The Pickle Orchard

Growing Equity and Wellness Through Pickleball
Built in partnership with San José Pickleball Club, leveraging America's fastest-growing sport to address youth development, community health, and equitable access in underserved communities worldwide.
Partner With Us
500+
Students Reached
San José Pilot
40+
Community Volunteers
Activated
16
Public Courts
Operational
25K+
Youth Projected
National Scale

Addressing Critical Gaps in Youth Wellness

The Challenge

  • • 60% less access to organized sports for low-income youth
  • • Community fragmentation in urban areas lacks inclusive spaces
  • • Missed momentum: Pickleball's 36% annual growth isn't reaching underserved populations

Our Proven Solution

Partnership with San José Pickleball Club: Established foundation with existing infrastructure, volunteer network, and community trust.

  • • Low barrier to entry: Minimal equipment and space requirements
  • • Multigenerational appeal: Engages entire families, not just youth
  • • Proven local success: 16 courts activated, 40+ volunteers mobilized

Scalability Framework

Phase 1: Regional Expansion

Year 1-2 • California Focus

Target: 10 additional districts

Reach: 2,500+ students

Infrastructure: Standardized school kits, volunteer training protocols, court network partnerships

Phase 2: National Replication

Year 3-4 • Multi-State

Target: 5 states, 50 districts

Innovation: Technology platform, franchise-ready playbook, regional hubs

Partnerships: Health systems, school districts, municipalities

Phase 3: Global Adaptation

Year 5+ • International

Target: 3-country pilot

Strategy: Cultural localization, NGO partnerships

Sustainability: Revenue generation through equipment and training

Strategic Partnership Ecosystem

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Educational

School districts, after-school programs, youth organizations

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Health

Community health centers, hospitals, wellness organizations

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Municipal

Parks & recreation departments, community centers

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Corporate

Sports equipment manufacturers, health insurers

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Founding Partner

San José Pickleball Club: Established community organization providing infrastructure and expertise

Foundation Partnership Alignment

Health & Wellness

Physical activity as preventive healthcare, addressing health equity gaps

Youth Development

After-school and wellness programming integration with academic outcomes

Social Equity

Targeted outreach to underserved populations with measurable impact

Innovation

Technology-enabled impact measurement and scalable delivery model

Transform Community Wellness at Scale

$3.25M Investment

5-Year Partnership • 25,000+ Youth Reached • Global Replication Model

With foundation partnership support, The Pickle Orchard can establish a proven model for community-driven wellness that scales from San José to communities worldwide. Built on the successful foundation of San José Pickleball Club's community engagement, we're not just teaching pickleball — we're cultivating equity, health, and connection.

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Contact: partnerships@pickleorchard.org | San José, California