A BSN Sports Alternative for the Whole Season
For a high school that wants one outfitter for every sport, pick the one that quotes every team through one contact and puts in-hand dates in writing. BSN Sports works through a local Sales Pro. Secondslide gives schools a dedicated AD lead and one system for every team's orders, budgets and reorders.
Choosing One Outfitter for Every Sport at a High School
Start with three things. Can one contact quote every team? Will the in-hand date be in writing? Can the athletic director see every sport's orders, budgets and reorders in one place? Then compare contract terms, rebates, brands and stores, using each company's written answers to the checklist below.
Price matters, but it's the last step. Two outfitters can look the same on one jersey quote and work very differently across twenty teams.
A checklist for athletic directors
Ask every outfitter the same questions, and get the answers in writing.
| Ask | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| How long is the agreement, and is it exclusive? | An exclusive deal can stop a coach from buying one item somewhere else. Read the term, the renewal date and how you can leave. |
| Who receives any rebates or rewards, the district or each program? | Rewards paid to the district may never reach the team that bought the gear. Get the formula and who it goes to in writing. |
| Which brands and styles can each sport order? | Ask for the exact team styles each sport wants, by name, on the quote. "Major brands" on a website doesn't mean every style. |
| One school store, or a store for each sport? | One store is simpler for families. A store per sport lets each coach pick items. Ask how any store earnings are split. |
| Is the date on the quote the day it ships or the day it arrives? | A season opener needs an in-hand date. Get it on every quote. |
| Can the AD office see every team's orders, budgets and reorders in one place? | Without that, you collect spreadsheets from every coach before each season. |
| Who is our contact, and who covers when they're out? | Twenty teams means questions every week. Know who answers them. |
| How are orders invoiced? | Ask whether you get one invoice per order, per sport or per brand, so the business office can match them. |
What each company's own pages say
Checked October 2026 on BSN's about page, its My Team Shop page and its SPRINT page, and on Secondslide's page for schools and team stores page. Confirm the details for your school with each company.
| Topic | BSN Sports | Secondslide |
|---|---|---|
| Who you work with | A local Sales Pro | A dedicated AD lead for schools |
| Brands | Top brands, including Nike, adidas and Under Armour, plus its own BSN SPORTS line | Nike, Under Armour, adidas, Schutt, Easton, STX, Mizuno and others, ordered through one system |
| Online stores | Free My Team Shop; SPRINT apparel decorated and shipped within 1-2 days | Free team stores that can stay open year-round, with orders delivered in 7-10 days |
| Program rewards | 360 Rewards for high schools, districts, club and college programs, with benefits like team discounts | The program chooses its store margin and gets fundraising earnings in cash |
| Department tools | A dashboard to track, manage and promote a team shop | Coach requests, per-team budgets and approvals, inventory and reorders in one system |
Brand access can differ by outfitter and by style. BSN lists Nike, adidas and Under Armour across its team shops. If a specific Nike or Under Armour team style matters to one of your sports, ask Secondslide to confirm that exact style on the quote before you compare prices.
If you're an athletic director weighing one outfitter for every sport, talk to the Secondslide team. For a single team's order, start with custom team uniforms or a free team store.
What to Check Before You Switch from BSN Sports
Secondslide publishes this comparison and sells team uniforms and team stores. We checked BSN Sports' official pages on October 12, 2026. We have not placed a test order with BSN or analyzed BSN customer reviews, so this page compares published offers and the questions worth asking.
BSN Sports is part of Varsity Brands. It works with schools and clubs through local Sales Pros and also sells online and by catalog. It carries name brands such as Nike, adidas and Under Armour alongside its own BSN SPORTS line, and it offers free online team shops, including a quick-turn program for printed apparel.
BSN says its SPRINT team shop apparel is decorated and shipped within 1-2 days. For custom uniforms, ask your Sales Pro for the date. Service runs through your local Sales Pro. So the useful comparison isn't one company against another. It's your next order: the products, the quote, the in-hand date and who follows up when something changes.
If you want gear and the season software from one partner, that's where the choice gets clearer. Start with the custom team uniforms you need, then look at what else your program runs on.
Secondslide vs BSN Sports
| Feature | Secondslide | BSN Sports |
|---|---|---|
| Custom team uniforms | ||
| Online team or fan store | Free to open | Free team shops |
| Custom uniform timing | Full-custom sublimation in as little as three weeks | Ask your Sales Pro; SPRINT apparel ships in 1-2 days |
| Registration, payments and team communication on the same platform | Not on pages we checked | |
| Brand selection | Nike, adidas, Under Armour, New Balance, Mizuno and other major brands | Major brands plus its own BSN SPORTS line |
| Who you work with | One dedicated account rep | Local Sales Pro |
BSN Sports vs Secondslide: What's the Difference?
BSN Sports is an outfitter. It sells uniforms, apparel and equipment, plus team and fan shops, through local Sales Pros. Secondslide outfits teams too, and it also runs the program software: registration, payments, scheduling and team communication. The real difference is whether your gear and your season run through one partner.
Compare quotes line by line. When you're presenting a uniform order to a school board or booster club, you need the full cost before you commit. Ask both for the same items, quantities, decoration, names and numbers, shipping and in-hand date. Get every charge in writing, and price two late-player additions separately. Our uniform quote comparison worksheet lines up the quotes for you.
Check brands and minimums. Ask both for the brand and style you want by name. Secondslide offers Nike, adidas, Under Armour, New Balance, Mizuno and other major brands, and its full-custom sublimated uniforms have no order minimum.
Get the date in writing. Full-custom sublimated uniforms from Secondslide can be delivered in as little as three weeks. If you're up against a season opener, tell us the date and we'll tell you what fits. Whoever you choose, put the in-hand date on the quote.
If you're also comparing team management apps, our TeamSnap comparison and TeamSnap pricing guide cover that side.
What Secondslide Brings to the Comparison
Custom Uniforms in as Little as Three Weeks
Working to a tight date? Tell us when you need them in hand and we'll tell you what fits.
Team Stores
Free to open. A branded online store for spirit wear and fanwear, where programs can set a markup that goes back to the program.
One Connected Platform
Registration, payments, schedules, communication and a mobile app for parents run on Secondslide too.
People on Your Order
Each program gets one dedicated account rep, who works through products, sizes, artwork and dates with you.
What Makes Secondslide Different
Secondslide is the operating partner for sports programs. We outfit your teams, and we run the platform your season runs on, with people on our team who help carry the work through.
Team stores that fund the program. A branded online team store is free to open. Parents and fans order spirit wear and fanwear, the store can stay open year-round, and orders are delivered in 7-10 days. Programs choose their margin on store items and get the fundraising earnings in cash, so the store can run your fundraising through apparel.
One connected platform for the season. Uniforms and team stores are one part of it. Registration, payments and payment plans, schedules, RSVPs, communication and a mobile app for parents run on Secondslide too. Our team can also set up donation fundraising, sponsorships and a program website. Your program gets its gear and the platform it runs the season on from one partner.
A dedicated account rep. Each program gets one dedicated account rep who is accountable for the result. They work through the products, sizes, artwork and dates with you, and they're the person to call when something changes after you approve.
Full sport coverage. We outfit teams across youth and high school sports, including football, baseball, soccer, basketball, volleyball, wrestling, lacrosse, track and cheer. That covers custom sublimated uniforms, practice gear and fan apparel, with Nike, adidas, Under Armour, New Balance, Mizuno and other major brands.
The bottom line: if you only need a uniform order, compare the quote and the in-hand date. If you want your gear and your season software from one partner, that's where Secondslide is different.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Secondslide a direct replacement for BSN Sports?
For uniforms, apparel and team stores, Secondslide offers custom uniforms, practice and fan apparel, equipment, reorders and online team stores. Secondslide also runs registration, payments, scheduling and team communication. Compare the exact products, quote and in-hand date for your next order before you move it.
How does pricing compare to BSN Sports?
Compare written quotes for the same items, quantities, decoration, names and numbers, shipping and in-hand date. Include every charge, and price two late-player additions separately. This page does not establish a cheaper provider.
How fast can Secondslide deliver custom uniforms?
Full-custom sublimated uniforms can be delivered in as little as three weeks. If you are working to a tight date, tell us when you need them in hand and we'll tell you what fits. Whoever you order from, get the in-hand date on the quote.
Can I switch from BSN Sports mid-contract?
Check your current agreement with BSN, and any school purchasing terms, before you move an order. You don't have to move everything at once. You can start with one uniform order or a free team store.
Does Secondslide carry the same brands as BSN?
Secondslide offers Nike, adidas, Under Armour, New Balance, Mizuno and other major brands. BSN also sells its own BSN SPORTS line. Ask each outfitter for the exact brand and style you want by name and check it on the quote. Our team can also suggest options that fit your budget and your date.
Are there order minimums?
Full-custom sublimated uniforms from Secondslide have no order minimum, so a small roster or a late addition isn't a problem. For other brands, minimums depend on the product, so ask when you get your quote.
What sports does Secondslide support?
We outfit youth, high school and club teams across many sports, including football, basketball, baseball, soccer, softball, volleyball, cheer, wrestling, lacrosse and track. Ask about the exact uniform or product for your sport.
Do I need to talk to a sales rep to get pricing?
No. You can request a quote online. Each program also gets one dedicated account rep, who works through the products, sizes, artwork and dates with you before anything is ordered.
What's the best uniform company for a high school with many sports?
The one that can quote every sport through one contact, puts delivery dates in writing and keeps every team's orders and reorders in one place. Compare BSN Sports, Secondslide and any local dealer on the same checklist: contract terms, who gets any rebates, brands, stores and delivery dates.
Get Your Next Order Quoted
Tell us what you need and when you need it in hand. Full-custom sublimated uniforms can be delivered in as little as three weeks.
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