08 Trends
Change Equals Growth in Team; First Six
Qualify for NSGA Independent Dealer Program
14 Hard on the Hardwood
Basketball faces many challenges, but remains
a key year-round sport for team dealers.
18 Covering All Bases
Baseball and softball get in scoring position
by building awareness and participation.
24 Olympic Movement
Baseball and softball return to the Olympics in
Japan, but how long will that exposure last?
26 Hot on Top
The Team Insight Headwear Vendor Roundtable
talks caps with three of the top vendors.
52 Business Advice for Team Dealers
Make a Choice — Cheap, Fast or Good
Call Me! — How To Make A Better Business Call
Say Goodbye — Maybe You Have To Cut The Chord
Stay Healthy — Become A Better Health Care Buyer
58 End Zone
Football Canada Bans Tackle Youth Football;
BSN Acquires Key, Legacy Team Sales; Todd Levine
Rejoins Founder Sports Group; House Joins USB
Management Team
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