Famous Varsity Jackets in Media
Tuesday, December 08, 2020
From as early as the 50s, varsity jackets became a quintessential style of the all-American high school student. Throughout the years of film and television, the varsity jacket went hand in hand with main characters and the prototypical “jock” amongst a colorful cast of characters....Read More
The Letterman – Significance and Symbolism Behind Varsity Jackets Letters
Tuesday, December 08, 2020
A common fashion trend amongst American teens in the late 1950s, the letterman has been around for years and has maintained a timeless style. While they were officially introduced as sweaters by Harvard as a sign for its top-tier athletes in the 1860s, it was not until the early 1900s that the letterman became popularized....Read More
Leaving Behind a Legacy
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
The sudden of passing of now NBA Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant not only rattled the basketball community, but the world at large. With over 20,000 people flocking to the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA this past February, the impact Kobe had, not only within basketball, was felt by many....Read More
Professional Sports are Slowly Returning Back with the New Normal!
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
As the pandemic continues, companies have had to adjust to fit the current climate and best serve their communities. Sports and live events are no different. Many major sporting leagues have plans in place to resume their respective seasons. While the crowd may not be present, the spirit of competition is alive and well....Read More
Are You Ready for the #30DayUnitedChallenge?
Tuesday, June 09, 2020
Attention high school students! Summer is coming, and that means it’s time for the end of the school year and the off-season for many sports. Training is critical for athletes during this time, and to help make it more fun, we are proud to introduce the 30-Day United Challenge!...Read More
eSports: More Than Just Video Games
Friday, May 22, 2020
Traditional sports are great to play and watch, but if we are being honest, they aren’t for everyone. Not everyone desires to or can even be the traditional athlete; traditional meaning the players that are training 5 days a week...Read More
Fun Facts About Fairfield, NJ
Thursday, May 16, 2019
It’s a township located in the Northwest corner of Essex County, New Jersey about 25 miles outside of New York City.
It’s a rather small town (literally the least populated town in the county) but we’ve had our fair share of big things happen around here.
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The Evolution of Varsity Jackets in Women’s Sports
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
This country, this world, this society as a whole is male-dominated, and because of that, women have historically been last in accomplishing things that we today deem as your average every day feat. In 1920, women were finally given the right to vote...Read More
5 Ways to Get Your Child Involved in Team Sports
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Has your child showed some interest in sports, but hasn’t decided to join a team yet? Maybe it’s just a matter of deciding which sport is best for him/her. In addition to being a great way to meet new friends, regular exercise also helps improve a child’s overall health and physical fitness....Read More
The History and Evolution of the Varsity Jacket
Thursday, March 14, 2019
The iconic varsity jacket’s origins trace all the way back to Harvard University in the year 1865.
Harvard’s baseball team at the time was the first known group of students to sew large old English “H” patches onto their uniforms. But these uniforms weren’t varsity jackets, so to speak. Not yet, at least.....Read More