How It Works
How It Works
Opening an online team store or school spirit wear store with Direct Team Sports is simple, free, and built to give back to your program.
Tell us about your team
Fill out our quick Open a Team Store form with your sport, your colors, and roughly how many people. We'll be in touch within one business day.
We design your store, free
Our in-house team builds a private online store with your logo, your colors, and gear your players and fans actually want to wear. You approve everything before it goes live. No setup fee, nothing to buy up front.
Players, parents & fans order direct
We share your store link. Everyone orders their own gear in their own size. No collecting cash, no order forms, no boxes of inventory in your garage.
We make it, ship it, you earn
Every item is made to order in Sarasota and shipped straight to the buyer. Your program earns 15% of your store's sales as a built-in fundraiser.
The Fundraiser
How teams earn on every order
Your program earns 15% of your store's sales. It's a flat rate, the same for every program, with no inventory to carry and no order minimums. The first $200 in sales is what covers building your store, which is why there is zero out of pocket to open. After that, 15% of every order is yours. We set a payout schedule with you when your store launches: every six months, once a year, or at the end of your season, whatever fits your calendar.
What you do
- Fill out the Open a Team Store form
- Approve your store design, gear & artwork
- Share your store link with players, parents & fans
- Tell us the payout schedule that fits your calendar
What we handle
- Free store design, no setup fee, nothing to buy up front
- All production in-house in Sarasota: embroidery, screen print, DTF, sublimation & laser engraving
- Made-to-order fulfillment shipped straight to each buyer
- Orders, payments & logistics, so you never touch inventory
What you can sell
Pretty much anything your team wants: embroidered hats and polos, screen-printed tees and hoodies, sublimated jerseys, drinkware, bags, and fan apparel. We're a full in-house custom shop, so your branding stays consistent and nothing gets outsourced.
How long it takes
Most stores go live within 1-2 weeks of approving the gear and artwork. Bigger builds with multiple sports or logo variations can take 2-3 weeks. We'll give you a firm timeline once we know the scope.
FAQ
Common questions
How much does it cost to set up?
$0. Zero out of pocket. No setup fees, no monthly fees, and no inventory to buy.
How much does our program earn?
Your program earns 15% of your store's sales. It's a flat rate, the same for every program. The first $200 in sales covers building your store, which is why you pay nothing up front. After that, 15% of every order is yours.
When do we get paid?
We set a payout schedule with you when your store launches. Some programs take a check every six months, some once a year, some at the end of each season. Tell us what fits your calendar and we'll work to it.
Do I have to handle orders or shipping?
No. Everyone orders directly and we ship to them. You never touch inventory, payments, or logistics.
Can we add or change items after launch?
Yes. Add seasonal items, run playoff drops, and update sizes and colors anytime. Just reach out.
Are personalized items returnable?
Because every item is made to order with your team's name, number, or logo, personalized gear is final sale. Review sizing carefully or call us at 941-342-0244 and we'll help.