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Zubie Five
Commission-Only Sponsorship Brokerage Expanding Nationwide

Zubie Five Prospects, Prices & Pitches Sponsorships.
You Keep the Revenue.

Keeping kids on the field. Keeping programs funded.

Zubie Five finds sponsors for community sports organizations and gets paid only when they do. Youth leagues, high school athletics, nonprofits, collegiate and pro programs, motorsports, and parks and rec departments — across Arizona, California, and Nevada, expanding nationwide.

$0
Upfront Cost to Orgs
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Audiences Served
100%
Commission-Based Model
AZ · CA · NV
Expanding Nationwide
Who's Behind This
Ten Years Selling Sponsorship. Now for Programs That Actually Need It.

I'm Adam Zubiate. I've spent my career in sports and nonprofit business development — I've worked with numerous professional sports organizations across Arizona and California, handling everything from ticket sales and community engagement to hospitality and partnerships. On the nonprofit side, I ran fundraising galas and golf tournaments for well-known national nonprofits while establishing new corporate partnership opportunities for their programs. I know what a brand's marketing director needs to see before they say yes, because I've spent ten years making that pitch and hearing the answer.

Zubie Five brings that to youth leagues, high school athletics, and community nonprofits — the programs that have real audiences and nobody selling for them.

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Our Eight Verticals
One Broker. Eight Audiences.

Zubie Five brings ten years of pro and nonprofit sponsorship experience to every level of community and independent sports.

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Youth & Community Sports
Youth Sports Organizations

We find, pitch, and close brand partnerships for leagues, schools, clubs, and community rec programs nationwide. Our commission-only model means we only earn when you do.

  • Little leagues & youth baseball
  • Soccer clubs & academies
  • Youth basketball & football leagues
  • Cheer, swim, track & all other sports
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High School Athletics
High School Athletics

Fund uniforms, equipment, and travel through corporate sponsorships.

  • Gym & Stadium Signage
  • Varsity Uniform Sponsors
  • PA Announcements & Scoreboard
  • Program Booklet & Game Day Ads
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Nonprofit & Community
Nonprofit & Sports Partnerships

We build co-branded events, fundraising partnerships, and community activations between nonprofits and sports organizations. We also help nonprofits think bigger about sports as a marketing and engagement channel.

  • Nonprofit-sports partnership brokerage
  • Co-branded event and fundraiser strategy
  • Corporate sponsor matching for nonprofits
  • Educational resource library
  • Community foundations & cause orgs
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For Sponsors
Brands & Sponsors

Reach thousands of local families throughout an entire season, at a fraction of the cost of traditional advertising, with genuine community impact.

  • Local businesses & regional chains
  • National brands & franchise groups
  • Single-market & multi-market programs
  • Category exclusivity & activation menus
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Cities & Government
Parks & Rec / Sports Commissions

We help cities, parks & recreation departments, and sports commissions unlock sponsorship revenue for the youth leagues and programs in their community — backed by data you can bring to your director or council.

  • Parks & recreation departments
  • Local & regional sports commissions
  • Tournaments, showcases & multi-day events
  • County recreation departments
  • Economic development offices
  • City & county government programs
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Collegiate Athletics
Collegiate Athletics

Agency-level sponsorship strategy for college athletic departments that the big firms overlook. We bring the same sophistication the power conferences get to D1–D3, NAIA, and NJCAA programs.

  • D1, D2, D3 & NAIA athletic programs
  • NJCAA & junior college athletics
  • Venue, facility & scoreboard signage
  • Multi-sport & conference-wide packages
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Motorsports & Racing
Motorsports

Local and regional racetracks run some of the most sponsor-friendly inventory in community sports — recurring weekly audiences, high dwell time, and signage that photographs well.

  • Local & regional racetracks
  • Weekly racing series & special events
  • Track signage & victory lane branding
  • Driver & race team partnerships
Professional & Minor League
Pro & Minor League

Independent and developmental professional teams have real audiences and real inventory, but rarely the sales infrastructure to monetize them. We build and run that side of the business.

  • Independent professional sports teams
  • Minor league & developmental leagues
  • Summer collegiate & wood bat leagues
  • Sports-adjacent organizations

Sports is where we do most of our work — but if you run a program with a real audience and nobody selling for it, we should talk.

The Process
Zubie Five Does the Work.
You Keep the Revenue.

A four-step process that turns your organization's untapped sponsorship potential into real, recurring revenue.

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We Learn Your Organization

We assess your programs, audience, community footprint, and current revenue channels. This becomes the foundation of your entire sponsorship strategy.

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We Build Your Package

We identify every sponsorship asset you have from jerseys, banners, events, digital, and build tiered packages with professional pitch decks.

03
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We Find & Pitch Brands

We handle 100% of outreach, pitching, follow-up, and negotiation with local businesses and national brands. You never make a sales call.

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You Get Paid. We Earn Ours.

Commission-only. We earn a percentage of closed deals.

Why It Works
The Zubie Five
Difference

Professional teams have someone whose entire job is selling sponsorship. Community organizations have a board member doing it between practices. We bring ten years of pro and nonprofit sponsorship experience to programs that have real audiences and nobody selling for them — across Arizona, California, and Nevada, and expanding.

See All the Data Behind Our Model →
67%
Of Youth Sports Parents Would Buy From a Sponsor
Parents notice who sponsors their kid's team — and say they'd buy from them. (Priority Partnerships / YouGov Sport, 2026)
58%
Of U.S. Youth Played Organized Sports in 2024 — Nearly Back to a Decade-Ago Level
15 states are already hitting the federal Healthy People 2030 target of 63% — holding steady since 2023. The momentum is real — and your brand can be part of it. (Jon Solomon, Aspen Institute Project Play, May 2026)
$40B
Annual Family Spending on Youth Sports (2025)
Families now spend $40 billion a year on their kids' sports activities — more than twice the cash flowing through the NFL. Most community organizations are leaving their share of sponsorship revenue on the table. (Aspen Institute Project Play parent survey, 2025)
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Our Mission

Building a World Where Sports Changes Lives at Every Level

Every child deserves the chance to play. That belief is why Zubie Five exists — but the way to protect it isn't a slogan, it's revenue.

When a league lands real sponsorship, it can hold registration fees down, buy equipment it was asking families to cover, and fund scholarships for the kids who need them. When a league can't, it shrinks or folds — and rec ball stops being an option in that community. Club and travel programs do great work, but they're a different commitment and a different budget. Families should get to choose that, not get pushed into it.

I grew up playing. I want kids today to have the same shot, which means the organizations giving it to them need to be funded well enough to stay open.

Today, Zubie Five serves youth leagues, high school athletics, club and travel programs, nonprofits, collegiate and independent sports properties, motorsports, and cities and parks & rec departments across Arizona, California, and Nevada. Whether we're securing a jersey patch sponsor for a little league or building a full sponsorship strategy for a D3 athletic department, the mission is the same: find the right partners, unlock the right revenue, and let sports do what it does best.

We believe sports, at every level, is one of the most powerful forces for community, character, and connection that exists. Our job is to make sure the organizations delivering that impact never have to do it without the resources they deserve.

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Complete Transparency
How We're Paid

We only get paid when you get paid.

Commission-only. We earn 15–30% of the sponsorship revenue we close for you, scaled to deal size — larger deals, lower rates. Renewal rates decline every season and never reach zero. We're paid only on money you actually collect, never on signatures.

We work with organizations where the total sponsorship opportunity is $1,000 or more per season. There's no minimum on any individual sponsorship — five outfield banners at $200 each is a program we'll build. One $200 banner with nothing else to sell isn't.

If you're not sure what you've got, our valuation tool is free and we'll walk through it with you.

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FAQ
Questions? We Have Answers.
What does it cost to work with Zubie Five? +
Nothing upfront. We operate on a commission-only basis — typically 15–30% of the sponsorship deals we close on your behalf, scaled to deal size, with renewal rates that decline every season. $1,000 minimum per season across your whole sponsorship program — no minimum on any single sponsorship. No retainers, no monthly fees, no payment until we deliver results, and your exact rates are in your agreement before we make a single call. See the full commission structure →
How long does it take to get sponsors? +
It depends on your organization size, market, and timing. Some deals close within weeks. Others take a 60-90 day sales cycle. We give you a realistic timeline based on your specific situation during our initial assessment.
Are we too small to attract sponsors? +
Not at all. Local businesses often prefer smaller, community-based organizations because the audience is hyper-local and the relationship is personal. Even small single-field leagues can land meaningful sponsorships with the right pitch.
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You Have Something Sponsors Want.

Leagues, high school athletics, club and travel, nonprofits, college and pro programs, motorsports, cities and parks & rec. Tell me about your organization and I'll tell you what it's worth.

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