High school sports ended their 30-year streak of annual growth in the 2018/19 school year. For as long as the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has taken their annual survey, they have only ever reported on an increased number of young people playing competitive scholastic sports. But the multi-year decline in football and basketball caught up to the gains in other sports to bring down the total participation number.
Baseball is America’s pastime, but football might best capture the heartbeat of the country. From high school to college to the professional levels, communities come together around their football team like few others, and everyone knows who they’ll be watching on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in the fall.
Few sports require as much protective gear as football, which places unique demands on football uniforms. Here are a few pointers and recommendations to put together the right uniform for your team.