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| Check out the kids from Homestead Ranchers channeling the Astros throwback jerseys |
A place to discuss anything involving team sports uniforms - styles and trends, regulations, what's hot, and more!
10.03.2013
From Throwbacks to Throw Back On
By now you guys know or heard at times that thirty is the new twenty, forty is the new thirty so on and so on. Who's to say that cant apply to sports uniforms? I mean we all know/seen some hideous uniforms in our times but something about retro jerseys just jump out at you. I think its a good time to go back to the basics. With all the new technology and fabrics we came across within the years, I believe its starting to be one big smoke screen that we all are starting to get lost in. Don't get me wrong new is always nice but with new comes a lot of busyness and overload unlike throwbacks. Which I like to think throwbacks style jerseys are like an artist who lives by the saying "Less is More."
9.27.2013
Bird..Bird..Bird.. Elite Louisville is the Word
The tip-off to a new season is only a few weeks away(pun very much intended). So what should be on your mind besides making it to the chip and winning it all? Looking great as you do it. Plus I know just the right look to fix that, The Elite Louisville package. And the good news about this package is teams will be too focus on your jerseys how/where to get them, that the competition will be little to none and hopefully with that your team can ride the luck Louisville had and win it all.
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| TSP: Elite Louisville Package |
8.20.2013
What Not to Wear: Fashion or Football?
Well folks, It was only a matter of time until the fashion police (oops... I meant the suits of the NFL) stepped in and start putting a stop to players customized facemasks. And who is the frontrunner of these talks? No other than the pioneer of the custom facemask Justin Tuck. Which in a interview said his "wasn't a fashion statement" and is for medical reasons only, he suffered a eye injury in the past (..Rrright). Then why not wear a 3 bar facemask with a visor so a lineman's hand wouldn't be able to fit through if that was the case. I really don't see what the big deal the NFL is making about them but don't try and play it off as something medical because when it comes down to it, I think players are just tried of getting grabbed and pulled by their facemask and are just trying to find ways to cut that down or eliminate completely. I love the ideal of wiping out the facemask penalty on top of the way they look. Its just another way for the football suits trying to suck the life out of the game as well as how players express themselves.
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| Check out this article from The New York Times The New York Times |
8.06.2013
The Hunt for a Pink October
Well everybody......... The hunt is over, and just in time to show your support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month or better said in the sports terminology world as "Saving Second Base". What else would look better than fighting for a W in pink camo while standing up to the fight against Breast Cancer at the same time? Don't worry I can wait........(nothing).......... cause I can't come up with a better look than this Elite Camo Rama package. Plus choose your style by showing off the team as "On the field vets" in three color traditional or "Leaders of the new school" in four color digital. Either way you look at it, its a win-win. You're standing up for a good cause and looking good as you do it.
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Elite Camo Rama 
Color ways for the guys who
want to feel "Pretty in Pink" too
while showing some support
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Here's a idea for the fall ball players and teams that will be playing in October; For the whole time during Breast Cancer Awareness Month DON'T steal second base in support for the fight our close friends & love ones are going through.
And it doesn't have to stop there with only the uniforms,
up the ante with accessories to match. |
| Mizuno Organizer Bat Pack |
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| Mizuno Premier G3 |
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| Jennie Finch Headband |
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| Rawlings 2 Tone Coolflow |
7.11.2013
Welcome to the Jungle!
Recently, the use of animal print in team sports apparel has exploded!
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| Zebra print softball jersey |
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| Tiger print softball jersey |
Leopard, zebra, tiger, elephant, alligator, OH MY! - all now viable decoration options. The ability to customize with sublimation technology (dying the patterns directly into the fabric) has definitely helped bring this type of uniform style to a whole new level! And it's not just the uniforms that are getting the jungle makeover - accessories, such as socks and hats have also been spotted with wild prints.
And it's all across the board - not just one sport that is diggin'
animal style in their jerseys. Bikers and wrestlers are already known
for having very eccentric and flashy styles, but this trend seems to be
transcending into other traditional sports, such as basketball,
softball, baseball, volleyball, cheer and even football! Check out some of the unusual and creative applications of animal prints below:
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| Baseball with Leopard print? |
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| Cyclists have all the fun! |
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| Elephant Print on basketball jerseys - very interesting to say the least! |
I wonder if players from back in the day EVER imagined that teams would be donning jungle-inspired patterns in their uniforms.
I'll be curious to see how animal print jerseys evolve over the years or if this is just a passing trend.
6.25.2013
Back to the Future
4.15.2013
UNC's New Football Uniforms: True Blue and Black, Too?
The University of North Carolina's football team (the Tar Heels) recently unveiled their new look for the coming 2013 season. I like them. Columbia Blue (almost universally referred to as "Carolina Blue" everywhere other than the trademark infringement, lawyer averse sporting goods industry) isn't the easiest color to work with. "Powder Blue" or "Sky" or "Light" or --heaven forbid-- "Baby Blue" doesn't help with the color's street cred either. Particularly when that street is 100 yards long and designed for violent interaction between large men. So Nike should be commended.
On the other hand, I remember a trend in the NFL awhile back (and the NBA) to add black to the color scheme of every team. Even where it made no sense whatsoever. I was living in LA at the time, which coincided with Al Davis' Oakland Raiders brief stay in that football phobic metropolis. Even in my hometown of Philly, the Eagles have, most regrettably awkwardly infused the color black strategy. Thankfully, those fashion-forward, but football forgettable uniforms are kept shuttered in for most of any season. And a quick peek at the 3 uniforms below should be all the proof you need to understand why. A splash of black on a jersey? Awesome. Mostly black jersey? Looks great at the mall. On the football field? I don't buy it.
On the other hand, I remember a trend in the NFL awhile back (and the NBA) to add black to the color scheme of every team. Even where it made no sense whatsoever. I was living in LA at the time, which coincided with Al Davis' Oakland Raiders brief stay in that football phobic metropolis. Even in my hometown of Philly, the Eagles have, most regrettably awkwardly infused the color black strategy. Thankfully, those fashion-forward, but football forgettable uniforms are kept shuttered in for most of any season. And a quick peek at the 3 uniforms below should be all the proof you need to understand why. A splash of black on a jersey? Awesome. Mostly black jersey? Looks great at the mall. On the football field? I don't buy it.
1.28.2013
Will the Pelicans Fly in New Orleans?
If there's almost no logic to the Utah Jazz (formerly New Orleans based NBA team, where the name --Jazz--made a ton of sense), there may be some rhyme or reason to the the proposed new name for the Hornets, the New Orleans Pelicans.
The formerly the Charlotte, NC-based NBA team, where the name --Hornets--once more made sense and never has down on the Bayou.
Don't even get me started on the ridiculous naturalistic anomoly of the LA Lakers, a city that, prior to the late 19th century was essentially a DESERT!
But it seems that the New Orleans Pelicans are set to fly into the NBA in the 2013-14 season.
It seems, at least to the team owner Tom Benson, that Pelicans will resonate much more with the local community. Really?!?! Or has Mardi Gras started early in the executive offices?
The formerly the Charlotte, NC-based NBA team, where the name --Hornets--once more made sense and never has down on the Bayou.
Don't even get me started on the ridiculous naturalistic anomoly of the LA Lakers, a city that, prior to the late 19th century was essentially a DESERT!
But it seems that the New Orleans Pelicans are set to fly into the NBA in the 2013-14 season.
It seems, at least to the team owner Tom Benson, that Pelicans will resonate much more with the local community. Really?!?! Or has Mardi Gras started early in the executive offices?
1.22.2013
Thoughts on Hockey Unis
Here in Philly, we're all "Flyer'd UP!" about the return of the NHL. Would be more so if we didn't "jump out" to an 0-2 start, but Hey, it's a long season.
Wait...It's not a long season?!?!
Anyhoo, the folks over at Bleacher Report took this opportunity to reflect on the state of unis in hockey. Some takes on the subject had me in stitiches, so I thought I'd share their thoughts with, as we say in Flyer Nation, "Youz Guyz"
NHL Uniforms on the Chopping Block
Wait...It's not a long season?!?!
Anyhoo, the folks over at Bleacher Report took this opportunity to reflect on the state of unis in hockey. Some takes on the subject had me in stitiches, so I thought I'd share their thoughts with, as we say in Flyer Nation, "Youz Guyz"
NHL Uniforms on the Chopping Block
1.21.2013
Cleveland Browns Brouhaha
Browns Consider New Unis....Please not Black!
First Joe Banner made an oblique reference to the possibility of the Cleveland BROWNS getting new unis for next season. Now the owner has chimed in too.
Oreo? Really?
First Joe Banner made an oblique reference to the possibility of the Cleveland BROWNS getting new unis for next season. Now the owner has chimed in too.
Oreo? Really?
8.01.2012
Courageous U.S. Beach Volleyball Players Will Compete in Bikinis
Gotta check out this hysterical take on the "bikini story" out of London from Gawker:
Courageous U.S. Beach Volleyball Players Will Compete in Bikinis
Courageous U.S. Beach Volleyball Players Will Compete in Bikinis
7.30.2012
Saudi Woman May Withdraw From Games Over Hijab Ban
Once more the hijab comes into play...or, more likely, takes an athlete or more specifically Islamic women OUT of play: Saudi Judo Competitor May Bow Out Over Hijab Ban
7.25.2012
NBA To Go All Nascar-Like
It was only a matter of time. Some league, at some point, was just gonna say, "I give" (or rather "I Take"). The NBA has announced that their teams' uniforms are for sale. As in YOUR AD HERE.
I thought for sure it was gonna be the NHL that arrived at this point 1st, but now that the barn door's been opened, shoot, all the animals are gonna commence to commercing (if that's a word).
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1266148-nba-approves-advertising-on-jerseys-for-2013-14-season
I thought for sure it was gonna be the NHL that arrived at this point 1st, but now that the barn door's been opened, shoot, all the animals are gonna commence to commercing (if that's a word).
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1266148-nba-approves-advertising-on-jerseys-for-2013-14-season
7.23.2012
Easing Up on Track Uniform Rules...Finally!
The National Federation of State High School Associations has -- decided to ease up on the sometime draconian enforcement of ridiculously minor uniform rules--particularly around state tournament time-- when it seemed as though every regulator grew especially persnickety. Here's the scoop:
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7.16.2012
Stop The Insanity!!!
There's been so much mock hulla-ba-loo about the U.S. Olympic team's Chinese made uniforms, you'd a thunk we was being disqualified for competition due to --I don't know, excessive crapola about a minor issue/reality.
4.03.2012
NIKE TO SHOWCASE NEW NFL UNIFORMS
Nike, which has taken over for Reebok as the official uniform supplier to all 32 NFL teams, will unveil its new line Tuesday in New York.
Either way, Michael Vick, a Nike guy, likes what he's seen.
"The new NFL uniforms thru Nike are going to be crazy . . . Innovation at its finest!," he tweeted Monday night.
Some teams are expected to have tweaks to the logos and colors, but you likely won't see any wild apparel designs like those of the Oregon Ducks, who also have their uniforms supplied by Nike. According to the Associated Press, the Ducks have seven jerseys and six pants.
"Team logo [and] color changes have to be approved by the clubs and the league," NFL vice president of corporate communications Brian McCarthy told SI.com. "Aside from that, I really wouldn't want to get into what the unveiling would look like. It's Nike's unveiling, so I really wouldn't want to step on their toes."
Apparently, the biggest difference will be in the material. Many reports are predicting sleek, lightweight fabrics that fit better, and could conceivably enhance performance.
Either way, Michael Vick, a Nike guy, likes what he's seen.
"The new NFL uniforms thru Nike are going to be crazy . . . Innovation at its finest!," he tweeted Monday night.
Some teams are expected to have tweaks to the logos and colors, but you likely won't see any wild apparel designs like those of the Oregon Ducks, who also have their uniforms supplied by Nike. According to the Associated Press, the Ducks have seven jerseys and six pants.
"Team logo [and] color changes have to be approved by the clubs and the league," NFL vice president of corporate communications Brian McCarthy told SI.com. "Aside from that, I really wouldn't want to get into what the unveiling would look like. It's Nike's unveiling, so I really wouldn't want to step on their toes."
Apparently, the biggest difference will be in the material. Many reports are predicting sleek, lightweight fabrics that fit better, and could conceivably enhance performance.
1.09.2012
The Soft Slap - Amy Hillenbrand
Amy Hillenbrand explains and demonstrates the Soft Slap batting technique.
12.16.2011
Colgate Women's Games 2012
One of our customers, Delco Stallions Track Club competed in this event.
I wish I've had heard of this sooner, it looks like an excellent indoor track event that's very competitive and positive.
12.02.2011
Ryan Howard Donates $1.2 Million To Philadelphia School District
PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Phillies star Ryan Howard is helping local students dress for success – in athletics.
The first baseman announced Thursday that his Ryan Howard Family Foundation will donate Adidas sportswear valued at nearly $1.2 million to the cash-strapped Philadelphia school district.
The gift will enable 57 city high schools to select athletic shoes and apparel to match the schools' colors. Four middle school athletic programs will receive shoes.
Acting Superintendent Leroy Nunery says the donation "will make a world of difference to our athletes." The school district had a budget gap of more than $629 million this year, forcing layoffs and cuts in many programs.
Howard's foundation is also providing turkeys, winter coats and school supplies to more than 500 struggling families in the Philadelphia area.
Source — Huffington Post
11.14.2011
Did we win or Lose? Yokota Beats Kubasaki for Div 1 Championship
As you may or my not know, Team Sports Planet has a uniform and equipment contract with The Department of Defense Education Activity Pacific Schools. In the video above, we've out fitted both team with their awesome football uniforms and helmets!
Here's an excerpt from Stars and Stripes:
“They were phenomenal,” said Tim Pujol, who got his 108th win in 13 seasons as Panthers coach. “We had some design on using them extensively, obviously, and they came through big time. They’ve been on fire these last couple of games.”
You can read the full article here at Stars and Stripes
11.08.2011
Xenith Rolls Out Concussion Detection Program
Xenith Rolls Out Concussion Detection Program
SportsOneSource Media Posted: 11/7/2011
Xenith LLC, the maker of football helmets, announced a partnership with PAR Inc., and its newly developed Concussion Recognition and Response (CRR) Mobile Application. As a result of this partnership, Xenith and PAR Inc. will work together to educate coaches, administrators, parents, and athletic trainers nationwide on signs, symptoms and recognition of concussions.
The application, developed by Gerard A. Gioia, PhD, and Jason Mihalik, PhD, is designed to assist in recognizing the signs and symptoms of a suspected concussion, allowing for a quick and appropriate response. The application takes less than 5 minutes to administer and is iOS (iPhone, iPad, iPod touch) and Android compatible.
"We are extremely excited to partner with Xenith to enhance safety for athlete populations," said CRR co-author Dr. Gerry Gioia. "We continue to be impressed with both Xenith's innovative technology and their company-wide mission to improve education and awareness. We look forward to working collectively to improve safety measures nationwide."
As a result of this partnership, Xenith and PAR Inc. will provide the CRR Application to the entire Snoop Youth Football League, making this the first ever league-wide adoption of CRR. The application will also be available on Xenith's newly developed Xenith Academy, an online educational risk reduction Curriculum available to athletes, coaches, parents and league administrators.
"Proper recognition and management of injuries are critical parts of a complete risk reduction strategy, and CRR technology assists in that process," said Xenith Founder and CEO Vin Ferrara. "Dr. Mihalik and Dr. Gioia are leaders in the field of concussion research, and I look forward to working with them on this initiative."
Xenith is the Official Safety Partner of The Snoop Youth Football League, founded by Hip-Hop superstar Snoop Dogg. "We are thrilled to implement the CRR system league-wide into the SYFL," said SYFL Commissioner Haamid Wadood. "We will ensure that every coach, parent, and League President has access to this new technology. We thank Xenith for its support as our Official Safety Partner."
Based in Lowell, MA, Xenith's helmets are designed to adapt to varying levels of impact energy and direction through the response of the patented technology, Xenith Adaptive Head Protection. Xenith's Fit Seeker Technology is designed to keep the helmet secure during impact. Xenith helmets have been worn by over 100,000 athletes at all levels of play.
10.18.2011
NBA Lockout 2011: Players, Owners Fail To Reach New Collective Bargaining Agreement
The NBA lockout is here to stay and it just doesn't seem to be changing anytime soon. It's unfortunate for all of the true NBA fans around the world, left with no one to root for, while owners, players and others can't come to an agreement. Another unforeseen problem cause by the economy. So what other options do the disgruntled NBA fans have to assuage their hunger for the sport?
They could watch Minor League Basketball and the fact that the leagues are very regional helps too! The main drawback to this is finding a station that would air their games, public access, CN8, etc...?
Basketball fans could start showing more support their local High School Basketball team. The players are local stars and the tickets are cheaper than any NBA game I could imagine. $20 a seat? Maybe?
Or you could get off your butt and start your own basketball team instead of being an "Armchair
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9.14.2011
In-Door Football Team: Delaware Fury!
While on Facebook Delaware Fury football team asked if I could have get them some exposure. So I took their video, emblem, website and posted them up!
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9.09.2011
Baseball Batting Helmet Safety and Chase Utley
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Concussions lead to discussions and this time Chase Utley, a second baseman for the Philadelphia Phillies is the talk of the town.
...There is an undeniable risk in playing a sport in which a rock-hard object can hit you in the head, so you would think the idea of better protection for the brain would be a no-brainer...
Inside the Phillies: Despite Utley injury, players not inclined to wear safer helmet
Concussions lead to discussions and this time Chase Utley, a second baseman for the Philadelphia Phillies is the talk of the town.
...There is an undeniable risk in playing a sport in which a rock-hard object can hit you in the head, so you would think the idea of better protection for the brain would be a no-brainer...
Inside the Phillies: Despite Utley injury, players not inclined to wear safer helmet
9.08.2011
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9.02.2011
The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team: The Best of The Best!
The US Women's National Volleyball Team are The World Champions!
"...The second-ranked Americans have now won the tournament four times, with all four titles occurring in China (1995 in Shanghai, 2001 in Macau, 2010 in Ningbo and 2011 in Macau). Team USA also has World Grand Prix bronze medals to its credit won in 2003 and 2004. Just two days ago Brazil defeated the U.S. 22-25, 26-24, 25-21, 25-20 to conclude the World Grand Prix Final Round Pool B on Aug. 26. Both teams had already qualified for the semifinals regardless of the outcome of the pool match...."
U.S. Women Claim Fourth FIVB World Grand Prix Title
9.01.2011
Men's Volleyball: USA vs Cuba!
Here's a short excerpt from usavolleyball.com, I had to share this!
"The United States (3-0) wins Group B and will have Thursday off while the quarterfinals are played. It will play again in Friday’s semifinals (3 p.m. or 5 p.m. PT). Cuba (2-1) will play in Thursday’s quarterfinals. The top two finishers at NORCECA will qualify for the 2011 FIVB World Cup, which is the first qualifier for the 2012 Olympic Games in London."
U.S. Men Fight Back to Defeat Cuba at NORCECA
8.31.2011
Camouflage Fastpitch Softball Uniforms
Camouflage baseball uniforms have become extremely popular in the last few years, with teams like the Padres sporting them a few times a season at home. The USA Baseball Collegiate National Team was also looking sharp in a simple camo design, as they competed in this years’five-game international friendship series. As you can imagine, camo fever has caught on with other sports, including women’s fastpitch softball. Gone are the days of strictly tan hues, as teams get creative with their choice of color schemes. For many softball teams, bright vivid colors rule the field – hot pinks, limes, purples and oranges are no exception when choosing colors. Check out some of these vivid softball camo uniforms that are sure to turn heads!
These are some of the newest softball uniforms designed at TeamSportsPlanet.com
ADV Camo 2
Blue and Cyan Camouflage Softball Uniform
Hot Pink and Yellow Camouflage Softball Uniform
Red and Grey Camouflage Softball Uniform
Elite Bash Deluxe
Teal Camouflage Softball Uniform
US Woodland/Army Camouflage Color Scheme
"Chocolate Chip"/Desert Camouflage Softball Uniforms
Purple and Athletic Gold Camouflage Fastpitch Softball Uniform
Orange and Teal Camo Uniform
Royal and Grey Camouflage Uniform
Florescent Green/Neon Green and Hot Pink Fastpitch Softball Uniform
Hot Pink and Teal Camouflage Softball Uniforms
Forest Green and Black Camouflage Fastpitch Uniforms
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8.29.2011
American Baseball Uniforms: Pants Vs Socks
In a classic traditionalist baseball argument against anything new and/or different the debate rages on about the length of modern baseball pants and the traditional high sock/knicker length pant.
"...When I put on short pants I know it's game day," Oswalt said. "It's old school, and that's kind of like how I am. I'm not one of these guys that takes the rubber band out of the bottom of their pants or does the bell-bottom-type pants. That's new-era stuff..."
Philadelphia Inquirer: Baseball Socks and Appeal
8.25.2011
The United Countries of Baseball
I found this while surfing the web, I'm sure you'll like it!
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