Tame the Locker Room Chaos
For equipment managers and athletic directors, nothing is more frustrating than seeing a $300 football helmet tossed onto a concrete floor or stuffed into a damp locker. Improper storage leads to scratched paint, bent face masks, and trapped moisture that breeds odor and dangerous bacteria. Our collection of professional equipment racks solves these problems instantly. By providing a dedicated, breathable resting place for helmets and shoulder pads, you significantly extend the lifespan of your gear, making these storage carts one of the smartest long-term investments your athletic department can make.
Engineered for Heavy Loads and Easy Transport
We stock specifically chosen storage solutions to accommodate the spatial constraints of any locker room or equipment shed:
- Football Helmet Carts: We offer both Horizontal and Vertical style helmet carts. Horizontal carts are great for wide equipment rooms where easy access is prioritized, while vertical carts (like the Champion Sports FBWR) save precious floor space and can easily roll through narrow stadium doorways. Most standard carts hold between 50 and 60 helmets.
- Shoulder Pad Racks: Shoulder pads are incredibly bulky and difficult to stack without them toppling over. Our specialized two-stack and four-stack pad racks feature tall, heavy-gauge steel poles designed to slide through the neck opening of the pads. We even carry high-capacity Pro Deluxe models capable of holding 60+ sets of pads in a single, compact footprint.
- Heavy-Duty Mobility: A rack fully loaded with varsity football equipment is incredibly heavy. That’s why all our storage carts feature heavy-duty, non-marking swivel casters. This allows a single student manager to roll the entire team's gear from the practice field to the locker room effortlessly.
- Ventilation & Hygiene: Hanging pads and helmets in the open air allows sweat to dry quickly, which prevents the buildup of mold, mildew, and MRSA—a critical safety priority for modern athletic programs.
Why Buy Your Storage Gear From Morley Athletic
Since 1931, Morley Athletic has been a trusted family tradition and a leading supplier of premium team sports equipment and locker room solutions. We understand the logistical nightmare of managing gear for an 80-man football roster. We proudly accept school purchase orders and offer highly competitive pricing to help your facility stay organized on budget. When you shop with Morley Athletic, you are partnering with 95 years of expertise dedicated to keeping your gear safe, clean, and ready for game day.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why should we use a rack instead of storing gear in bins or bags?
Tossing sweaty football gear into an enclosed bin or canvas bag traps moisture. This not only causes severe odor problems but accelerates the degradation of the foam padding and dramatically increases the risk of bacterial infections (like staph/MRSA). Open-air storage racks allow the equipment to dry completely between practices. Furthermore, stacking helmets in bins leads to severely scratched shells and bent face masks.
2. How many shoulder pads can a standard rack hold?
It depends on the model and the size of the pads (youth vs. varsity lineman pads). Our two-stack racks typically hold 30-40 pads, while our four-stack and Pro Deluxe racks can comfortably hold 60 to 80 sets of shoulder pads.
3. What is the difference between a vertical and horizontal helmet cart?
A horizontal cart has a wider, lower profile and displays the helmets side-by-side across multiple long tiers. A vertical cart uses a much smaller footprint on the floor but stacks the helmets higher. Vertical carts are highly recommended for older schools with narrow hallways, tight doorways, or cramped equipment closets.
4. Will these carts roll over turf or grass?
While the heavy-duty swivel wheels are primarily designed for smooth concrete, tile, or rubberized locker room floors, the large caster size on our premium models does allow them to be rolled over firm, dry grass or artificial turf if you need to transport gear directly to the practice field.
5. Do the racks require assembly?
Yes. To keep freight shipping costs down, our helmet and shoulder pad racks are shipped "knocked down" (unassembled). They feature simple bolt-together construction, and an equipment manager or maintenance worker can typically assemble a rack in 15 to 20 minutes using basic hand tools.
6. Do you accept school purchase orders for locker room equipment?
Absolutely. Morley Athletic has worked directly with schools and universities for over nine decades. We happily accept school purchase orders. Athletic directors and coaches can easily submit a formal PO to purchase storage carts, field repair kits, blocking dummies, and locker room whiteboards for their entire athletic complex.
