I seldom issue equipment to players. This philosophy minimizes the strange events that can transpire at home. Add to this the fact that every different washing machine at your players' homes can have a different effect on your uniforms. We'll elaborate further on that scary proposition. In our standard format, we'll list some helpful steps to aid the coach or athletic director in storing, collecting, and inventorying equipment.
Every school treats the handing out of athletic equipment differently.
Personally, I have never been one to issue equipment to athletes at any level. Schools which choose to do so run the risk of losing it. I do issue practice gear. Uniforms are another matter entirely. With practice stuff, record numbers and sizes for both shirts and pants.