Before you begin, there are certain questions you need to answer.  An intelligent start is to schedule a Saturday lunch with the previous buyer (even pick-up the check as it will be well worth your while). Ask for his or her notes about purchasing. Since history repeats itself in soccer registration (and buying), looking at past year's performance will give you a good indication of what you're going to need to do. This little bit of preparation is like doing your wind sprints before the season - only a whole lot easier. Calling a vendor before you have these questions answered doesn't make a whole lot of sense because we won't know where to begin to guide you. Different clubs will have different needs - not everything is created equal.

• What does the club currently own? Take a full inventory of the clubhouse (or garage)

• How many players are in the club: travel side? recreational side?

• What do you need to purchase?

  • Apparel: full uniforms or jerseys only?

    • How many will you need?

    • Do you need youth and adult sizing of the same style?

    • What are the club colors?

    • What is the budget?

  • Field Equipment: Goals, nets, balls, cones, corner flags

  • Coaches Gear: Bags, First Aid Kits, Clipboards, whistles

• What is the total budget for all purchases?

• What did the club purchase last year? Was the buyer happy with the service? Did the vendor make it easy for the buyer?

• What other vendors did the last buyer speak with?

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