Two-Time Hall of Famer, Dallas Mavericks Head Coach, and Youth Sports Advocate Jason Kidd Joins Prep Network Board of Directors

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Prep Network, a leading youth sports platform focused on live events, subscription content, and collegiate athlete recruitment, today announced that Jason Kidd, two-time Hall of Famer, Dallas Mavericks Head Coach and youth sports advocate, has joined its Board of Directors (the “Board”).

The appointment of Kidd, an Operating Advisor at Maple Park Capital Partners (“Maple Park”), follows the establishment of Prep Network’s strategic partnership with Maple Park in September 2025 to support the Company’s continued platform expansion and product innovation.

Kidd brings more than 30 years of professional and youth sports experience to Prep Network, including 19 seasons as a player and 12 seasons as a coach. He is also the founder of the Jason Kidd Foundation dedicated to empowering youth through access to sports and education. With roots dating back to 1999, the Jason Kidd Foundation relaunched in 2020 to expand its mission. It has since created and scaled nationally recognized programs, including JK Select Girls Basketball and the recently announced JK Select Baseball focused on access, mentorship, and long-term athlete development.

Prep Network will leverage Kidd’s strategic perspectives gained as a renowned athlete, seasoned coach, and youth sports advocate as well as his leadership and operational expertise, as the Company continues to expand its national event footprint and enhance its content for athletes, families, and coaches.

“We are thrilled to welcome Jason to the Prep Network Board,” said Jake Phillips and Nick Carroll, Co-Founders of Prep Network. “He has spent his career competing and coaching at the highest level and, just as importantly, building programs that create opportunities out of reach for many young athletes. Jason understands firsthand the impact that access, structure, and visibility can have on a youth’s athletic journey and shares our objective of helping players at every level achieve their goals. We look forward to Prep Network benefiting from his insights as we seek to provide the tools and opportunities needed to help prep sports players succeed.”

Kidd added, “Prep Network has built a platform designed to meet athletes where they are on their athletic journey, offering the tools and exposure required to advance their development. The Company’s focus on establishing meaningful and positive pathways for development, from competition and evaluation to reliable guidance for families and coaches, strongly aligns with my vision for the future of youth athletics. I am excited to partner with Jake, Nick, the entire Prep Network team, and Maple Park to help young athletes reach their full potential.”

About Prep Network
Prep Network is the nation’s leading authority for youth and high school sports analysis, rankings, tournaments, and showcases. Through its eight owned-and-operated media properties and expansive schedule of events, Prep Network creates opportunities for athletes of all levels to compete, improve, and gain exposure. Headquartered in Plymouth, Minnesota, Prep Network publishes over 4,000 articles each month and hosts more than 450 premier events annually across the United States. To learn more, visit https://prepnetwork.com/.

About Maple Park
Maple Park Capital Partners is an investment firm partnering with exceptional operators and investors to drive value creation within the services economy. Based in Dallas and New York, the firm invests in North American service businesses with a focus on multi-unit, franchisors & franchisees, youth enrichment, travel & hospitality, and business services. The Maple Park team leverages its decades of experience, deep network of industry relationships and proven, hands-on partnership approach to transform growing businesses. To learn more, visit https://www.mapleparkcap.com/

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