New Collaboration Tees Up Tournament Activations and Community Outreach Ahead of CEO John Gallucci Jr.’s Upcoming Pickleball Injury Prevention Book
Bridgewater, N.J. (June 24, 2025) – JAG Physical Therapy, one of the fastest growing comprehensive physical and occupational therapy practices providing rehabilitative care to patients and sports teams in over 160 locations across the Northeast, announced they have partnered with The Picklr Manahawkin-LBI to become the club’s official physical therapy provider. This partnership between the world's largest indoor pickleball franchise and New Jersey’s preferred physical therapy provider will help ensure that pickleball players of all skill levels have access to the education and resources needed to stay healthy and have fun. Located at 205 Route 72 West in Manahawkin, NJ, The Picklr Manahawkin-LBI is a convenient location for all locals as well as those traveling down the shore for the summer.
As part of the partnership, JAG Physical Therapy will receive naming rights to The Picklr’s performance room located in the facility and will maintain a consistent presence at club events throughout the year, including the Star Spangled Paddle Tournament on July 10-11 and the LBI Pickleball By The Beach Tournament from August 1-3.
JAG Physical Therapy will also collaborate on social media posts with The Picklr Manahawkin-LBI to provide injury prevention, pickleball tips and more—aligning with the upcoming release of a new pickleball injury prevention book by JAG Physical Therapy’s President and CEO John Gallucci Jr., publishing this summer. The Picklr will host a celebratory book launch event following the release, with more details to be announced soon.
“Since pickleball is America’s fastest growing sport, we’re excited to work closely with The Picklr Manahawkin-LBI in Manahawkin to make sure players have the tips, tricks, techniques and knowledge to stay safe on the courts,” said Gallucci Jr. “We’re going to have a fun summer with the pickleball community as we emphasize one key message: Don’t get hurt!”
“We’re thrilled to officially welcome JAG Physical Therapy to The Picklr Manahawkin-LBI family,” said club owner Tom Neale. “JAG PT has a respected reputation for being a positive corporate citizen that values its role in the community. We are proud to be partnering with them and are excited to continue bringing meaningful benefits to our community through collaborations like this.”
For more information about JAG Physical Therapy’s services, upcoming events, or partnership with The Picklr, please visit jagpt.com.
About JAG Physical Therapy
JAG Physical Therapy is one of the fastest growing comprehensive physical and occupational therapy practices providing rehabilitative care to patients and sports teams in over 160 locations throughout New York City’s five boroughs, as well as in New Jersey, Westchester, Rockland, Long Island, and Pennsylvania. JAG Physical Therapy specializes in general orthopedic, sports and soft tissue injuries with a personalized treatment plan for each patient. JAG Physical Therapy is the official provider of physical therapy for sports teams such as the New Jersey Devils, Columbia University Athletics, and Princeton University Athletics. For more information on JAG Physical Therapy, visit jagpt.com and find JAG on X, Facebook, and Instagram.
About The Picklr Manahawkin-LBI
The Picklr Manahawkin-LBI was the franchise’s first club in New Jersey, opening on March 15, 2025. Located at 205 Route 72 West in Manahawkin, NJ 08050 in the Kohl’s Plaza Shopping Center, the 22,500-square-foot club features seven professional-quality courts equipped with sound-reducing baffle matrix systems and performance lighting for optimal play. Members also enjoy a full-service pro shop, café, lounge, and locker rooms. With more than 500 state-of-the-art clubs sold nationwide, The Picklr is North America's fastest-growing network of premium indoor pickleball courts. 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. Learn more thepicklr.com/location/manahawkin-lbi .