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EASTON, Mass. (April 17, 2024) – Stonehill College men's soccer head coach Jim Reddish announced a new team member, signing six-year-old Ayden Isaac through Team IMPACT.
Ayden was officially introduced at a signing day press conference on campus at the Sally Blair Ames Sports Complex. He will participate in many team activities, 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 athletics teams across the country. Based on a clinical model, Team IMPACT guides a symbolic relationship between teams and children focused on socialization, empowerment, and resilience.
"Team IMPACT is excited to see Ayden join the Skyhawks," said Emma Sinches, Regional Director of Programs Northeast at Team IMPACT. "We are proud to work alongside Stonehill, their athletic department, and coaching staff to create lifelong bonds and life-changing outcomes between student-athletes and their Team IMPACT teammates."
Ayden received his number 12 jersey upon signing, an official team-autographed Stonehill men's soccer, and a Team IMPACT "Letter of Intent." Accompanied by his family, Ayden was assisted on his big day by Stonehill men's soccer team members including junior Colby Meyer and sophomore Alexander Kuzmich.
On Ayden's signing day, head coach Jim Reddish had some welcoming words for the Skyhawks' newest signee.
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"We are extremely excited to add Ayden to our team," said Reddish. "His positive energy and work rate is infectious and will make a huge impact on his teammates and the Stonehill community."
Stonehill College has proudly partnered with Team IMPACT for the past 13 years, uniting 28 children with its men's and women's basketball, baseball, women's volleyball, men's and women's soccer, football, softball, dance, women's field hockey, co-ed track and field, men's ice hockey, and cheerleading 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.
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