WESTON, Mass. - Regis College head men's basketball coach Nate Hager announced a new team member, signing 10-year-old Brady Quatromini through Team IMPACT.
Brady, who lives with a rare genetic disorder, was officially introduced at a signing day press conference Saturday, Feb. 10, before the team's game against Albertus Magnus College. He will participate in many activities with the team, including games, practices, and other team events.
"We are excited to welcome Brady into the program. He comes from a big basketball family and it shows," Coach Hager said. "His love for the game and enthusiasm is contagious and it's exactly what we need heading into the playoffs and into next season. Welcome to the Pride, Brady!"
Team IMPACT, a national non-profit organization, has developed a unique multiyear program that matches children facing serious illness and disability with college athletic teams across the country. Based on a clinical model, Team IMPACT guides a symbiotic relationship between teams and children focused on socialization, empowerment, and resilience.
"Team IMPACT is excited to see Brady officially join the Pride," said Emma Simches, Regional Director of Programs, Northeast at Team IMPACT. "We are proud to work alongside Regis, their athletic department, and coaching staff to create lifelong bonds and life-changing outcomes between student-athletes and their Team IMPACT teammates."
Regis College has worked with Team IMPACT for the past seven years, matching children across its men's basketball, women's basketball, men's lacrosse, men's soccer, and women's soccer teams.
About Team IMPACT
Team IMPACT's unique multiyear program signs children facing serious illness and disability onto college athletic teams across the country. Based on a clinical model, Team IMPACT guides a symbiotic relationship between teams and children focused on socialization, empowerment, and resilience, ensuring everyone involved has the personalized game plan they need to win – effectively building confidence and independence. Founded in 2011, Team IMPACT has matched over 3,000 children with 700+ colleges and universities in all 50 states, impacting more than 75,000 student-athletes. If you know a child or team who may be interested, please visit www.teamimpact.org.