What is good for climate, durability, and good looks. Make sure uniforms meet conference or league requirements. Computerize inventory of all items. Use to track equipment from year to year, make decisions for new items needed, and have evidence for auditing. Types of inventory include in use vs. in stock inventory and yearly vs. perpetual inventory.
Conventions are helpful, catalogues, salespersons, magazines, and other coaches.
Fill out request to purchase equipment. Obtain purchase order. Follow proper procedures for purchasing set up by school or organization. Coach should inspect, test, and count each item to make sure they match the order. Each item should be marked with school and sport name and coded.