Coach & Team Resource Center
Spend more time coaching and less time managing the business side of your program.
Arizona Boosters Foundation connects coaches and teams with fundraising, sponsorship, travel, apparel, and planning resources designed to help programs operate more efficiently.
ABF supports the operations side of your program. We do not provide coaching instruction, eligibility determinations, legal advice, or personnel guidance.
Fundraising & Revenue
Team campaigns, donation drives, product fundraisers, and team stores. ABF has a program for every team size and every goal — from covering entry fees to funding a full season.
Start a Team Campaign
Tax-deductible donation fundraising through ABF's 501(c)(3). No upfront cost. Donors give online in minutes. You set the goal, we provide the infrastructure.
Start a Campaign → How It Works →Product Fundraisers
Ripped Jerky and Gold Athletics Gold Card are proven product programs teams run with no inventory. Athletes sell, supporters buy something real.
All Fundraising Options →Team Stores
Zero upfront cost online team stores through James Lee Dean. Custom apparel and fan gear — your team earns on every order placed.
Uniforms & Gear → Team Stores via JLD →Sponsorships & Community Partners
ABF connects coaches with local and regional businesses who want to support teams. We help you package what you have to offer and make the conversation with sponsors easier.
Business Partnerships
Local and regional businesses can partner with your team through ABF. We handle the structure — you get the support. Includes branded recognition, event presence, and program alignment.
Partner Overview →Community Partnerships
Cities, municipalities, and community organizations can sponsor team programs through ABF. Great for programs embedded in a specific city or region.
Community Partnerships →All ABF Partners
See the full ABF partner network — companies already aligned with supporting youth and high school athletic programs.
View All Partners →Sponsorship Planning Worksheet
Use this to prepare before approaching any business sponsor. Know what you’re asking for and what you’re offering before you walk in the door.
What to offer sponsors:
- Logo on uniforms, banners, or team social media
- Named sponsorship of a specific event, game, or tournament
- Mention in team communications and newsletters
- Title sponsor of a fundraising campaign or team store
- Community visibility at games and events
What to know before you go:
- Your team’s roster size and geographic reach
- Season schedule and key events (championships, tournaments)
- Social media following (team or school accounts)
- How ABF handles tax-deductible contributions on behalf of the sponsor
- Specific dollar amount you’re requesting and what it covers
Suggested sponsor tiers:
- Program Partner ($500+) — logo placement + social mention
- Game Sponsor ($1,000+) — named game or event + banner
- Season Sponsor ($2,500+) — title sponsor of season campaign, jersey placement, recurring recognition
Team Travel & Lodging
Hotel blocks, multi-room bookings, and tournament travel support. ABF’s Engine partnership makes group lodging coordination significantly easier for coaches.
Engine — Group Hotel Bookings
Engine specializes in hotel blocks for sports teams. Instead of coordinating rooms across a dozen family texts, let Engine handle the group block. ABF connects coaches with Engine’s team travel support directly.
Request Travel Support →Tournament Travel Checklist
Logistics, hotel, family coordination, gear — use the checklist below to plan ahead for tournament weekends.
See Coach Tools section ↓
Uniforms, Apparel & Team Stores
Uniforms, spirit wear, player packs, fan gear, and online team stores. ABF partners with James Lee Dean and other suppliers to outfit programs without requiring upfront investment.
Uniforms & Gear
Custom uniforms, practice gear, and equipment through ABF’s partner network. Discounts available for ABF-enrolled programs.
Uniforms & Gear →Team Stores via James Lee Dean
Launch a zero-upfront-cost online team store. Parents, fans, and athletes order directly. Custom apparel and spirit wear without you managing inventory.
Set Up a Team Store →Team Discounts
ABF-enrolled teams get access to partner discounts on nutrition, equipment, gear, and services. Ask about current discount programs.
Team Discounts →Team Budget & Planning Resources
Use these tools to organize season expenses, fundraising goals, travel costs, and major deadlines before the season gets away from you.
Season Budget Worksheet
Run through this at the start of the season. Knowing your total cost before the first practice gives your fundraising a real target.
Expenses to account for:
- Registration / league fees
- Uniforms and practice gear (initial + replacements)
- Equipment (shared and individual)
- Tournament and competition entry fees
- Travel and lodging (away games, tournaments)
- Team meals and nutrition (road trips, game days)
- Facility rental or field fees
- Officials and scorekeepers
- Medical / training supplies (tape, ice, first aid)
- Team communications and technology
- End-of-season event or banquet
Once you have your total:
- Subtract expected family contributions and registration income
- The gap is your fundraising target — build your campaign around that number
- Start a campaign once you have a clear goal in mind
Fundraising Planning Checklist
Use this before launching any fundraising program to set your team up for a strong run.
- Choose your fundraising program (Donation Campaign, Ripped Jerky, or Gold Card)
- Set a total team goal and communicate it to athletes and families
- Set individual goals per athlete (total goal ÷ roster size)
- Schedule the campaign window (2–3 weeks is the sweet spot)
- Hold a brief team meeting to explain how to share and ask
- Send families the campaign link or product kit with instructions
- Post a mid-campaign update (progress toward goal drives momentum)
- Follow up with athletes who haven’t started sharing yet
- Post a final push 48 hours before campaign closes
- Thank everyone publicly — donors, athletes, and families
- Review results vs. goal and document for next season
Tournament Travel Checklist
Cover logistics before tournament week so your focus stays on the game.
- Confirm tournament location, dates, schedule, and entry requirements
- Book hotel block early (Engine handles group lodging)
- Communicate hotel and departure details to families at least 2 weeks out
- Confirm room assignments and any athlete-only hotel policies
- Arrange team transportation to venue (bus, carpool, rideshare)
- Plan team meals — on the road and at the tournament site
- Pack team medical kit, ice bags, and trainer supplies
- Confirm athlete eligibility paperwork is complete and on file
- Download bracket or schedule to all coaching staff devices
- Brief athletes on tournament rules and behavior expectations
- Designate a parent point of contact for each travel day
Team Store Setup Guide
Launching a team store through James Lee Dean takes minimal setup and costs the program nothing upfront.
- Contact ABF or JLD to initiate your store setup (start here)
- Provide team name, colors, logo (or have them create one)
- Select product types: jerseys, hoodies, hats, bags, fan gear, etc.
- Review mockups before the store goes live
- Set the store launch date and a window (2–3 weeks typical)
- Share the store link via team text/email and social media
- Post reminders at the halfway point and 48 hours before close
- Orders ship directly to each buyer — no distribution required
- Team earns per item sold — confirm payout terms with JLD
- Re-run the store each season or for special events
Scholarships & Athlete Opportunities
Resources coaches can share directly with athletes and families — scholarships, NIL education, recruiting guidance, and individual athlete support programs.
Scholarships
ABF awards annual scholarships to student-athletes funded through community fundraising. Share with athletes who deserve recognition.
Scholarship Info →NIL Education
Share NIL guides with your athletes and their families. Help them understand what’s allowed before they sign anything or accept a deal.
NIL Opportunities → NIL Parent Guide →Recruiting & Individual Support
Recruiting guides, college NIL resources, and individual athlete programs coaches can share with athletes navigating the next level.
Recruiting Guide → Athlete Resources →What This Page Does Not Cover
ABF supports the operations side of your program. The following are outside our scope and require qualified professionals or your governing body:
- Coaching strategy or player development
- Playing time decisions
- Athlete discipline or conduct issues
- Medical guidance or injury evaluation
- Eligibility determinations
- Legal or contract advice
- Parent conflict management
- Personnel and staffing decisions
Start With a Fundraiser. We’ll Handle the Rest.
ABF handles campaign infrastructure, partner connections, and program logistics so your energy stays on the game. Let’s build your season plan together.