Football gear guide
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Helmets and pads
Your helmet and shoulder pads usually come from your school, and helmets have to meet NOCSAE standards and be fitted by someone trained to do it. We don't link to helmets here. Ask your coach or equipment manager before buying any protective equipment, and check your state association's rules on mouthguards, visors and gloves.
Gear to compare
| Item | Link |
|---|---|
| Football cleats | View on Amazon (paid link) |
| Turf shoes | View on Amazon (paid link) |
| Receiver and skill gloves | View on Amazon (paid link) |
| Lineman gloves | View on Amazon (paid link) |
| Mouthguards | View on Amazon (paid link) |
| Compression shorts and girdles | View on Amazon (paid link) |
| Arm sleeves | View on Amazon (paid link) |
| Agility ladder and cones | View on Amazon (paid link) |
| Resistance bands | View on Amazon (paid link) |
| Football (training ball) | View on Amazon (paid link) |
| Cooling towel | View on Amazon (paid link) |
Camp bag checklist
Gear
☐ Cleats and a pair of turf shoes ☐ Gloves ☐ Mouthguard ☐ Compression shorts ☐ Two shirts (camps often run in heat) ☐ Socks
Recruiting
☐ Camp registration confirmation and waiver ☐ A list of coaches you've emailed ☐ Your Hudl link ready on your phone ☐ Transcript copy or GPA, in case coaches ask ☐ NCAA Eligibility Center ID
Health
☐ Water, electrolytes and snacks ☐ Sunscreen ☐ Any medication you need ☐ Your physical/medical form if the camp requires one