THE BLUE STAR PLAYBOOK
Insights and inspiration on all things Premium Sports Apparel and Equipment

Another Weekend, Another Clinic: Why Showing Up Still Matters
Another weekend. Another clinic. This time, in my home state of Michigan. There’s something different about coming home. The roads

Tales from the Road: What the Miles Are Teaching Me This Season
Between mid-November and mid-March, I’ll be on the road for Blue Star nine weekends out of eighteen. That’s not a typo.

What Coaches Really Order — And Why It Works All Season Long
When coaches think about uniforms, the first thing that usually comes to mind is race day. Singlets. Shorts. School colors

Why Coaches Are Switching From Dealers to Direct
For decades, high school track & field and cross-country programs had one default option for uniforms and warm-ups: local sporting

FUN-draising: Best Practices for Team Success
Every coach knows that running a successful track or cross country program takes more than whistles, stopwatches, and clipboards. It

The Coach’s Secret Weapon: Compression Gear That Performs
For track and cross country coaches, every decision you make — from training plans to travel schedules — impacts your