ers. Anyone who has ever had to order uniforms for a sports team knows that snafus are to be expected. But what could be worse than having your team’s uniform snafus make the headlines and overshadow the entire game? The...

Our top 3 mask picks for any activity

Whether you're running around town, running around the field, or running around the classroom, it's important to stay protected this year. But, with all the different kinds of masks out there, how do you know which one is best for you? Below are our...

5 Creative Design Ideas From Space Jam Jerseys

With the new Space Jam movie inching closer to its 2021 debut, lead Lebron James has revealed the new Tune Squad jersey designs and fans are mixed with emotions. While in a school environment, we have brand guidelines and color swatches to stay...

Managing your Brand through Custom Apparel

You could simply order a big inventory of uniforms or various types of spirit wear, then hand them out with colored markers and let your community custom-decorate their own. You might get some pretty amusing results. But branding for schools and...

How Color Affects the Look of Your Logo

Your team colors are official. They are the foundation of your logo. You’re not going to wake up one morning and decide your logo should be orange and gray if it’s always navy and gold. But that doesn’t mean you can’t make minor adjustments to...

Order Delivery: Our Favorite No-Contact Sport

No touching, please keep your distance. As most of us headed home to self-quarantine for the COVID-19 pandemic, stores closed. Online shopping, already popular, surged. Stuck-at-home purchasers were thrilled to have an easy-access outlet for their...

The Biggest Problem with Sports Uniforms (And How You Can Fix It)

If you’re in charge of uniforms for a youth sports organization or school, you know how important it is to get everything right. Exactly right. After all, uniforms don’t just identify players during the game, they are the very symbol of who you are...

What Makes a Great Logo for Decorating Sports Gear?

It’s your logo – known to everyone associated with your school or team. That instant recognition is good, because it sparks team pride and a sense of unity among players, coaches and fans. So it makes perfect sense to use your logo to decorate all...

Volleyball Uniforms: What’s Hot for 2020?

A new volleyball season calls for new uniforms. Uniforms do more than display your team identity, they show team pride and make a statement – you’ve chosen a winning look because you’re here to win.

Field Hockey Uniforms: What’s Hot for 2020?

A new field hockey season definitely calls for new uniforms. It’s a matter of team pride to take the field in a winning style that says your team is serious about playing to win.

Soccer Uniforms: What’s Hot for 2020?

A new soccer season calls for new uniforms. It’s all about identity – looking your best while playing your best to outscore the opposing team.

Football Uniforms: What’s Hot for 2020?

A new football season calls for new uniforms. It’s a matter of team pride to look your best while playing your best to vanquish the opposing team.

The Perfect Uniform, One at a Time

Here at SquadLocker we love to talk about how sports uniforms build team and individual pride, because it’s true. But what if your uniform is a hand-me-down or a leftover, “decorated” with duct tape? We’re not talking about sand lot ball here, we’re...

Are you missing out on convenient sport uniforms?

We are all accustomed to one-stop shopping these days, and we love the convenience. The fewer places we have to go -- or online sites we have to visit -- to get what we need, the better. Is your SquadLocker store as convenient as it should be for...

Showing Your Spirit Builds Sense of Belonging

We talk about teamwork all the time -- at work, in sports, at home. What Mom hasn’t used the “teamwork” pitch to goad her teen into helping do the dishes or mow the lawn? Teamwork enables us to do more, and do it better. In most sports and the vast...

Rio Hondo Receives $2,500 In SquadLocker Gear

A quick search on GoFundMe – the world’s biggest crowdfunding website – yields nearly 3,000 campaigns related to high school sports. One such fundraiser was for a severely underfunded team on the border close to McAllen, Texas. The goal was $5,000;...

Top 10 NCAA Men's Basketball Uniforms of March Madness 2017

Every year I find myself saying 'those jerseys are sweet' in reference to teams competing in the NCAA March Madness tournament. Although uniforms like UCLA are a classic and will always be among the most visually-appealing, there are some teams...

Baseball Gear Care: How To Make It Last

Keeping a baseball team fully outfitted can be a challenging task. While there’s less equipment involved than sports like football or hockey, a baseball team is going to still have a substantial amount of gear that needs to well-kept. The longer...

Simplify Sports Gear Orders For Your Entire School With SquadLocker

SquadLocker isn’t only for private teams and parent-led initiatives. SquadLocker can also be the “secret weapon” for Athletic Directors looking for a sourcing solution to keep all their school’s teams outfitted throughout the year. After all, with...

Athletic Gear Sizing Guides (By Brand)

It should be easy to determine which sizes of sportswear are right for you and your team, seeing as there are measurements to make our lives easier. Unfortunately, that’s rarely the case. Brands’ sizing can vary quite a bit, and those discrepancies...

When Should You Purchase New Gear?

Nothing lasts forever, and that’s doubly true when talking about youth sports. Children and teens can be incredibly hard on their equipment and clothing to the point that replacements are needed on an almost annual basis.

It's Football Season – Time to get Your Coach On

It's that time of year again for football season, and it's time to get your coach on. Time to start thinking about teaching, motivating, drills, practice and best of all, making sure they all have the right equipment. But there is a method to all of...

SquadLocker Team Gear: Not Just For The Big Leagues Any More

Maybe it sounds over-ambitious, but at SquadLocker, we're not simply trying to build a good -or even great- team gear store. We believe we could change how custom apparel is ordered everywhere, in every field. Right now, we offer a truly...

We Tried It Product Review: Under Armour Highlight MC Football Cleat

When you partner with SquadLocker, you're getting branded team gear backed by the best names in sports equipment today. We're not selling cheap knockoffs; we've got the exact same gear that the pros use - but ready for your team's branding.

2016 First Quater Sports Science Report

The year has just begun, and there are already some great sport's science trends that are making headway in the training world. Some of them are useful, and some of them I am not so sure of. Anyway, hold on to your hats while I go over this with you.

Ranking the Last 10 Super Bowls by Uniform Matchup

The Super Bowl garners discussion on every topic imaginable, from the color of the post-game Gatorade bath to the dancing habits of the game's quarterbacks. Still, the on-field looks worn by the participating teams manage to go overlooked far too...

The Importance of Brand in Your Team Gear

When choosing your team gear for the upcoming season, it is essential to think about not just the look, but also quality and durability. Your team members will spend countless hours in their uniforms this season, and they won’t be sitting around....

College Football Under Armour Uniforms: A Year in Review

Let's take a look at the 5 most successful Under Armour football Uni's of 2015

4 Ways Today’s Coaches, Athletes, and Retailers Are Driving the...

We know of your interest in the sportswear industry, so we wanted to ensure that you saw the recent article, “Nike vs. Under Armour, Which Is the Better Sportswear?”. The article states that the “popularity of sportswear and apparel has reached a...

Why Athletes Dominate in Under Armour Team Uniforms and Apparel

Under Armour consistently churns out new, impressive athletic apparel and uniforms. In previous years, the brand added new functionality and design to their apparel. The ArmourVent™patented mesh fabric that came out in 2013 enhanced their HeatGear®...

Football Starts Now. Prebooking uniforms saves money, here's proof.

Best Value Track Uniforms for High Schools and Middle Schools

The Spring Track & Field season starts up at the end of the month for high schools and middle schools across the country. That means if you haven’t ordered your track team uniforms yet it’s time to make this a priority. We get it – coaching is not...

Best of the Best: Under Armour, Adidas, and Champion Track Uniforms

March is here, and here in Rhode Island that means the last of the snow is starting to thaw and we’re finally starting to get a taste of warmer weather. It also means Track & Field season is fast approaching. By now many schools have already hosted...

Choosing the Best Lacrosse Uniform: Under Armour and Other Contenders

There are plenty of important issues that occupy the minds of lacrosse coaches and athletic directors at the outset of every season. Scheduling, travel accommodations, athletes’ academic performance, and, of course, the team’s prospects are annual...

Stock Uniform Design 101

As young athletes progress through the youth and scholastic ranks, they expect to improve. Whether they want to perfect their jump shot, increase their bat speed, or lift more weights, kids believe that their work in practice and during the...

SquadLocker Speaks: How a Team Dealer Can Help with Uniform Design

So you need new uniforms… or hats, or bags, or travel suits, or any gear for that matter. Who do you call? Your team dealer. I won't go on and on about how working with a team dealer will do everything from save you money to help you choose the...

Sublimation 101: What is It and Why Lacrosse Teams Crave It

Perhaps more than any other sport, lacrosse has become something more than just a game. For many lacrosse players around the country, they look at lacrosse as a part of a distinct lifestyle associated with the sport. People may disagree about what...

Inexpensive (but Quality) Options for Baseball Uniforms

Last week we talked about some of the most popular baseball brands on the market. Those companies’ baseball uniforms are great options for leagues, schools, and teams that have the money to spend on high-quality, highly customized baseball apparel....

Where to Buy High School Fastpitch Uniforms on a Budget

It’s cold. Both your boys and girls basketball teams are having great seasons. Fan interest is high, which is great, but brings with it additional time commitments and responsibilities. People are constantly congratulating you and others on the...

When Are Performance Enhancing Uniforms PEDs?

With all of the hype surrounding performance enhancing drugs in baseball, sometimes it makes you wonder about other performance enhancers. Companies like Under Armour and Nike have differentiated themselves on the basis of quality and performance,...

Better Than the Rest: What it Means to Retire an Athlete's Jersey

It doesn’t take long for most professional athletes to become a distant memory in the minds of even the most diehard fans. However, those who are blessed with the health and ability necessary for long, hall-of-fame-level careers have a way of...

The New Tuck Rule and the NHL's Uniform Guidelines for 2014

Though team sports are often held up as an example of people working together to achieve a common goal, there is a certain element of individuality that pervades even the most collective-minded games. Hockey certainly qualifies as a sport that...

How to Design One of the Best Team Uniforms of All Time

Choosing the “best” anything when it comes to sports is obviously a divisive issue. Determining who has the best team uniforms has sparked many a feud amongst sports fans over the years. The mere attempt to rank jerseys might seem rather hopeless,...

Cost-Saving Tips to Make New Lacrosse Uniforms Fit in Your Budget

With the New Year approaching, high school athletic administrators need to start turning their attention to the spring sports season. This means answering the usual questions: Are all of the teams’ schedules set? Will they have buses to transport...

What's in a Name? Avoiding Embarrassing Uniform Mistakes

Custom Adidas and Under Armour Uniform Options

With the spring athletics season quickly approaching, many coaches and athletic directors will be looking to purchase new uniforms for their baseball, softball, lacrosse, and track & field teams. With so many options to choose from – where do you...

How to Use Color to Strike Fear into the Hearts of Your Enemies

In sports, the best teams often find small advantages in aspects of the game that other squads deem irrelevant. For example, New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick focuses on the weather more than many of his peers, frequently allowing the...

Dress to Win: Uniforms Make Your Team Look Organized & Competitive

I love to read the comments that come in from the visitors and customers that frequent our site. I try to read every one personally. If someone has taken the time to write us something, I feel the least I can do is to read what they have to say. I...

Should the Washington Redskins Change their Name, Mascot and Uniforms?

The controversy isn't new. Simply stated, Native Americans are urging the owner of the Washington Redskins NFL team to change their name as the word Redskin is an offensive and derogatory word to most Native Americans. Daniel Snyder, the current...

Why Youth Basketball Uniform Duty Doesn’t Have to Suck

Ugh, stuck with uniforms again. It’s a parent volunteer’s worst nightmare. Well, maybe that’s being a bit dramatic, but when you’re stuck with the job of outfitting your kid’s youth basketball team, you’ve really hit the bottom of the volunteer...

Why Your Kids’ Youth Basketball Jerseys are Stuck in the 80s (or 90s)

Retro is cool. We’ve made note of this trend before on this blog. In professional sports, teams are going retro with their uniforms as a fun way to appeal to their die-hard fans and, yes, sell more merchandise. For teams that have been around for a...

Learn These Important Tips About Laundering Your Team Uniforms

Nothing shows your team's pride like investing in a new set of team uniforms. With so many options available at many pricing and performance levels, your team apparel dealer can assist you in finding the right look that meets your specific budget.

Can New and Improved Jerseys Motivate a Team to the Next Level?

In sports, there are a variety of factors that contribute to winning more than a team’s uniforms, including the performance of coaches and players. However, team gear should not be ignored altogether. With leading brands making innovative additions...

I am not Impressed by the 2013 NFL Football Uniforms, are you?

I was and remained excited that the start to the 2013 NFL season has finally arrived. In fact, my two sons and I spent the better part of Sunday soaking in as much live action as we could considering it was a beautiful day here in the northeast....

Key Takeaways from ESPN's NHL Uniform Power Rankings

Recently, ESPN.com uniform expert Paul Lukas has been running a feature on the website that ranks teams in each of the four major professional American sports based on their jerseys’ appeal. Lukas’ Uni Watch Power Rankings are debatable, and he...

Top 3 Trends for Team Basketball Uniforms & Shoes You'll Want to Know

Finding basketball apparel that impresses your players is difficult. After all, basketball team uniforms and shoes change styles year after year. If you don’t keep track of the trends in basketball apparel, you will miss out on purchasing the most...

How to Find the Best Ice Hockey Team Uniforms for Less

Hockey is a difficult sport for athletic programs to fund for several reasons. First, facilities and ice time are expensive. Second, equipment is relatively more expensive than other sports, and each player comes with his or her own equipment costs....

3 Practical Steps for Designing and Building a Custom Team Uniform

Your school’s uniforms are a platform for your sports program; a raggedy look can signify a lack of organization or funding, which isn’t the message that you want to send to players, parents, and opponents. At the same time, you’re likely dealing...

Hi-Tech Fabrics Will Revolutionize Football Team Uniforms and Gear

Conditions can vary wildly during the football season, even during the course of a single game. Practice starts with two-a-days late in the summer, which, especially in the hotter regions of the United States, can be grueling under sweltering heat....

A Day in the Life of a School Team Sports Uniform

No matter what the sport, uniforms take a beating on and off the field. For school athletic programs looking to get the most out of their investment in uniforms and apparel, thinking about game day rigors from the perspective of a uniform or other...

How A Team Uniform and Apparel Dealer Can Help You Win Games

If you’re reading the title of this article, you might be thinking it’s a bit of stretch. Games aren’t won by uniforms; they’re won by hardworking, talented, and driven athletes and smart coaching (with an occasional assist by a lucky bounce or a...

How to Care for Team Uniforms to Make Them Last

School athletics and league budgets are limited, especially in today's challenging economic climate, so finding uniforms your team can enjoy for years is vital. Fortunately, team uniform care is easy and helps keep apparel fresh longer. If you...

A Team Uniform Secret for Extended Wear Between Washes

Do your team’s football uniforms leave a lingering stench in locker rooms, even after they've been washed? Do you wish you could save money your cross-country team equipment and apparel budget by not washing your uniforms as often? Antimicrobial...

5 Ways a Team Dealer Will Help Your Team, School, or League Cut Costs

Coaching a team of young athletes, administering a league, or overseeing a high school sports program can be very rewarding, but along with the excitement of game day and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of your players comes the...

Team Dealer Details That Will Save You Time and Money

What if I were to tell you that a simple thing like a team organizer form would be the key to your team having an enjoyable and successful experience, trusting you to buy their team uniforms? What if I also told you that the way in which your team...

What Does ‘On-Time Delivery’ Mean for Your Team Gear Provider?

With various player schedules and field assignments to keep track of, the last thing you and your coaching staff should be worrying about is on-time delivery of your uniforms. But buyer beware: Your purchasing behavior and your team dealer’s...

Be a Campus Hero: How to Save Your School Money on Sports Uniforms

Since your earliest days on the Little League diamond or Pee Wee football field, your coaches drilled the value of teamwork deep into your soul. Now you’re a coach yourself – or an athletic director – and you emphasize the same message to your...

Everything ADs and Coaches Need to Know About Uniform Decoration

When purchasing team apparel and uniforms from your local team dealer, it is important that you understand the differences between the several decoration methods that are available to you today. Getting a better understanding of the variety of...

How Winning Teams Cut Spending on Gear, Apparel, and Uniforms

As budgets remain tight, coaches, athletic directors, and league managers are under pressure to keep their teams' expenses to a minimum. Whether a team is supported by a school or is part of a youth league, the costs for new uniforms and other...

4 Great Ways to Save Your Team Money on Gear, Apparel and Uniforms

Coaches, athletic directors, and league administrators understand there’s more pressure than ever on intelligent cost planning and getting the most out of an athletics budget. One of the most significant expenses for school and league athletics is...