- Hi, I’m Mike — a grassroots football coach, small business owner, and dad of four. Over the years I’ve seen first-hand just how much effort goes into keeping grassroots teams running. Parents, coaches, and volunteers give up their time, raise money with raffles and car washes, and still end up short when it comes to funding things like kits, equipment, and pitch fees.
At the same time, I run a small business myself — and I know how valuable it can be to get your name out there, especially locally. I’ve sponsored teams in the past, but it was always through personal connections or word-of-mouth. That’s when it hit me: there’s no simple way for local businesses to find grassroots teams to support, and no easy way for teams to find the sponsors they desperately need.
That’s why I started SponsorMyTeam — a platform that connects grassroots teams with local businesses for sponsorship. We’re creating an online space where teams can set up a profile, tell their story, and match with potential sponsors in just a few clicks. Businesses can support teams in their community, get brand exposure, and do some good at the same time.
This isn’t just about football. We welcome all grassroots sports and active hobbies — from rugby and netball to BMX, gymnastics, and even Airsoft. If it brings people together and helps them grow, it deserves support.
But this platform will be more than just a matchmaking tool.
SponsorMyTeam is being built to become a community in itself — with contract generators, logo tools, social templates, fundraising support, and future features like an AI-powered logo builder and a sponsor reward program. The goal is to make sponsorship easy, secure, and beneficial for both sides — and to keep grassroots sport alive and thriving.
I’ve bootstrapped the startup so far, and now I’m asking for your help to take it to the next level. The funds raised here will help us build the full version of the website, grow the community, and deliver real, lasting impact.
If you’ve ever played grassroots sport, supported a team, or run a business that wanted to give back, I’d love you to be part of this journey. Thank you for believing in the idea — and in the people who make grassroots sport so special.
Mike
Founder, SponsorMyTeam