From Vision to Reality
Two friends from West Roxbury High School with a shared dream of creating something extraordinary for their community.
TCS Founders
Aaron Higginbottom & Ralph Sanon
Co-Founders, TCS Sportswear
Our Journey
From classmates to co-founders, Aaron and Ralph's story is one of friendship, determination, and a shared vision for community impact.
The Beginning
It all started at West Roxbury High School, where Aaron Higginbottom and Ralph Sanon first crossed paths. Ralph excelled in digital art class, developing a natural talent for creating original, eye-catching designs.
Meanwhile, Aaron pursued his passion for business, studying accounting at Norfolk State University. Little did they know that their complementary skills would one day create something extraordinary.
In 2019, they decided to combine Ralph's creative genius with Aaron's business acumen, and TCS Sportswear was born with a mission to serve their community.
"It is an individualized experience from the second you put in your order to the second you get it and put it on. We want that to be different than anybody else."- Aaron Higginbottom, Co-Founder
Giving Back to Our Community
Boston Public Schools Partnership
We're passionate about working with Boston Public Schools, many of which don't have the resources to frequently update their practice wear and uniforms. Our goal is to ensure every student athlete has access to quality apparel they can be proud of.
The Prep Shop & BLM Collection
Beyond sportswear, we launched The Prep Shop featuring our Black Lives Matter collection. We believe in using our platform to promote positive change and stand behind the causes that matter to our community.
Our Milestones
Key moments that shaped our journey and defined our mission.
West Roxbury High School
Aaron and Ralph meet in high school, where Ralph develops his digital art skills
TCS Founded
Combining Aaron's business acumen and Ralph's creative talents to launch TCS
Community Focus
Partnering with Boston Public Schools during challenging times
BLM Collection
Launching The Prep Shop with Black Lives Matter merchandise
Growing Impact
Expanding our reach while staying true to our community roots
The Future
Continuing to inspire the next generation of Black entrepreneurs
Our Values
These core principles guide everything we do and shape how we serve our community.
Community First
We prioritize serving Boston Public Schools and our local community, ensuring everyone has access to quality athletic wear.
Above & Beyond
Every order is an individualized experience from consultation to delivery, with personalized packaging and attention to detail.
Black Excellence
We're proud to be a Black-owned business, bringing fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to the industry.
Quality & Affordability
High-quality custom apparel that schools and teams can afford, without compromising on excellence.
Recognition & Community
Our story has been featured and recognized by local media and arts communities.
Featured in Hunt News
Our journey was highlighted in Northeastern University's Hunt News, showcasing how TCS is carving a future for Black-owned companies in Boston.
Read ArticleHumphreys Street Studio
We're proud members of Humphreys Street Studio, part of a creative community that supports local artists and entrepreneurs in Boston.
View CommunityOur Impact by Numbers
"We're trying to grow and be the next big thing. It would be kind of cool to have a Black company be something huge, you know."- Aaron Higginbottom, Co-Founder
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Be part of our journey as we continue to grow, serve our community, and inspire the next generation.