To provide exceptional quality products that not only meet but exceed their customer’s expectations, Destination Athlete® strives to create unique and personalized solutions that cater to the needs of each athlete or team.

Destination Athlete is a one-stop shop for athletes looking to showcase their team spirit with style and comfort. With their passion for sports and commitment to quality, they have become a trusted partner for teams, schools, and organizations nationwide. Whether it’s creating custom uniforms, fanwear, or equipment, Destination Athlete® holds the expertise and resources to make it happen.

The Founder, Doug Dickison, brings more than twenty years of highly successful business leadership experience to Destination Athlete® from working as an executive for a Fortune 50 organization in Senior Management. He aims to meet every client’s specific needs, working collaboratively throughout the process to deliver sustainable results.

Let’s take a closer look at what the company has been offering.

Building Better Communities Through Athletes®

Destination Athlete® recognizes sports’ significant role for athletes and the community. As a leader in the team sports industry, they take on a tremendous responsibility to build authentic connections with athletes, parents, coaches, and communities across the country. As the slogan “Everything Team, Everything Better®” suggests, the company has the most comprehensive offering of equipment, apparel, fundraising solutions, and performance products and services of any team dealer in the country.

The company is committed to providing the best products, services, and resources for youth, high school, and college athletes and ensuring their customers are 100% satisfied. Destination Athlete® offers superior customer service and a convenient online experience, giving sports families peace of mind.

Overcoming the Hurdles

Destination Athlete® firmly believes that sports can unite people and that teams can achieve winning outcomes when everyone is confident, knowing they have everything they need to succeed. As such, the company is dedicated to providing athletes, coaches, parents, and communities with the highest quality sports equipment, apparel, and services to support the pursuit of excellence in sports and beyond. The company is committed to building stronger communities by empowering athletes to achieve their full potential and inspiring others to do the same.

After achieving early success with the business model, the primary challenge for Destination Athlete® was to ensure that the company did not grow too fast and that they had the appropriate people, products, and platform in place to facilitate organic growth at a sustainable pace. The company recognized the importance of not simply succumbing to high demand but maintaining a balance of supply and demand to meet customer needs at all levels. Today, Destination Athlete® continues to experience growth while remaining mindful of this balance and prioritizing meeting customer needs with the utmost care and attention.

Adapting with Time

In the sports industry, several factors are essential to meet customers’ evolving needs. One critical factor is providing exceptional customer service to create a positive experience for athletes, coaches, and parents. Another vital aspect is the capacity to offer the latest safety equipment to protect athletes.

Furthermore, as the industry becomes increasingly mobile, it is crucial to provide a consumer-friendly shopping experience that caters to the convenience and preferences of customers. At Destination Athlete®, the company understands the importance of these factors and is continually striving to provide exceptional service, the latest safety equipment, and a user-friendly shopping experience to meet the evolving needs of customers in the sports industry.

Destination Athlete® recognizes the significance of technology in the sports industry and continues investing in this niche. The company has partnered with innovative tech platforms to keep pace with advancements in the industry, ensuring that they can offer the latest solutions to athletes, coaches, and parents.

Through these partnerships, Destination Athlete® has enhanced its ability to provide high-quality sports equipment, apparel, and services that meet customers’ evolving needs. The company remains committed to staying at the forefront of technology in the sports industry to offer its customers the best possible experience.

A Helping Hand

Destination Athlete® is dedicated to positively impacting the communities it serves, and giving back is an essential part of the company’s ethos. The company achieves its community engagement through four key areas:

1. The Destination Athlete® Showcase is a national awards program that offers scholarships and recognition to exceptional student-athletes who display excellence in Academics, Athletics, Leadership, and Character.
2. The company supports the Special Olympics by assisting athletes at summer games, providing a rewarding experience for volunteers who spend time with these inspiring athletes and their families.
3. Franchise owners play an integral role in community efforts at a local level by volunteering their time to assist teams, booster clubs, and charitable events.
4. Destination Athlete® operates the 4Star Foundation®, a charitable service that provides sporting goods to underprivileged athletes and teams in the communities they serve.

The company is committed to building relationships with customers and partners to create a positive impact in the communities it serves.

Getting You There®

In his vision to continually enhance the company’s operation and services concerning the upcoming goals, Doug Dickison is committed to constantly disrupting the team sports market. Rather than resting on its success, the company remains focused on the future. To achieve this, Destination Athlete® is dedicated to securing more innovative products and providing new, revolutionary services for its customers.

The company understands that the sports industry is continually evolving, and staying ahead of the curve is essential to meet the needs of athletes, coaches, and parents. Therefore, Destination Athlete® remains committed to developing innovative solutions to help its customers succeed. The company’s focus on innovation and growth is a testament to its commitment to providing the best possible experience for its customers and maintaining its position as a leader in the sports industry.