For Coaches & ADs
The Complete Guide to Online Team Uniform Ordering
Stop chasing checks and collecting sizes via group text. How modern teams handle uniform orders in 2026.
May 2026 · 6 min read
Every coach knows the feeling: you send out a form for sizes, get 12 responses in the first hour, then nothing. You follow up three times. Half the parents Venmo you random amounts. The jerseys arrive and two are the wrong size.
There is a better way. And in 2026, there's no excuse not to use it.
The Old Way vs. The New Way
| Old Way | New Way |
|---|---|
| Google Form + Venmo/Zelle | Each player gets their own secure checkout link |
| Coach collects & remits payment | Parents pay the shop directly |
| Size errors at delivery | Player selects size at time of order |
| Chasing late payers | Deadline closes automatically |
| No tracking until jerseys arrive | Real-time order status for coaches and parents |
How the Jersey Claim System Works
- Coach uploads the roster (or imports from SportsEngine, TeamSnap, or LeagueApps)
- System generates a unique claim link for each player
- Players and parents receive their personal link via email and/or text
- Each link is pre-loaded with their jersey number, leads to a checkout for that specific player
- Payment collected directly by the apparel shop via Stripe — no middleman
- Shop sees all orders in one dashboard and can batch-fulfill when complete
What Coaches Love
- No more collecting cash or chasing payments
- No liability for holding other people's money
- Real-time view of who has and hasn't ordered
- One-click re-send of reminders to players who haven't claimed yet
What Parents Love
- Order from their phone from anywhere
- Secure payment with Apple Pay, Google Pay, or credit card
- Instant order confirmation by email
Your team deserves a better ordering experience.
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