BOSTON— Dave Flint, head coach of the Northeastern women's hockey team has announced the signing of 15-year-old Ella Tapp through Team IMPACT.
Ella, who lives with Edwards Syndrome (trisomy 18), was officially introduced at a signing day press conference on Wednesday evening at Matthews Arena. She will participate in many activities with the Huskies, including games, practices and other team events.
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.
"We're excited to gather here with you today for a truly special moment in our team's journey," remarked Flint. "We're proud to officially welcome a new teammate to our roster through our partnership with Team IMPACT."
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 more than 3,000 children with 750+ 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.
