Business, Players
The Sponsor One-Pager: What to Include When You Ask for Support
Most sponsor requests fail because they are too long, too vague or too focused on what the player needs. A sponsor wants to know who you are, what you are doing and what they get in return. One page is enough to answer all three, and it forces you to be clear.
1. Your story in three sentences
State who you are, your level and your goals for the next twelve months. Be honest. Sponsors can tell when a story is inflated, and a believable plan builds more trust than big promises.
2. Your numbers
Include your ranking, recent results, your schedule and your audience. If you have social media followers, newsletter subscribers or club connections, give real figures. If your numbers are small, say so and show your plan to grow them.
3. Your budget
Show what the season costs and what you are asking for. Break it into categories such as travel, coaching and equipment. Use the framework in our guide to building a realistic tour budget to keep the numbers credible.
4. What the sponsor gets
- Logo placement on apparel, bag or social media.
- Regular updates with photos and short stories.
- Appearances at local events or clinics.
- Honest reporting on results and how the support was used.
Make deliverables specific and realistic. It is better to promise one monthly update and deliver it than to promise daily posts and fall behind.
5. Tiers that suit different sponsors
Offer two or three levels so local businesses with a smaller budget can still participate. A simple structure might include a supporter tier, a partner tier and a presenting tier, each with clear benefits.
6. How to follow up
Send the one-pager with a short, personal message. Follow up once after a week or two. Once you have a sponsor, keep the relationship alive with consistent updates. For the bigger picture, read Sponsors, Representation and the Business Side of Tennis, or try our Sponsor Pitch Builder.
Think local first
Clubs, local businesses and tennis stores are often the most realistic first supporters. If you are a club or facility, tools like RunMyCourts help you keep members engaged and organized, which in turn makes your club a stronger partner for local players. Players looking for practice partners can use TennisMatch.io, and coaches often help with introductions, so see our guide on choosing the right coach.
Need help with the pitch?
Our Sponsor and Representation Prep service helps players shape the story, the assets and the outreach rhythm. If you know a club or player who could use RunMyCourts or TennisMatch.io, contact us and ask about referral rewards.
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