You See the Gap First
Coaches usually see the funding gap before anyone else: the uniforms that need replacing, the trip the budget doesn't quite cover, the equipment that has seen too many seasons. But you're usually not the person who signs off on a sponsorship deal. That decision typically sits with a league board or an athletic department.
So this page has two jobs: to explain what's possible, and to help you bring it to the people who can say yes.
What This Means For Your Team
- No upfront cost. Getting started doesn't draw on your team's budget. How we're paid is open for anyone to read on How We're Paid.
- Standing revenue. Sponsors can come back season after season, so your team isn't starting from zero every year.
- Funds that can go directly toward team needs. Uniforms, travel, and equipment, within your league's or school's rules about where sponsorship money goes.
Bring This to Your Program
A sponsorship for a team typically needs approval from the league board or the athletic department, and at public schools often the district too. That isn't a hurdle to work around; it's part of why sponsors can trust the deal. Here's the simple path:
- Forward this page to your board president or athletic director.
- Point them to the page written for them: athletic director or league board member.
- Zubie Five is glad to talk to them directly. You don't have to explain all of it yourself.
How It Works
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We Value Your Assets
We analyze your organization's audience, location, and assets to calculate their true fair market value, using the same methodology as pro sports agencies.
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We Find Your Sponsors
We identify, pitch, and negotiate with local businesses and national brands on your behalf. You focus on your program, and we focus on finding the money.
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Your Program Gets Funded
Sponsor dollars reach your organization and go straight back into your season, with nothing at risk for your program.
Common Questions
Can I set this up for just my team, or does it need league/school approval?
It usually needs approval. Sponsorship agreements generally sit with the league board or the school's athletic department (and for public schools, often the district), and those groups also decide where the money goes. We can build a program around a single sport, so a team-level start is possible. The first step is getting the right person into the conversation.
What do I bring to my board or AD to get this started?
Three things help: what your team needs and roughly what it costs (uniforms, travel, equipment), the basics of your season (roster size, home games, who usually attends), and any sponsors you already have. Add this page and the one written for them, and that's plenty. We'll handle the rest in the conversation.
Does this cost anything?
Getting started costs nothing, and we're only paid when sponsor money reaches your team's program. Everything is in writing before we make a single call, and the full details are open for anyone to read on How We're Paid.