The Huddle
Coaching, Uniforms, and Youth Sports
Resources for coaches, athletic directors, and program administrators.
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Choosing the Right AAU Program
Read more →: Choosing the Right AAU ProgramFinding the right AAU or travel team can be daunting to any parent. Everyone wants to make sure they get into a competitive club that balances exposure, competition, and character formation. Google ìAAU teamsî and you will find the choices can be overwhelming as well as confusing.To guide you in making the best choice for…
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The Good, Bad and Ugly of Coaching Youth Sports
Read more →: The Good, Bad and Ugly of Coaching Youth SportsAs a father, one of the best bonding times I’ve ever had with my sons has been coaching their sports teams. Unfortunately, it also has been one of the most trying times and has tested my resolve and patience more than once. On top of all that, you have the dreaded “parents” to deal with…
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The Art of Reversing Basketball Uniforms
Read more →: The Art of Reversing Basketball UniformsTAKE ADVANTAGE NO MATTER WHAT THE COURT WITH OUR REVERSIBLE BASKETBALL UNIFORMS. No one beats the value you receive from Allen Sportswear. You get great looking professional basketball uniforms at an affordable price. We make this possible by having our own factory and building strong relationships with business partners and suppliers of high-grade sports uniform…
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How To Pick the Perfect Basketball Jersey for Your Team
Read more →: How To Pick the Perfect Basketball Jersey for Your TeamThere are a lot of questions you should ask yourself before choosing a jersey style. Just a few of those questions are:Is your teamís style pretty traditional or a little more edgy?Do you want a solid color through the front and back panel, or do you want it broken up?Are you all about symmetry, or…
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3 Things to Consider When Designing College Baseball Uniforms
Read more →: 3 Things to Consider When Designing College Baseball UniformsDesigning new uniforms for a sports team from time to time will keep the team looking their best on the field. The appearance of the team may boost their overall confidence, and this can translate into their performance in games. In addition, it can also show the opponent that the team is a force to…
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Why Are Some Sports Uniforms So Expensive While Others Are Cheap?
Read more →: Why Are Some Sports Uniforms So Expensive While Others Are Cheap?Many people get confused when it comes to pricing and what makes a uniform cost more or less. I put together the three main points that affect cost. BRAND: Many of the bigger brands have massive advertising costs as well as high factory reject rates. High advertising costs are self-explanatory, but what many people do not…
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6 Things to Look for in Good Basketball Uniforms
Read more →: 6 Things to Look for in Good Basketball UniformsBasketball coaches understand that quality basketball uniforms are a necessity for good performance. They should choose a uniform that is durable to withstand the grind of a long season. Finding the right sportswear plays a major role in how well a player performs in a hard game. Here are for 6 Factors to consider when…
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Can Uniform Colors Assist in Winning Games?
Read more →: Can Uniform Colors Assist in Winning Games?If youíre part of a team that participates in competitive sports, youíve probably wondered about what types of advantages you can gain. Hereís something for you to ponder: can uniform color affect the outcome of sporting events? Can wearing a different color of Menís Basketball Jersey actually help your team win? Interestingly, it might. While the…
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The Evolution of the Basketball Uniform Trend
Read more →: The Evolution of the Basketball Uniform TrendIf you were to walk down a crowded street and count the number of basketball jerseys you see people wearing, it wouldnít surprise you how many you saw. For decades, it has been a popular fad to wear your teamís jersey. Whether it is a fashion statement or a way to express your team pride,…
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The Perfect Jersey
Read more →: The Perfect JerseyHow to Customize Basketball Uniforms With the Right Material With basketball season in full swing and March Madness making your basketball players even more excited to get on the court, it may be time for your team to update their uniforms. Itís the perfect time to customize your jerseys to emulate your favorite professional teamís.…
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Tips on Fundraising for New Uniforms
Read more →: Tips on Fundraising for New UniformsWhether your team participates in AAU baseball or in another league, you want your players to look their best. Updating your baseball uniforms is a great idea to boost your teamís morale, and there are many great choices available. Once you have selected a uniform that fits your team, coming up with the funds may…
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College Baseball Teams with the Best Uniform for the Season
Read more →: College Baseball Teams with the Best Uniform for the Season2014 was an interesting year in college baseball uniforms. Topping the list for the most hideous uniform was The Kalamazoo Growlers. This team took the idea of selfies and added them to the uniforms. The end result was hundreds of fan photos emblazoned on the teamsí shirts. While some fans thought the #SaluteToSelfie uniform idea…
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5 Signs To Run From When Buying Uniforms
Read more →: 5 Signs To Run From When Buying UniformsThe World today is not the world your father grew up in. There used to be a time in the US when your word was your honor so people were†careful with what they said and what they sold. Unfortunately those days are gone, replaced by companies and reps that many times are not even based…
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How Uniforms Contribute to Team Spirit
Read more →: How Uniforms Contribute to Team SpiritSports, especially high school sports, are special to both the student athletes and to their parents. There are many reasons to have team uniforms made. One is simply the sentimental value that will be held for many years, but an immediate and practical benefit is that it makes the team feel like one. Professionally made…
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History of Basketball Uniforms
Read more →: History of Basketball UniformsSince the sport was founded in 1892 by James Naismith at Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts, basketball uniforms have changed more than any other sport in history. In fact, a review of the history of basketball uniforms shows that players have worn everything from trousers to turtlenecks to the satin shorts that are familiar today.…
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Hollywood’s Exclusive Celebrity Only Basketball League Finally Looks the Part
Read more →: Hollywood’s Exclusive Celebrity Only Basketball League Finally Looks the PartPlayer Interviews – New York vs Boston and… by E-LeagueWhile our specialty is gearing up top ranking travel teams and the best high school teams in the US, you can now also find Allen Sportswear being worn by some serious ballers in Hollywood! Eleague Productions, formerly known as the NBA Entertainment league, ordered their uniforms…
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Why Choose Allen..why not..Betty?
Read more →: Why Choose Allen..why not..Betty?When looking for the perfect uniform for your team, it’s easy to get confused and lost in the crowd. †It seems like every day there is a new company with the most atrocious website telling you their product is just as good and to “Trust them”…it kind of reminds me of that credit card commercial…
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Do Better Uniforms Really Equal More Wins?
Read more →: Do Better Uniforms Really Equal More Wins?In this world there seems to be two kinds of people, one of them says “The clothes make the man” because people will judge you according to the the way you dress. Then there are some that say “It’s the man that makes the clothes”. So which one is right?To look at this topic objectively…
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Should I buy sewn on or sublimated uniforms, what’s right for me?
Read more →: Should I buy sewn on or sublimated uniforms, what’s right for me?When buying new sports uniforms there are three main things you must consider if you are going to be completely satisfied with your purchase. I’m writing this assuming you don’t want pre-made printed jerseys (That’s a whole different subject I will get into later).The Look – †This is the most important part of buying a…