Journal · Reynoso Sport Shop
Notes from the sport shop
Training, backyard setups and looking after gear, written in Chicago.
Jul 2026What people buy at eight in the evening, the night before a gameSix days a week we are open until nine, and the last hour has a pattern. What gets forgotten, and what to keep in the bag so it does not.Read →
Jun 2026Setting up a small backyard for three sports at onceA Chicago lot is not large. A layout that lets soccer, volleyball and general conditioning share the same twenty-five feet.Read →
May 2026Elbow pads: getting the fit right, and when to leave them offVolleyball pads that slide down do nothing. How to size them, what the different densities are for, and when they hurt more than they help.Read →
Apr 2026Push-up boards: what the coloured positions actually changeThe colour-coded board looks like marketing. Each position genuinely shifts the load between chest, shoulders, triceps and back.Read →
Apr 2026Grip strength: why forearm trainers are not a gimmickAdjustable hand grippers look like something from a magazine advert. They are one of the few pieces of kit with a genuinely wide payoff.Read →
Mar 2026Buying for a kid who changes sport every yearThree seasons, three sports, one budget. What is worth buying properly and what can wait until they stick with something.Read →