Pathway 02 · Application

AXE Representation & Sponsorship

Apply to be considered by AXE for representation and a sponsorship level. Open to qualified high school and college athletes across all sports. AXE makes the decision.

You applySubmit this form, then pay on Exercise.com.
KPM reviewsKPM checks everything and adds the athlete’s testing results.
AXE decidesAXE makes the decision and you are notified.

Every question is required. Where something does not exist yet, tick the box under it to say so.

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In the meantime, you can book the KPM Gait Analysis, which counts toward both pathways, or apply for AXE-Exclusive Advanced Training now.

Book the Gait Analysis Apply for advanced training

01 Who is filling this out

Who is completing this application?A parent or guardianThe athlete, 18 or older

If the athlete is under 18, a parent or guardian must complete and submit this application. Parent or guardian details are required either way.

Parent or guardian nameRelationship to the athleteParent or guardian emailUse this same email at checkout so KPM can match your payment.Parent or guardian phoneHome ZIP code

02 The athlete

Athlete full nameDate of birthSexAthlete email Athlete phoneHigh school graduation yearCurrent school City and statePrimary sportCurrent level of play HeightFor example 6′1″Weight (lbs)

Sex is asked because KPM’s testing standards are set separately for female and male athletes.

Position or eventNot applicable for my sport

Other sports the athlete playsNo other sports

T-shirt sizeShorts sizeHoodie size

Does the athlete currently train at KPM?YesNo

03 Athletics

Athletic accomplishmentsTeams, starting role, honors, records, all-league or state recognition.

Current teamSchool or club team name.Head coach nameHead coach phone

KPM or AXE may contact the head coach to confirm the athlete’s role and character.

Highlight film or Hudl linkA link that anyone with it can view.

04 College recruiting

Recruiting status

Colleges recruiting or offering the athlete

Type a school, pick it from the list, then fill in the offer and coach. Add as many as you need. Tick Committed on the school the athlete has committed to.

No college offers or interest yet

Recruiting profile linkNCSA, FieldLevel, 247Sports, Rivals, On3 or similar.No recruiting profile

05 Academics

Current GPAGPA scaleLink to current transcriptA view-only share link, such as Google Drive. Please do not email transcripts.

SAT or ACT scoreNot taken yet

06 Handwritten letter of recommendation

The letter must be handwritten. Written by hand and signed in ink by a coach, teacher or other qualified athletic professional. Typed, printed, emailed-as-text or digitally written letters are not accepted, and the athlete or family may not write it. The application is not complete, and review does not start, until KPM has the handwritten letter.

Recommender nameRecommender roleFor example head coach, teacher, athletic trainer.School or organizationRecommender emailRecommender phoneHow long have they known the athlete?

How will the handwritten letter reach KPM?I have it: here is a link to a photo or scanThe original will be mailed or dropped off at KPMThe recommender will email a photo or scan to KPM

I confirm the letter is handwritten and signed by the recommender named above. It is not typed and was not written by the athlete or family. KPM may contact the recommender to confirm it.

07 NIL and representation

Does the athlete currently have an agent, agency or NIL representation?YesNo

Current or past NIL deals and brand partnershipsBrand, what the athlete did, and when. Include free product deals.No NIL deals or brand partnerships yet

08 Social media

Answer every account: add the profile link, followers and average engagement, or tick that you don’t have it. At least one account is needed.

Instagram profile linkThe full link to the profile.Instagram followersInstagram average views or likes per postOver your last 10 posts.

I don’t have this account

TikTok profile linkThe full link to the profile.TikTok followersTikTok average views or likes per postOver your last 10 posts.

I don’t have this account

X (Twitter) profile linkThe full link to the profile.X (Twitter) followersX (Twitter) average views or likes per postOver your last 10 posts.

I don’t have this account

YouTube profile linkThe full link to the profile.YouTube followersYouTube average views or likes per postOver your last 10 posts.

I don’t have this account

09 Handwritten personal essay

The essay must be handwritten by the athlete. On paper, in the athlete’s own handwriting and words, answering: Why should you be considered for sponsorship or representation through KPM and AXE Sports? Aim for 150 to 500 words. Put the athlete’s name at the top and sign the last page. Then take a clear photo of every page. Typed essays are not accepted, and review does not start until KPM has the photos.

How will the photos of the essay reach KPM?Here is a link to the photosI will email the photos to KPM

I confirm the athlete wrote this essay by hand, in their own words.

10 KPM Gait Analysis

The application is reviewed together with a KPM Gait Analysis ($261, billed separately). One Gait Analysis counts toward both pathways.

Gait Analysis statusAlready completed at KPMBooked, not yet completedNot booked yet. I will pay and book right after submitting

Gait Analysis dateThe date it was completed or is booked for.

11 Review option

Choose a review optionStandard review: $188, determination within one week of receipt of a complete applicationExpedited review: $300, determination within 48 hours of receipt of a complete application

You pay on Exercise.com right after submitting. Application fees are non-refundable. Expedited review changes the timeline, not the likelihood of acceptance. The Gait Analysis is billed separately.

12 Confirm and submit

How did you hear about this program?

If selected, the athlete agrees to the sponsored athlete responsibilities: agreed KPM and AXE social posts, wearing KPM and AXE apparel at agreed events (subject to school and team policies), posting approved content, and professional conduct on and offline.I understand any NIL activity must follow the athlete’s school, state association and NCAA rules, and that it is our responsibility to check them.I understand the review fee is non-refundable, is paid on Exercise.com after I submit, and that the Gait Analysis is billed separately. I understand that applying does not guarantee acceptance, representation, sponsorship or any benefit. The information in this application is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I agree that KPM may review this application, add the athlete’s KPM testing results, and share both with AXE Sports Group for evaluation. I am the athlete’s parent or legal guardian and I consent to this application. Required if the athlete is under 18.

Type your full name to signThe person completing this form. This counts as your signature.

Your application goes to KPM first. After you submit, you pay on Exercise.com. KPM then reviews everything and attaches the athlete’s testing results before it goes to AXE for a decision.

AXE Representation & Sponsorship

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01 Who is filling this out

02 The athlete

03 Athletics

04 College recruiting

05 Academics

06 Handwritten letter of recommendation

07 NIL and representation

08 Social media

09 Handwritten personal essay

10 KPM Gait Analysis

11 Review option

12 Confirm and submit

One more step: payment.