Maple Park Capital Partners portfolio company Prep Network has acquired Coast 2 Coast Preps, a national leader in middle school basketball events and coverage, creating a connected youth basketball ecosystem spanning middle school and high school athletics.

Steve Wiborg, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Ampler Holdings and Director at Maple Park portfolio company Rita’s Italian Ice, has joined Maple Park Capital Partners as an Operating Advisor.

In an exclusive interview with Maple Park Capital’s portfolio company, Kidd discusses youth sports, leadership, and the platform’s role in expanding access and opportunity for young athletes.

Maple Park Capital Partners is leaning into positive momentum in the franchising space, targeting durable and experience-driven businesses. Following its acquisition of Rita’s Italian Ice, the firm has emphasized investing in service-oriented businesses that create meaningful, in-person moments for families and communities, Franchise Times reports.

Jason Kidd has joined Maple Park Capital Partners as an Operating Advisor and the Board of Directors of its portfolio company, Prep Network, bringing significant strategic, operational, and industry experience.

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Maple Park Capital Partners’ portfolio company Prep Network welcomes Jason Kidd, two-time Hall of Famer, Dallas Mavericks Head Coach and youth sports advocate, to its Board of Directors, reports Front Office Sports.

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