Pickleball Panther’s mission: empower millions of people to build their physical and mental health for maximum longevity.

The Founders

Brandon Fortunato and Craig Martin met in 2019 as teammates and roommates on the Quinnipiac University ice hockey team. They went on to play professional hockey together for the Jacksonville Icemen.

Hockey took a toll. Between them came a full ankle reconstruction, torn MCL's,  and torn shoulder labrum's. Rehab taught them how the body breaks down and how to rebuild strength and balance one small step at a time.

Why Pickleball

In Jacksonville, Brandon and Craig found pickleball. It’s played outdoors, at any age and any skill level, and it keeps people moving and connected. For Pickleball Panther, the sport isn’t the finish line. It’s the vehicle for a longer, healthier life.

The Problem

Millions of Americans work 9-to-5s and have no time or money left for a gym or a physical therapist. Year by year, muscle and balance fade, and so does their health span.

The Solution

Give millions of Americans the knowledge and routine that they can implement in their daily lives to increase longevity. By building a pickleball community with this as the foundation, we believe people will empower and inspire eachother to live the best version of their lives.