Just interested in putting out a plug for my good friend, and great disc golfer, Michael Johansen, who is in desperate need of sponsorship. As you all probably know, Mike played into the USDGC on the Monday qualifier, and proceeded to play his way onto the lead card for the final two rounds. He has now proven he is playing on the same level of some high caliber disc golf pro's, all of whom have sponsorship. Come to think of it, there were many pro's with sponsorship that did not play as well as Mike.

Michael is also willing to cut his hair, shave consistently, and promises to use deoderant on a daily basis is someone is willing to let him throw their discs. He in return will do his best to go to more events, and beat the best golfers in the world.

At this time, Sugarbuzz, Joy4lly, and TNT are his only sponsors. Who wants some of this.

Wow. I figured being in Charlotte that he would be getting something from ZD or Disclanding already. Is it just that he's not traveling much anymore?

BTW congrats Mike, way to shoot at the DGC.

Michael is also willing to cut his hair, shave consistently, and promises to use deoderant on a daily basis is someone is willing to let him throw their discs



If i recall correctly, Paul Mitchell was looking to sponsor people with pretty hair, Gillette is always in need of hairy faces, and SpeedStick is lookin for a few "ripe" men. :D


In all seriousness.....it was great to see a Monday qualifier perform so well. Congrats MJ!

Well, DL said that he doesn't meet their qualifications, although I'm sure that viewpoint may have changed by now. It has been a joke w/ Mike for a while now that Gillette is making the new Mach IV Johansen. Guaranteed to work, even if you only shave once a month! I think Ching should pick him up, as he is the only pro I know who throws a MOJO (renamed the MOJOJO). Still, nobody has given him official sponsorship. Heck, I believe Mike would even be willing to go to work for that big disc company in Rock Hill if they would sponsor him.

I bet that finish at the DGC meets a lot of sponsors qualifications.

Don't forget the round he had at Hornets Nest recently, where he shot a 41, and beat a former world champion by 10 strokes. Sure it was a casual round, but his finish the next weekend at the FF validated he can play with the big boys.

The fall finale thread (page 16) explains why DL hasn't picked him up.

What is an ambassador to the sport, in the opinion of a disc golf company? Mike has always gone out of his way to instruct new golfers, gives them discs, plays casually with anyone and everyone, promotes the sport to anyone he meets, and gives pointers and advice to anyone who wants it. (Mike: Now is when you put aside some of those 10X rocs for me. ;))

Did anyone else happen to notice that Mike was throwing putters and rocs when the rest of the guys on his card this weekend were throwing drivers! :o

Big surprise there. I've seen him throw aviars farther than most humans can throw a driver when he's come to Cedarock.

All in all Michael Jo is a stand up guy..One of the most down to earth disc golfers i know...A major company should be so lucky to have MJ represent them..and after the USDGC he has proven himself more than capable of beating the BIG DAWGS!!!!!!Leave the hair and grow the beard and always remain true.....
http://www.usdgc.com/albums/sunday/acc.jpg

I suspect that, given MJ's finishes at the FF and USDGC, he will surpass the mythical 1000 rating that, to date, has prevented him from receiving sponsorship consideration from DL and Innova. Certainly, he comports himself well on and off the course, and would be an outstanding ambassador for whomever sponsors him.

Craig

Thanks once again for bringing this to the attention of the masses bored. As I've stated before numerous times, I'd be willing to discuss these things at anytime with anyone in a private matter rather than an open forum.

First off congratulations to Michael on a strong showing the past week both at the Fall Finale and the USDGC. His strong finishes clearly show that his hard work is paying off and the future holds great things for him. Consistantly playing at a higher level will bring the attention of the big companies.

As for Disclanding we are currently unable to sponsor Michael. The team is already in the process of potentialy adding 2 new members, Brian Schweberger (Bob West award winner for sportsmanship) and Mandi Snodgrass (2004 Female rookie of the year).

This is nothing against Michael. We have always had a good relationship with him. The fact is the team was formed years ago before he turned pro and it was after alot of debate that we decided to hopefully expand the ranks with Brian and Mandi. That currently gives us 8 team members. More than enough considering we don't have the sponsorship budget of an Innova or Discraft. And I'll repeat that sponsorship from us isn't what you think it is. 1 Innova Champion Team member gets more in a year than our entire team.

You might want to consider becoming a manager for him and solicit sponsorship. Something we do for our Team members.

Once again congratulations to Michael on a good week of Disc Golf. Keep up the hard work and good things will come to you.

Sorry if i offended you Rick, but was simply being honest to a posed question. Bottom line is Mike deserves sponsorship, and I will proudly help him in however manner I can. As far as representing him, I believe I am doing what any good friend would do, and am in the process of contacting the "big" companies to see what kind of posibilities there are for him. Perhaps assistance from you, such as writing letters of recommendation to corporate officials of the "big" companies, or talking with them personally is what you could do for him, maintaining the good relationship you have with him.

I also want to thank those of you who sent me PM's on how to get in touch with the big dogs, and how to piece together a portfolio of sorts to get him noticed. All of the advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks again.

Rick: Have you got the discs in yet that JB and I won during doubles this summer?

Sorry if i offended you Rick, but was simply being honest to a posed question. Bottom line is Mike deserves sponsorship, and I will proudly help him in however manner I can. As far as representing him, I believe I am doing what any good friend would do, and am in the process of contacting the "big" companies to see what kind of posibilities there are for him. Perhaps assistance from you, such as writing letters of recommendation to corporate officials of the "big" companies, or talking with them personally is what you could do for him, maintaining the good relationship you have with him.



Hey CW(squared).. you have to contact him in a private matter ..can't you read? :confused:



At this time, Sugarbuzz, Joy4ully, and TNT are his only sponsors. Who wants some of this.


Hey remember I said "a" tourney... and there is no U in me... :D

I'm sure he is being looked at by disc manufacturers. Try putting him on Ebay and let them bid for him.

Lets start the bidding at one razor, deoderant, and a clean shirt. Anybody? Anybody?

Hysell, how about talking to your peeps, and seeing what they can do for him. We've reached stagnation here in Charlotte.

Thread drift:

Did i ever mention that i married a pollock?

Carry on.............................. :D

Yeah for the Pollock wife.

Now back to our regularly running thread of who wants to sponsor Michael Johansen.

How about one of the Texas disc golf stores? :o

In the past, our sponsorship conversatons have been fairly short. A name is mentioned and I usually comment on the player's likelyhood to give up their main discs, usually aviars or rocs. I hardly feel as though I have any pull, just an opinion. And since I am currently playing sub-900 rated golf, my opinion mean as much as this post.

Let them know he throws a challenger farther than most people can throw a predator. Not necessarily an opinion, more of a fact.

How about that for editing. No more U's in Joy4lly! I do think it is awesome that individual people like yourself have taken an interest in who is arguably the best discer we have in the Charlotte area. Nice stuff Lisa!

I can throw a Challenger farther then most people can throw a Predator. That really doesnt have anything to do with getting sponsored though or i already would be. :mad:

Did you finish in the top ten at the USDGC throwing challengers that far? Mike did.

What does Mike have to do to get a sponsor 1000+ player rating, top ten finish in the USDGC, should have been top 5 if he wouldn't have gone double OB on #17..I would have to say he was 1 of the most exciting players to watch this past week-end. He deserves a major sponsor (Harold) sum 1 hook the man up....He is due!!!!! http://www.usdgc.com/albums/sunday/abi.jpg

He does throw Innova plastic more so than anything else. Being a local, it makes sense for Innova to pick him up. Could be the start of a long history of winning tournaments and representing our local disc company. He is young to boot, so again, many more years of great representation!

Do you have a crush on him or something? ;) :D

Something ;) /msgboard/images/graemlins/ooo.gif :cool::D

Here are some good videos of MJ
http://www.usdgc.com/media/video/johansen_8_1017.wmv http://www.usdgc.com/media/video/johansen_15_1017.wmv
http://www.usdgc.com/media/video/johansen_10p_1017.wmv
http://www.usdgc.com/media/video/johansen_11da_1017.wmv
http://www.usdgc.com/media/video/johanson_18_1014.wmv
http://www.usdgc.com/media/video/johanson_1_1015.wmv
http://www.usdgc.com/media/video/johanson_9_1015.wmv
http://www.usdgc.com/media/video/johansen_int_1016.wmv

Do you have a crush on him or something? ;) :D




no he just needs to post - he is the Power Poster after all

Sup Peeps?

I made the call. Mike needs to show interest in Discraft discs. What does he throw? The talks have begun. It's up to him to make an effort.

Sup Peeps?

I made the call. Mike needs to show interest in Discraft discs. What does he throw? The talks have begun. It's up to him to make an effort.



Cool Chris..Below is from the post above by CW2 if that helps..


"He does throw Innova plastic more so than anything else. Being a local, it makes sense for Innova to pick him up. Could be the start of a long history of winning tournaments and representing our local disc company. He is young to boot, so again, many more years of great representation! "

How about that for editing. No more U's in Joy4lly! I do think it is awesome that individual people like yourself have taken an interest in who is arguably the best discer we have in the Charlotte area. Nice stuff Lisa!



Ahhhh shucks... *Joy kicks foot* :o go on... "ok..continue...I'm waiting".. :D

Hey I was always taught... 'CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME'.. so if he's knocking at my backdoor, why not open the door and help him out... I can't grasp the idea of helping someone not associated with our local CDGC over someone that is..and the Hornet's Nest course Pro to boot... that is just my opinion.... /msgboard/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

Polish Power wrote:

Michael is also willing to cut his hair, shave consistently, and promises to use deoderant on a daily basis is someone is willing to let him throw their discs. He in return will do his best to go to more events, and beat the best golfers in the world.



haha.. are you saying his pits stink? sorry I missed this part of your first post CW2.. Ok to go w/ this can we get rid of the tie dye shirt and bring out the duct tape? :p

Ok to go w/ this can we get rid of the tie dye shirt and bring out the duct tape? :p

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As one of his official sponsors I think you have the authority to have him lose the shirt in the tourney you sponsor. :cool:

Anyone pick MJ up yet?

Michael Johansen has joined the INNOVA Team.

Well well, good for MJ! :)

Michael Johansen has joined the INNOVA Team.



After all I did for him. What an ungreatful ^&(*#@(@#*

yes i have joined team innova

Way to go Mikey!!!!

congrats, you deserve it

That's awesome, congrats man.

WTG MJ... PP and I knew you had it in you.. glad someone finally realized that you had talent. PP you were suppose to let me know when you heard.. you are slacking.. /msgboard/images/graemlins/ooo.gif I guess you won't need we little sponsors now.. /msgboard/images/graemlins/smirk.gif I wish you luck MJ and make CDGC proud. Hey does Innova make tie dye shirts? :D

Smart move INNOVA!!!!! :D

Hey does Innova make tie dye shirts? :D

They will now. :D

Congratulations, Michael!!!

What is DL?

OH yeah disc Landing :o

Mad props MJ. Glad your talents have been realized by yourself and others. One of the few that is always sportin' a smile. We need more like you in the sport.

Congrats MJ. Hopefully, I will make it out to the nest more often to get rounds in cause you seem to live out there.

well if they dont make tye dye shirts i can certainly dye them myself. and yes i do live out at hornets nest

Congrats MJ! Now come on down to the eastern part of the state and play the Fall Disc Golf Classic Nov. 6-7 :D!

I saw your tent off to the left of 14's fairway, but I didn't want to say anything.

I will be out there any and all opportunities I get, but for now it is the gym and a field, my discs, and a basket.

yes i am working on building a little cabin out there so i dont have to leave and am a little better protected from flying discs

Congrats Michael Jo.. I knew you would get picked up from the home team.

Shawn is in the house! What up man, how are things up in snow land?

MJ - congrats.

Polish_power - You may now remove your grill from MJ's trousers. :eek:

It's removed. Don't know why I ever spoke up for him in the first place! :p

The kids bad news.

Michael Jo you da man!!!!.......
http://www.innovadiscs.com/team/michael.html
MJ no Glen Hilton ?? for favorite course :( /msgboard/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

Dude, he didn't even represent his TNT affiliation. Get a guy sponsored by Innova, and it goes to his head apparently. Us little folks won't forget though. We know where he came from! :cool:

With the way he putts a Rhyno, you would think that would be the primary disc listed for him. Not even in the bag? Who's bag are they looking in then?

bag updated.

So were the courses it seems.

I take back what i said!!!!! His profile is updated and gives a shout out to Glen Hilton.

come on you gotta atleast give me a chance to get my profile on there all the way

aw man...you aren't listing that Betty Ross 9-holer in Lincolnton as your home course?! Isn't that closest to Denver? :D

Seriously though....congrats on your sponsorship. Well done!

hey mikey, spectacular playin at the usdgc my friend, you definitely deserve your spot on the team!!

JJ

Congratulations!!!

Welcome to the Team.

I cannot believe that I am older than you MJ... Quit lying about your age!!