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Team Proton is for players, coaches, creators and organizers who represent the game well and create real value in their community. A large following isn’t required. Specific, honest answers matter more than big estimates.

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Complete only the sections that apply to you. Questions for pickleball, softball and coaching appear once you choose them. Takes about 15 minutes.

About you

Which sport are you applying for? *

PickleballSoftballBoth

Which roles describe you? *

Athlete / competitive playerCoach / instructor / trainerContent creatorTeam / club / facility representativeLeague / tournament organizerCommunity ambassadorRetail / sales professionalOther

Select all that apply. You don’t need to be a pro athlete or content creator.

Other role Optional

Full name *

Email *

Phone *

City *

State / province *

Country *

Are you 18 or older? *

YesNo

Parent / guardian name *

Parent / guardian email *

Parent / guardian phone *

A parent or legal guardian must review this application. Please don’t provide a birth date.

Primary team, club, school, facility or company (if any) Optional

Your social accounts

List each platform separately. In-person influence matters too — no public social account is required.

I don’t have public social accounts

Instagram Optional

Followers (approx.) Optional

TikTok Optional

Followers (approx.) Optional

YouTube Optional

Subscribers (approx.) Optional

Facebook Optional

Followers (approx.) Optional

Other channels Optional

Which account best represents your work? Optional

Content & audience

Complete what applies. Estimates and “Unknown” are fine.

How often do you publish sports-related content? Optional

DailySeveral times per weekAbout once per weekA few times per monthRarelyI do not create content

Who is your audience? Optional

What does a typical post or video reach? Optional

Use 5–10 ordinary recent posts, not one viral example.

Share up to three examples of your strongest work Optional

What can you produce consistently? Optional

Short-form video / ReelsStories / live coverageProduct photosLong-form video / YouTubeCoaching / educational contentWritten reviews / newsletterOn-camera demonstrationsNot currently producing content

Your community

People you actually interact with — not the total membership of a facility you occasionally visit.

Where are you active in person? *

How many different people do you directly interact with in a typical month? *

01–2425–4950–99100–249250+Unknown

Briefly explain your estimate and how you interact Optional

Which groups or activities can you directly reach? Optional

Club / facility membersCoaching / private lessonsTeams / leaguesYouth / school programsTournaments / community eventsRetail / pro shop customersOpt-in newsletter / group chatCorporate / workplace groupsOnline-only audienceOther

What role do you have in those groups? Optional

Proton & brand fit

What is your experience with Proton products? *

I use Proton regularlyI use Proton occasionallyI have tried ProtonI have not tried Proton

Products used and one honest observation Optional

Why do you want to represent Proton specifically? *

How did you hear about Proton? Optional

Have you represented a brand or been in an affiliate program? Optional

YesNo

Brand / role / dates / what you delivered / why it ended Optional

Do current agreements or rules limit how you could represent Proton? Optional

No known restrictionsYes — explain belowUnsure / prefer to discuss

Another equipment brand, a school or team agreement, facility rules or exclusivity. Conflicts must be resolved before participation.

Brand or organization / restriction / end date Optional

Your pickleball background

Which playing or participation categories describe you? *

Recreational playerCompetitive amateurProfessional playerSenior professionalJunior playerCoach / teaching professionalNon-playing community / business roleOther

DUPR singles + date Optional

DUPR doubles + date Optional

DUPR / player profile link Optional

Self-assessed level Optional

Playing / organized sessions per week Optional

Tournaments in the past 12 months Optional

Your softball background

Which type of softball do you play, coach or support? *

FastpitchSlowpitchBothNon-playing role / N/A

What levels and roles describe your involvement? *

Youth / travel ballHigh schoolCollegeAdult recreationalCompetitive adultProfessional / semi-professionalCoach / hitting instructor / trainerTeam / league / facility representativeContent / retail / community roleOther

Team / organization / league / position Optional

Games in the past 12 months Optional

Tournaments in the past 12 months Optional

Active season / months Optional

Recent achievements or a public player / team profile Optional

What bat do you use, and what requirements apply to your play? Optional

Coaching & product demos

Proposed events, free product, staffing, expenses and any clinic or event compensation require separate written approval. Please don’t share attendee lists or private contact details.

What do you currently organize or deliver? Optional

Private lessonsGroup clinics / campsTeam practices / hitting sessionsLeague / club sessionsProduct demosOther

Sessions per typical week Optional

Different athletes per typical month Optional

Current role / credentials Optional

Where would coaching or demos take place? Optional

What permission do you have to run demos or promote products there? Optional

I can authorize this activityPermission already obtainedVenue / organization must approveNo current venue or permission

How often could you realistically offer approved product demos? Optional

WeeklyMonthlyQuarterly / seasonallySpecific events onlyNot currentlyUnknown

What would one realistic demo, clinic or hitting session look like? Optional

Could you track demo inventory and share basic product feedback? Optional

YesNeed to discussNot applicable

Events & business opportunities

N/A is a valid answer — a large pipeline isn’t expected. An introduction is not authority to quote terms, promise sponsorship or commit Proton inventory or spending.

Which events could you support in the next six months? Optional

Could you introduce Proton to business or organizational partners? Optional

Clubs / facilities / pro shopsRetailersTeams / schools / organizationsTournament / league organizersDistribution partnersNo current opportunities

Describe up to three realistic introductions Optional

What local area and travel range could you actively support? Optional

Sales & measurable impact

We’re looking for realistic evidence, not the biggest promise.

Have you helped generate sales, referrals, signups or attendance before? Optional

Yes — tracked resultsYes — informal / estimatedNo previous experience

Describe one relevant example Optional

How many paddles or bats could you realistically help sell in a typical month? Optional

01–23–56–1011–2021+Unknown

Core equipment only. An estimate, not a quota.

Sport / product and the basis for your estimate Optional

What is the strongest contribution you could make to Proton? *

Direct customer sales / referralsCoaching / demos / player influenceContent creation / audience reachCompetition / athlete exposureTeam / community developmentEvents / facilities / business introductions

How should we measure that contribution? *

Your first 90 days

Small, credible actions beat ambitious but unsupported promises.

Days 1–30 *

Days 31–60 *

Days 61–90 *

How much time could you consistently dedicate each month? *

Under 2 hours2–5 hours6–10 hours11–20 hours20+ hoursVariable / discuss

When could you start, and what could affect follow-through? Optional

What support would you need to carry out this plan? Optional

Partnership expectations

Which opportunity are you seeking? *

Ambassador / affiliate opportunityGear-based sponsorshipCoaching / clinics / event collaborationContent / creator collaborationTeam / club / facility partnershipPaid athlete / creator sponsorship reviewNot sure — help identify the best fitOther

Requests for gear, fixed pay or larger partnerships are reviewed separately and aren’t guaranteed.

Specific request and why it’s justified Optional

Would you participate without a guaranteed salary or travel budget? *

YesNoDepends on the program / discuss

Are you willing to include Proton in your active public social bios? *

YesNeed to discuss a restrictionN/A — no public profiles

Are you willing to use Proton consistently and discuss category exclusivity? *

YesNeed to discussNo

Can you send a brief activity update and take part in a 90-day review? *

YesNeed to discussNo

Is there anything important we haven’t asked? Optional

Acknowledgments

For applicants under 18, a parent or legal guardian must review this section.

The information I provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge, and I’ve identified estimates rather than presenting them as verified results. *

Applying doesn’t guarantee acceptance, free products, commissions, fixed compensation, travel support or any sponsorship benefit. *

Any participation, benefits, content requirements, commissions or exclusivity are governed by the written program terms or a signed agreement. *

If accepted, I’ll represent Proton professionally, follow its brand and sponsorship-disclosure guidelines, and avoid false or unauthorized product claims. *

I’ll disclose and resolve conflicting brand, school, team or facility obligations, and won’t promise products, prices, warranties or sponsorships on Proton’s behalf without approval. *

Products supplied for personal use, demos, promotion or testing may not be resold without Proton’s written approval. *

Proton may use this application and my links to evaluate fit, contact me about it and administer participation if accepted. This isn’t consent to unrelated marketing or a grant of rights to my content. *

We only use these details to review your application.

Applying doesn’t guarantee acceptance, products, compensation or any program benefit. Approved ambassadors receive the program terms before they start. We’ll never ask for your social media passwords.

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About you

Your social accounts

Content & audience

Your community

Proton & brand fit

Your pickleball background

Your softball background

Coaching & product demos

Events & business opportunities

Sales & measurable impact

Your first 90 days

Partnership expectations

Acknowledgments

Country/region