Athlete Support Help Guide

When your competitive season rolls around, it's time to freshen up your profile with new photos and videos, update your competition results and start researching brands you would like to represent for the upcoming season.

Support levels and agreements vary by company, but can range anywhere from product discounts to free products and beyond (based on talent and marketability).

Always remember, Athlete Support is a two-way street and brands select athletes to represent them and offer deals comparable to how much exposure you can generate for their company. Just a few of the hundreds of participating brands offering athlete support for 2013 on Hookit.com include Monster Army, Yoshimura, TiLube, FreeGun Underwear, Powersport Grafx, Deft Family, Spy Optic, Rockwell, Dunlop Tires, AXO, Fuel Clothing, Twin Air, Renthal, Matrix Concepts and GoPro.

For a complete list, visit http://www.hookit.com/brands. 

Take a minute to look at the other tips we've prepared below and feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

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1. Get Prepared: Update Your Profile & Resume

• Update your Profile - Do you have current photos, videos and information?
• Competition Results - Click on the "Add Event/Result" tab on your Dashboard and add your latest
• Upload Photos - Upload current photos and organize your galleries to showcase your best shots
• Upload Videos - Videos are the best way to showcase your talent. Post current videos.
• Contact Info - Are your address, phone number and contact information up to date?

2. Apply / Re-Apply for Athlete Programs: Search for Programs


Search for Opportunities:
We just recently introduced 'Hookups' as a new item in the top navigation to provide quick access to Athlete Programs on Hookit.com. This page allows you to search for specific brands, programs that apply to your sport, and programs that you qualify for. Click on the brand that interests you and apply for their program!

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3. Promote Yourself: Updating and Promoting Your Profile through Social Media

Hookit allows you to integrate all of your favorite social media platforms with your Hookit account. Using your Facebook to login, hash tagging #Hookit on your Instagram photos and sharing your deals on Twitter are all ways of driving people to your Hookit profile. 

Hot tip: Keep the same name on all social sites (if possible.) This will make it easier for people to find you. The simpler, the better!

	Promote Yourself & Your Sponsors Grab digital stickers and badges to distribute across your social web.		How the Sponsorship Tools Work Track and improve your brand hits, profile views, rating and more...
	What Companies Want Learn straight from the companies what they want and expect from you.		Applying for Sponsorship Before you apply, read these important tips...
	I'm Sponsored, Now What? Learn the ins and outs of being sponsored and what's expected of you...		How to Get in the Media Want your face and footage in the mags and media? Here's how...

+ Other Programs on Hookit.com to Check Out
Loretta Lynn’s Rider Directory - The most prestigious race in amateur motocross just wrapped up in early August - the 2010 AMA Amateur National Championships in Tennessee. With nearly 70% of the qualifying riders being Hookit.com members, we set up the rider directory to give members a way to learn more about the fastest riders in the country and for brands to instantly invite the riders into their sponsorship programs. Check it out at www.hookit.com/lorettalynns.