A Winning Partnership: How Ares Sportswear Became a Key Player for Worthington Kilbourne Girls Soccer

When you’re the head coach of a high school girls soccer team, you’re juggling a lot—practice schedules, team selections, parent communication, and yes, spiritwear. For the Worthington Kilbourne Girls Soccer program, Coach Meghann wanted to find a spiritwear and athletic gear partner that truly understood what her players (and their parents) wanted. After years of working with companies that came up short, she found what she was looking for in Ares Sportswear.

From Frustration to Fulfillment

The team ultimately stopped working with their original vendor due to limited product options that didn’t meet their athletes’ expectations. “I coach high school girls and they are very particular—in the best way,” Meghann explained.

Thanks to a recommendation from a soccer parent who had worked with Ares through a club team, Meghann was able to work with Dan at Ares to build a team store with all of the styles and products her team wanted.

A Team Store That Actually Works

Last year, Worthington Kilbourne Girls Soccer launched their first team store with Ares. They didn’t just get spiritwear—they got preseason tournament jerseys, practice shirts, and an online shopping experience that delivered on both speed and style.

“Everyone was super pleased with the products and how quickly they came,” she said. “Dan is incredibly easy to work with.”

What Sets Ares Apart?

According to Meghann, these three things set Ares apart from the other options:

1. Speed: With a season that kicks off just weeks after tryouts, timing is everything. Ares helped the team open their store around the last week of July and got gear delivered before the first game in late August.
2. Brand Options: High school girls know what they like—and that usually means name brands like Nike and Champion. Ares delivered.
3. Customization & Involvement: Ares provided a catalog for the girls to choose their favorite styles and colors. Then a volunteer parent—designated as the “spiritwear coordinator”—worked directly with Dan to finalize the store.

With preseason right around the corner, the Worthington Kilbourne Girls Soccer team is already planning their next store launch with Ares this summer.

In the end, it comes down to trust. After 16 years of coaching and working with multiple vendors, Meghann knows what works—and what doesn’t.

Thanks to Ares Sportswear, the Worthington Kilbourne Girls Soccer team is geared up, on time, and looking sharp.

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