Soccer
Everything your young player needs from first practice to game day.
15
items covered
8
must-haves
$64 – $185
est. total
Basketball
Court-ready gear for youth players from first layup to game night.
13
items covered
6
must-haves
$75 – $225
est. total
Baseball
From tee ball to travel ball — gear up right for every level.
16
items covered
7
must-haves
$100 – $350
est. total
Softball
From rec league to travel ball — gear up right for slowpitch and fastpitch.
16
items covered
6
must-haves
$85 – $300
est. total
Football
Tackle or flag — here's a complete gear guide for youth football players.
11
items covered
7
must-haves
$150 – $500 (tackle) · $30 – $80 (flag)
est. total
Volleyball
Everything your young player needs from first serve to game night.
11
items covered
5
must-haves
$55 – $180
est. total
Hockey
The most gear-intensive youth sport — here's exactly what you need and what to skip.
13
items covered
13
must-haves
$300 – $900
est. total
Golf
Everything a junior golfer needs from first lesson to first tournament.
11
items covered
6
must-haves
$120 – $420
est. total
Field Hockey
Everything your young field hockey player needs from first practice to tournament day.
9
items covered
7
must-haves
$80 – $250
est. total
Flag Football
Lightweight, no-contact gear for the fastest-growing youth sport in America.
8
items covered
4
must-haves
$30 – $100
est. total
Rugby
A complete gear guide for youth rugby players — from first scrum to tournament weekend.
9
items covered
5
must-haves
$80 – $250
est. total
Cricket
Complete equipment guide for young cricket players — from batting to fielding.
10
items covered
7
must-haves
$100 – $350
est. total
Mixed Martial Arts
Gi, gloves, mouthguards, and more — gear guides for every discipline we cover.
6
disciplines
Free
no account needed
Lacrosse
One of the most gear-intensive youth sports — here's what you actually need.
12
items covered
10
must-haves
$175 – $550
est. total
Our Approach
How we put these guides together
League-verified requirements
Every must-have item is something youth leagues actually require or enforce. No filler.
Realistic price ranges
Prices reflect entry-level to mid-range options at major retailers — not the cheapest junk or the most expensive pros gear.
Multiple vendor options
Every item links to Amazon, Dick's, Walmart, and Target so you can compare and choose where to buy.
