Fellow coaches, it's that time of year for my varsity program to start plans for our spring season. I will need to replace/add on to my supply of practice balls. Interested in hearing your recommendations.

My parameters: It's a small school with very tight budgets, so I have to be smart with my shopping requests. I coach both sexes, approximately 35-40 kids total. The AD prefers that we order through BSN where we get volume discounts and I have a good relationship with my BSN sales rep. But if there is a strong case for sourcing items elsewhere then I can usually get the school to go along. I need to stay in the $15-20 per ball range to be able to get the 20-25 or so new balls I need for this year.

Most of my current practice balls are Brine Attack. They have had really good durability for the price and hold air well over the course of a season. Drawback is they are very firm balls when inflated and aren't comfortable for long passing and other kicks requiring full power. They are fine for individual skills and short passing drills. So, I would like to supplement them with something closer to a game ball quality feel for long passing drills, scrimmages, etc. I had some Selects one time a few years ago which had great feel for the price but required air nearly every practice, so they became despised for that fact alone.

Just FYI, we have Wilson Forte Fybrid II for our game balls. Our Assn has a sponsorship agreement with Wilson, so we are required to use their brand for competition. Those are great balls, but at $100 a pop they only come out for games and the most important scrimmages.

Ordering two different models of practice balls is not off the table either. I just have to stay in the $300-400 range of total spending. Appreciate everyone's input. TIA.