Long Island’s Leading Orthopedic Group Partners with Premier Indoor Pickleball Franchise to Deliver Concierge Priority Care for Picklr Centereach Members
CENTEREACH, NY — The Picklr Centereach, Long Island’s premier indoor pickleball club, today announced a strategic partnership with Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group, naming the practice the Official Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Partner of the club. The partnership brings together two community‑focused organizations committed to health and wellness, to offer a new level of care for Picklr members.
Through this partnership, Picklr members receive access to an exclusive concierge program at all 18 Orlin & Cohen Long Island locations. The service offers priority scheduling and personalized orthopedic and sports medicine support from Long Island’s largest and most experienced teams of board‑certified, fellowship‑trained specialists
Later this year, when The Picklr opens its second Long Island location, a 47,800 square-foot club with 15-courts at 3124 Jericho Turnpike in East Northport, Orlin & Cohen will expand this important brand partnership across both club locations.
Orlin & Cohen’s presence at The Picklr Centereach will include title sponsorship of the club’s dedicated performance space and premier tournaments. They can also provide important wellness information such as injury‑prevention tips, rehabilitation practices and orthopedic care via a variety of member communication tools such as club’s television monitors, monthly newsletter and social media platforms.
“This partnership helps us extend the experience at The Picklr beyond play and into personalized care and wellness support that truly benefits our members and adds to their quality of life,” said Tom Neale, owner of The Picklr Centereach. “Together with Orlin & Cohen, we’re able to take an integrated, proactive approach to injury prevention, recovery, and long‑term athletic health care of our members. “
Orlin & Cohen and The Picklr will also collaborate on delivering members health and wellness programming, including injury‑prevention education and select in‑club events designed to keep players informed and active.
“We’re proud to partner with The Picklr Centereach and bring our orthopedic and sports medicine expertise to their community of pickleball players,” said Mike Silverman, vice president, Orlin & Cohen. “The Picklr is the premier indoor pickleball brand on Long Island and provides us an ideal way to communicate and engage with the rapidly growing Long Island pickleball community by offering high-quality care and special expedited access to our best-in-class services.”
The Picklr Centereach is a 33,900-square-foot indoor pickleball club that will serve as the hub for the pickleball community. It features 11 professional-quality courts, a full-service pro shop, café, lounge, and locker rooms. Membership includes access to all Picklr locations nationwide, including a second Long Island club opening in Commack/East Northport in 2026. For a monthly fee, members get access to unlimited pickleball plus four free clinics and guest passes monthly. For more information about The Picklr Centereach, visit https://thepicklr.com/location/centereach
About Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group
Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group is Long Island’s largest and most experienced team of orthopedic specialists and surgeons, offering comprehensive orthopedic and musculoskeletal care, including sports medicine, physical therapy, and rehabilitation. With board‑certified, fellowship‑trained physicians and convenient locations across Nassau and Suffolk counties, Orlin & Cohen provides advanced services and personalized care to help patients stay active and healthy. Learn more at OrlinCohen.com.
About The Picklr
The Picklr is North America’s fastest-growing network of premium indoor pickleball courts, offering an unparalleled experience for players of all skill levels. With more than 500 state-of-the-art clubs sold nationwide, The Picklr provides programs for beginners to pros, and a vibrant atmosphere. Membership to The Picklr includes access to all club locations nationwide, free court reservations, four clinics per month, and unlimited participation in leagues, competitive play/events and tournaments.
About Arete Sports Group
Arete Sports Group (ASG) is an advisory and investment company that helps early-stage companies grow. ASG holds The Picklr franchise rights on Long Island, Brooklyn and Queens and in various parts of New Jersey. In March 2025, it opened its first franchise in Manahawkin, NJ and in December it opened its first of multiple Long Island locations in Centereach, NY. It will open two locations in 2026 in Commack, NY and East Brunswick, NJ. The firm also has interests in the LA Mad Drops of Major League Pickleball (MLP) and several early-stage sports tech companies. A Syosset, NY resident, Tom Neale is a former Army Ranger, GM of a professional sports team, head of global brands for an industry leading financial services company and is a sports and early-stage sports tech entrepreneur.
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