IMARO SPORTS
PARKVIEW HIGH SCHOOL - ATHLETE: ELLIS APPLING
YOUR
BRAND.
YOUR
LEGACY.
A Full-Service Athlete Media & Branding Division
We don't just cover athletes — we build their brand, protect their image, and put their likeness to work long before the pros come calling.
The branding arm athletes
didn't know they needed.
Operating under IMARO — Atlanta's creative media platform covering fashion, culture, and sport — IMARO Sports is a dedicated athlete media division built for the next generation. We work with a selective, limited roster of young male and female athletes to build their personal brand in their own likeness: professional media, compelling storytelling, and merchandise that turns their image into equity.
How We Find You
- Direct outreach to coaches, programs & AAU teams
- Community event presence & referral network
- Social media discovery & nominations
- Battle of the Athletes annual recruitment pipeline
- Parent & family referrals
Who We Work With
- High school & college athletes across all sports
- Male and female athletes — equal representation
- Rising local pros building pre-signing visibility
- Athletes with drive, discipline & a story to tell
- Families who understand the long game
Three tiers. One goal —
building your brand.
Every athlete's journey is different. Three tiers available — pricing provided upon inquiry.
- Studio shoot — 1 look (uniform or streetwear)
- 5 edited photos optimized for social media
- 3 caption templates for athlete's posts
- IMARO Sports roster listing
- Studio shoot — 2 looks (uniform + streetwear)
- Sports props & action styling on set
- Athlete interview (on camera)
- 5 edited photos for social media
- 3 caption templates for athlete's posts
- 1 short-form reel/video edit for social
- Athlete sports card (collectible design)
- Athlete poster (print-ready file)
- Published digital spread in The Edit
- BTS content from shoot
- 1 training day — professionally shot & edited
- 2 games — professionally shot & edited
- 7–10 business day footage turnaround
- IMARO Sports roster listing
- Studio shoot — 2 looks (uniform + streetwear)
- Sports props & action styling on set
- Athlete interview (on camera)
- Parent/family interview (on camera)
- 5 edited photos for social media
- 3 caption templates for athlete's posts
- 1 short-form reel/video edit for social
- Athlete sports card (collectible design)
- Athlete poster (print-ready file)
- Published digital spread in The Edit
- IMARO full editorial feature write-up
- BTS content from shoot
- Full merch line (tee, hoodie, hat, bundle pack)
- 2–4 training days — professionally shot & edited
- 4 games — professionally shot & edited
- 7–10 business day footage turnaround
- Priority shoot scheduling
- 3-month payment plan available
- IMARO Sports roster listing
Their likeness.
Their name. Their revenue.
IMARO Sports creates athlete-branded merchandise that puts the athlete's image to work beyond the shoot. Every product is designed under the IMARO Sports label — with the athlete's personal brand front and center.
Athlete Sports Cards
Collectible-design cards for sale & signings.
Custom T-Shirts
Athlete name & likeness tees.
Hats & Headwear
Branded caps with athlete name & IMARO Sports logo.
Athlete Posters
Print-ready editorial poster.
Hoodies
Premium athlete-branded hoodies.
Bundle Packs
Card + poster + tee fan packs.
Battle of the Athletes.
One day. Every year.
Once a year, IMARO Sports shuts it down for Atlanta's biggest youth athlete event. If you're on the roster — you're part of it.
BATTLE OF
THE ATHLETES
Presented by IMARO Sports & Mr. Goodwood Bats
This isn't just an event — it's a moment. Male and female athletes. A live audience. Signing tables. Merch. Content. Energy. The kind of day that reminds everyone in Atlanta exactly who's coming up next. Roster athletes are featured. Inquire to learn more about how to be part of it.
Your brand.
Our platform.
Atlanta's next generation.
IMARO Sports connects forward-thinking brands and partners with Atlanta's most promising young athletes — before they go pro. Whether you want to show up at our signature event, support our athletes directly, or amplify your reach through our platform, there's a place for you here.
Our top-tier event sponsorship. Your brand leads the conversation at Battle of the Athletes — from the moment people arrive to the moment they leave. This is more than a logo placement. This is a partnership that puts your name at the center of Atlanta's most exciting youth sports moment of the year.
Get your brand in front of athletes, families, coaches, and a community that shows up at Battle of the Athletes. A Community Partner sponsorship puts you directly in the room — and in front of the people who matter most to your business.
Support our athletes beyond the event. Four ways to invest:
- Financial — Monetary funds directly to IMARO Sports
- In-Kind — Goods and services for our athletes
- Media — Radio, TV, or publishing amplification
- Promotional — Audience & channel amplification
Your image.
Your story.
Your moment.
We don't work with everyone — we work with the right ones. If you're an athlete who's ready to be seen, build something real, and show up before the world catches on — this is your next step. Fill out the form below and let's talk.
All inquiries are responded to within 2 business days. Pricing details will be provided upon contact.
Thank you — we'll be in touch within 2 business days.
