Team Insight - March, 2010
Fast Pitch
Who needs the Olympics? Women’s softball in America continues to thr
While the nation has been mired in an economic slump, the women’s softball market has continued to drive in sales for dealers and suppliers. Granted, many moms and dads are taking a second look at the cost of bats and gloves and teams may decide to m...
Driving the Lane
Girls’ basketball is now the top high school sport for female athletes in America
It may be hard to recall, but 40 years ago there were more than four times as many boys’ as girls’ basketball programs in high schools — 19,467 to 4856, respectively. The complete March issue of Team insight will be posted on April 1. If you do no...
New Routine
Enthusiasm for cheerleading is contagious, even among conservative team dealers
Even better for the team sports business, current economic conditions can actually favor the local dealer when it comes to selling cheer product to these female athletes. The complete March issue of Team insight will be posted on April 1. If you ...
Sticking With It
There’s no disputing the viability of women’s lacrosse as a revenue source for dealers
What a difference a decade makes. Ten years ago, women’s lacrosse was a fledgling sport, but today team dealers can’t help but sing its praises. The complete March issue of Team insight will be posted on April 1. If you do not subscribe to Team In...
Fertile Ground
A renewed national commitment at the elite level has field hockey poised to score
To those who know field hockey, statistics reveal opportunities available to smart dealers. There isn’t fierce competition, participants are loyal and margins can be excellent. The complete March issue of Team insight will be posted on April 1...
Set for Big Things
Is women’s volleyball a kill or a fault for dealers? There are differing schools of thought
When it comes to women’s volleyball, dealers seem to fall into one of two categories — either they see the glass half-full or half-empty. The complete March issue of Team insight will be posted on April 1. If you do not subscribe to Team Insight,...
Eyes on the Prize
The domestic soccer business – women’s and men’s – readies for a big 2010
No conversation about the state of soccer this year would be complete without touching on the potential impact of this summer's World Cup, to be held in South Africa. The complete March issue of Team insight will be posted on April 1. If you d...
Intelligent Design
Apparel for the team sports girl is all in the details and suppliers and designers know it
Brands such as Under Armour and Nike, to name two, have put the “team girl” apparel market in the spotlight. It’s clear: female athletes want style and performance in their on-field uniforms and the market is evolving to meet these needs. The co...
WHAT GIRLS WANT!
The Top 35 New Products for 2010
Female athletes don’t have to look too far for innovation in their team sports products, as this collection of our editors’ picks for the 35 most interesting new products for 2010 illustrates. The complete March issue of Team insight will be pos...
How-To Run A Better Team Business in 2010
Selling to Girls ... Buying Insurance ... Not Choke
As a challenging 2010 takes shape, Team Insight once again turns to the experts for advice for not only running a small team dealer, but for operating a successful small business. Their advice is timely, so read on, learn a little bit, and feel...
A Matter of Time
The history of sports and sporting goods in America mirrors the history of 117-year-old Hopkins Sporting Goods
Not many businesses have roots planted in three centuries, but Hopkins Sporting Goods does. Hopkins first opened its doors in the waning years of 19th century. Perched on all that history, it’s literally a microcosm of an industry that transformed al...
Girls, Girls and More Girls
Spring is in the air and that means a young girl’s fancy turns to … team sports. That also means team dealers and vendors should be thinking about how to do a better job selling girls’ and women’s sports. Obviously you can’t forget about the boys....
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