Launch at Carolina Courts marks the beginning of regional rollout across youth sports events
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — (March 12, 2026) — Fastbreak AI today announced a new partnership with OrthoCarolina, one of the nation’s leading orthopedic practices, to expand access to trusted sports medicine services across youth sports communities in the Carolinas and beyond.
The partnership launches at Carolina Courts, a premier youth basketball and volleyball destination and longtime Fastbreak partner. This regional rollout marks the start of a broader expansion, strategically integrating OrthoCarolina’s expertise into the youth sports ecosystem.
This collaboration is a pivotal evolution for both organizations. By intentionally aligning OrthoCarolina’s clinical excellence with Fastbreak’s community access, the partnership provides OrthoCarolina with a scalable, high-impact platform to maintain community connectivity after the sale of its physical therapy division and its shift toward sports orthopedic surgery. Simultaneously, Fastbreak AI expands into the high-growth healthcare and performance category, reinforcing its presence in youth sports while helping OrthoCarolina remain visible and engaged with youth athletes.
Fastbreak Connect™, Fastbreak’s experiential engagement platform, provides end-to-end execution across more than 10,000 youth sporting events nationwide. The platform supports strategy, sponsorship alignment, staffing, logistics, compliance, and on-site activation, enabling brands to establish consistent and measurable community presence without building large internal teams.
For OrthoCarolina, the partnership delivers consistent visibility within trusted youth sports environments, measurable engagement with athletes and families, and operational execution managed from start to finish. The launch at Carolina Courts provides immediate access to a high-traffic venue within the Fastbreak ecosystem and offers a controlled setting to measure engagement and impact before broader expansion.
“We’re incredibly excited to partner with OrthoCarolina,” said Ben Tomerlin, Director of RISE Events & Carolina Courts. “Their commitment to athlete health, performance and long-term development aligns perfectly with the standard we’re committed to at RISE Events. As we continue to expand across the Carolinas, aligning with a leader in sports medicine strengthens our mission to provide a professionally operated experience for every athlete, coach and family we serve.”
Orthopedic care decisions are rooted in trust, reputation and visibility. By embedding its presence directly within youth sports environments, OrthoCarolina aims to strengthen brand awareness among athletes and parents, reinforce its position as a regional leader in sports orthopedics, and build long-term referral relationships grounded in community engagement.
“OrthoCarolina is proud to partner with Carolina Courts, as youth sports play a vital role in building strong, healthy communities,” said Emma Gagnon, Marketing Manager at OrthoCarolina. “Carolina Courts was a natural fit given its commitment to developing young athletes both on and off the court, and partnering with Fastbreak enables us to broaden access, create greater opportunity and drive meaningful impact for families across our region.”
For Fastbreak AI, the partnership expands Fastbreak Connect’s footprint into the healthcare and performance category, reinforcing its role in integrating meaningful partnerships into youth sports environments at scale.
When athletes gain access to trusted care and families are supported by credible partners, the entire sports ecosystem benefits. Through Fastbreak Connect, brands are thoughtfully integrated into the moments that matter most to athletes and communities.
About OrthoCarolina
OrthoCarolina is one of the nation’s leading independent orthopedic practices, proudly serving communities across North and South Carolina since 1922. As a physician-owned and physician-led organization, our team is dedicated to providing comprehensive musculoskeletal care. from injury prevention and non-operative treatment to advanced surgical care.
With specialized expertise in sports medicine, foot and ankle, hip and knee, shoulder and elbow, spine, hand, pediatric orthopedics, and physical medicine and rehabilitation, OrthoCarolina supports athletes at every level. Each year, our more than 300 practitioners care for over one million patient visits throughout the Carolinas.
About Fastbreak AI
Fastbreak AI delivers AI-powered scheduling, operations and experiential partnership platforms for professional and youth sports organizations nationwide. Fastbreak Connect™ integrates brands into more than 10,000 youth sporting events each year, creating meaningful connections with athletes, families and communities. Learn more at www.fastbreak.ai.
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