2023 Texas Smoke Partnership Kit, Intro Packages

WHO IS THE TEXAS SMOKE?

1842

On a dark morning in December, twenty men loaded the public archives of the Republic of Texas into three wagons, intending to move them out of Austin effectively robbing the city of its status as the capital of Texas.

Angelina Eberly, the owner of a local boarding house noticed the theft and fired a cannon situated on Congress Avenue.

Having been alerted by the blast, citizen heroes made pursuit and caught up to the perpetrators 18 miles to the north. The documents were returned to the city center, and the capital was preserved. All thanks to an alert, vigilant woman named Angelina.

2023

A group of determined women come together to once again defend the capital city. The Texas Smoke has all the passion, tenacity, and take-no-crap attitude of the heroes of 1842.

Austin’s 1st Professional Women’s Sports Team

Austin’s 2nd Major League Sports Team

The 1st Professional Sports Team to offer a comprehensive Athlete Care Program

200,700,000

IMPRESSIONS

on team announcement press release on March 1, 2023, in the first 24 hours.

Future plans include expansion to ownership of multiple teams within the WPF league and building a multi-sport stadium in the Austin area starting in 3 years

TEXAS SMOKE LEADERSHIP

OWNERS

BRANDON PHILLIPS

Brandon Phillips is a World Series Champion (Boston Red Sox, 2018). He has 17 years of major league experience playing for the Cleveland Indians, Cincinnati Reds, Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Angels and Boston Red Sox. Phillips is a 3-time MLB All-Star, 4-time Gold Glove winner, Silver Slugger Award winner, 30-30 Club Member, and is currently an MLB Hall of Fame candidate.

JADE CARGILL

Professional wrestler, Jade Cargill, is signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW), where she is the inaugural and current AEW TBS Champion. Her ongoing reign is the longest reign of any AEW championship over 400 days.

MANAGEMENT

National Pro-Fastpitch 8-time All-Pro and NCAA All-American

MARKETING & PR

The Community Factory is women-owned company that manages marketing, community, brand, and player partnerships for The Texas Smoke.

Zilker Media is the women-owned and operated PR firm for The Texas Smoke in Austin, TX.

Special Assistant to the GM

Eric Mays General Manager

Courtney Hawkins Assistant GM MILB Player

Sarah Pauly

HOME STADIUM: CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY

FIT FOR THE PROS

600+ Fans per game & over 10,800 during the season

Ability to bring in food & beverage

Permitted for Alcohol with product integration

Pre & post game events & activities

18HOME GAMES

THE LEAGUE

THE BREAKDOWN

36 Games (18 Home Games & 18 Away Games)

Players drafted to the WPF league include Team USA Olympians and Division 1 NCAA Softball athletes

The Texas Smoke signed the first Italian player to enter the WPF league

The Texas Smoke is the first professional sports team to hire a head coach from a historically black college

LEAGUE TEAMS

OPENING DAY: JUNE 15

CORPORATE PROGRAMS

MAJOR LEAGUE BUSINESS

Utilizing sport strategies and proven tactics to improve your team’s performance!

Coach Tori Tyson: Learn how to lead your team with authentic care

Texas Smoke Players: Learn how to be a team player and take feedback

Dr. Jessica Garza: Learn four mood regulating strategies and gain self-awareness

ATHLETE CARE PROGRAM

Providing female athletes with the necessary tools to succeed on and off the field!

Personal branding and media training for players

Financial management and literacy training

Entrepreneurial workshops

Curated brand representation

Childcare

Curated brand representation

EMPOWERING FEMALE ATHLETES

OFFICIAL PROVIDER

CATEGORIES & OPPORTUNITIES

Athletic Gear

Hydration Provider

Sports Psychologist

Food & Beverage

Energy Drink

Beauty Services

SPONSORSHIP ASSETS

PRE & POST GAME

First Pitch

Pre-Game Tailgate

Pre-Game Concert

Post-Game Interviews

Kid Reporter

Run The Bases

Game Summary Party

THEMED NIGHTS

A League of Their Own

Pride

Back to School

Fan & Customer Appreciation

Movie Night

Heroes Appreciation

BBQ Tailgate & Smokin’ Contest

Cannon Ball Drop

Silent Jersey Auction

Score 4 Runs & Win

Diamond Dig

Human Billboard

Lip Sync Battle

Verses Battle

Launch A Ball

PROMOTIONS DIGITAL

Social Media Contests

Reality Show TV Placement

Streaming Naming Rights

Website Promotion

National Sports Podcasts By Players

Website & Radio Marketing

SPONSORSHIP ASSETS

SIGNAGE

Outfield Wall Signage

Concourse Signage

Dugout Signage

Bleacher Signage

Co-Marketed Billboards

EXPERIENCES

In-Between Inning Promo

Locker Room Partner

Best Seats In The House

Batting Practice With The Team

Dad & Daughter Catch On Diamond

Personal Softball Lessons By Player

Field-Side Chat With Owners

Player For A Day

Chill Zone

Utilize our players to engage with Texas Smoke fans and establish your brand within the community!

INSTAGRAM

AnaMarie Bruni: 110k followers

Sahvanna Jaquish: 26k followers

Jordan Dail: 21k followers

Janae Jefferson: 19k followers

Samantha Show: 16k followers

Alyssa Rivera: 16k followers

Ciara Bryan: 11k followers

WHY PARTNER WITH THE TEXAS SMOKE?

DIVERSIFY YOUR PORTFOLIO: Add a fast-paced sport to your company’s women's initiatives

PROVEN INTEREST: 94% of sport fans are interested in women's sports

POSITIVE BRAND EXPOSURE: Associate your brand with one of the fastest growing industries

GROWING INDUSTRY: Rights deals are fueling women’s sports towards becoming a $1B industry

BRAND DIFFERENTIATIONS: Show your commitment to gender equality, diversity and inclusion

DIVERSE & ENGAGED AUDIENCE: Reach untapped markets with a diverse and loyal fanbase that is highly engaged with the sport and its athletes