What Every Club Volleyball Team Needs in Their Player Pack

When you’re running a club volleyball team, one of the most important tasks is assembling a well‑designed
player pack. A thoughtful player pack does more than hand out gear; it sets expectations, builds team identity, and ensures every athlete is equipped for practices, tournaments, and travel.

This past Friday, the Chattanooga Mocs women’s volleyball team played against the Bears in Macon, securing its first SoCon-opening victory on the road since 2008. With a final score of 3 – 0, their incredible performance and superior teamwork have made Chattanooga proud!

But how can you help your team achieve wins like this? Having the right equipment and being well prepared are essential for success.

At The Athletic Shop, we outfit teams across Chattanooga and Tennessee with top-tier club volleyball uniforms, travel volleyball team gear, volleyball team spirit wear, and more.

Below, we’ll walk you through what every club volleyball team should include in their pack to ensure players show up ready, stay organized, and perform their best.

Why a Player Pack Matters

Before jumping into the list, it’s worth reflecting on why a player pack is important:

• Professionalism and consistency: Every player shows up with the same branded gear, which elevates the team’s image on and off the court.
• Team identity and pride: When athletes wear matching items, it reinforces unity and builds culture.
• Logistics and readiness: Having a standard set of items ensures no one is unprepared.
• Sponsor value and fundraising: With promotional apparel or branded gear, your team can showcase sponsors and even offset costs.
• Streamlined ordering and reorders: Working with a partner like The Athletic Shop means reorders, adjustments, and expansion are simpler thanks to uniform templates and online store options.

Here are the key essentials every club volleyball program should pack for its players.

1. Uniforms and Apparel

Custom Team Uniforms

The centerpiece of your player pack should always be the primary uniform set, designed to represent your team’s identity with pride and style. This uniform should prominently incorporate your team’s colors, logo, and distinctive accents, creating a cohesive and professional look that stands out during games.

Beyond aesthetics, the uniform must be tailored for optimal performance, featuring moisture-wicking fabrics to keep players dry and flexible cuts that allow for unrestricted movement on the court.

To provide variety and accommodate different game settings, it’s a great idea to offer both a primary home uniform and an alternate away uniform, ensuring your team looks sharp and feels ready no matter where they play.

At The Athletic Shop, we make the uniform design process easy and convenient with our online uniform builders. These tools allow coaches and team directors to create and customize their team’s uniforms, selecting colors, styles, logos, and other details to perfectly match their vision. Additionally, our platform lets you preview your custom designs before production begins, ensuring that every element is just right. This way, teams can feel confident that their uniforms will be professional and cohesive.

2. Warmups, Sideline Gear, and Accessories

Off-court gear plays a crucial role—one that’s just as important as the uniforms players wear during games. When athletes are practicing or working out, having comfortable and functional apparel helps them stay focused and perform better.

Whether it’s moisture-wicking shirts, flexible shorts, or supportive footwear, quality off-court gear ensures that athletes can move freely and stay motivated throughout every warmup, drill, or training session, creating a mindset of readiness and professionalism that carries over to their performance on the court.

Beyond the competition uniform, player packs should include:

• A warmup jacket or full-zip hoodie
• Matching warmup pants or joggers
• Locker room casual wear
• A polo or performance shirt for coaches and staff

You can also include accessories, such as headbands, hair ties, and athletic tape.

3. Travel & Tournament Essentials

A club volleyball team is constantly on the move, traveling from city to city for tournaments, practices, and games. To keep the journey as smooth and efficient as possible, your player pack should be thoughtfully curated with essential items that support both comfort and performance on the road.

This means including practical travel gear and convenient snacks, as well as apparel and accessories that proudly showcase your team’s logo and colors.

By doing so, you not only ensure that your players are well-prepared for the demands of travel but also maintain a strong, cohesive team identity in every environment—whether at the hotel, on the bus, or at the competition venue.

Team Gear Bag or Backpacks

Include a durable bag with compartments for shoes, water bottles, and clothes. You can brand it with embroidery or screen printing to show off your team logo and colors.

Water Bottle/Hydration Gear

For optimal performance, players need to stay hydrated. The Athletic Shop’s Gatorade Performance Kits equip your team with top-notch hydration products that keep players energized and replenished—perfect for games and recharging on the go.

For players to perform their best, staying properly hydrated is essential. Dehydration can quickly sap energy, focus, and endurance, making it vital for athletes to have easy access to quality hydration and nutrition throughout games and practices.

Our kits include electrolyte-rich drinks and convenient snacks that help maintain stamina and energy, making them the perfect solution for staying fueled both on the court and while on the move.

Protective Gear

Players should have knee pads and optional accessories like compression sleeves for protection and reduced muscle fatigue or ankle braces for extra support.

Warm Layers or Throwover Jackets

These items are especially important for travel in cooler weather. Include a team travel jacket or pullover that matches the rest of the uniform suite.

Documentation and Info Packet

Include a packet that has:

• The team handbook (policies, expectations)
• Tournament schedule
• Contact lists
• Uniform care instructions
• Emergency medical forms

This organizational component helps ensure players and families stay aligned.

4. Branding, Customization & Decoration

A strong brand identity is essential for any team looking to make a lasting impression both on and off the court. Achieving this starts with ensuring that all your gear looks polished and professional, reflecting the dedication and pride your team embodies.

By personalizing your team’s uniforms and equipment—whether through customized logos, player names, or unique color accents—you create a cohesive and standout look that fosters a sense of unity and belonging among players.

This attention to detail not only boosts team morale but also helps your squad gain recognition and respect from competitors and fans alike. When your team looks sharp and unified, it reinforces your identity and sets the tone for success at every practice, game, and tournament.

Customization options include:

• Screen printing: Produces bold team logos and is often more economical for high quantities
• Embroidery: Offers a classic, textured, and durable look that’s great for polos, jackets, hats, and uniform accents
• Sublimation: Creates vibrant, full-color, and durable designs using heat transfer

You can also mix and match these methods, such as embroidered names or accents with larger screen-printed designs on the front and back. The Athletic Shop offers these customization options, available for transfer on a wide selection of apparel.

5. Recovery Aid

Post-game routines are crucial for achieving superior on-court performances and improved well-being. After intense physical exertion, players need to recharge their energy levels by refueling with the right balance of nutrients and electrolytes.

Proper hydration and nutrition help reduce fatigue, repair muscle tissue, and prepare athletes for their next practice or competition. Incorporating effective post-game habits not only supports long-term health but also ensures that players can consistently perform at their best, minimizing the risk of injury and maximizing their potential on the court.

Your player packs should include recovery essentials, such as:

• Protein bars
• Shakes
• Energy chews
• Hydration packets

The Athletic Shop’s Gatorade Performance Kits offer these items at huge discounts, helping teams fuel and play their best.

Best Practices & Tips

Here are a few tips we’ve picked up working with club teams:

• Start early: Place your final orders well in advance of tournaments or national events to ensure you receive your products in time.
• Order a few spares: Always order extra blank or undecorated items to allow for late additions or replacements.
• Offer optional add-ons: Not every player will want every piece; allow them to upgrade if desired.
• Promote branding off-court: Encourage players to wear spirit wear on travel days and sidelines.
• Capitalize on fundraising: Use your spirit wear line or sponsor-branded gear as fundraising tools.
• Gather feedback: At season end, ask players what they used most, what they didn’t, and what they’d like added or removed. This helps refine future packs.
• Online store: Allow families to place orders digitally
• Sizing sessions: Schedule a date where players try on sample garments
• Social marketing: Share photos of your athletes in gear, connect with friends and supporters, and show off your team spirit.
• Offer spirit wear to fans: Families, siblings, and fans will want gear; offer spirit wear so they can show their support.

Building Your Player Packs with The Athletic Shop

A well-planned player pack is more than just a swag bag; it’s the foundation of your team’s identity, logistics, and branding. It sets the tone for professionalism and unity, ensuring every player feels part of something bigger.

From club volleyball uniforms and travel volleyball team gear to spirit wear, personalized extras, and sponsor apparel, we do it all! By thoughtfully assembling these essentials, you equip your players for success, offering a powerful tool for building team culture and pride season after season.

One of the biggest advantages of working with a local shop is fast turnaround. At The Athletic Shop, because we print in-house, we control lead times and quality. That’s vital when your team is ordering new kits mid-season or adding players.

We offer:

• Online uniform builders: Run mockups, review artwork, and approve designs.
• Experience with sports and teams: We’ve outfitted numerous local and regional sports teams, so we understand sizing, performance fabrics, and timelines.
• Design support included: There’s no need to start from scratch; we assist with logos, mockups, and layout.
• Local credibility and relationships: In Chattanooga, Tennessee, we have relationships with schools, clubs, and local sponsors.
• Nationwide shipping and scalability: While based locally, we ship nationwide so that your traveling teams or distant branches can still access the same quality.
• A one-stop-shop philosophy: From custom team uniforms to spirit wear printing, you can consolidate your orders with one trusted vendor.

If your Chattanooga-area club is looking to build or upgrade its player packs, The Athletic Shop is ready to partner with you. We combine local screen printing and embroidery with sports-focused design, fast turnaround times, reordering support, and online uniform builders to streamline your process.

We proudly serve:

• Chattanooga
• Signal Mountain
• Hixson
• East Ridge
• Red Bank
• Soddy-Daisy
• Ooltewah
• Collegedale
• And the surrounding towns

Contact The Athletic Shop today, and let us help your volleyball program look sharp, feel unified, and perform confidently.