Daemen University head coach
Bediako Swan announced a new team member, signing 10-year-old Lametrius Gibson, Jr. through Team IMPACT.
Lametrius was officially introduced at a signing day press conference on Saturday, April 30 on campus. He will participate in many activities with the men's soccer team over the next two years, 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 illnesses and disabilities 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 Lametrius officially join the Wildcats," said Danielle Hardee, Regional Director of Programs, Northeast at Team IMPACT. "We are proud to partner with Daemen University, their athletic department and coaching staff to create lifelong bonds and life-changing outcomes between student-athletes and their Team IMPACT teammates."
"We are delighted to welcome Lemetrius to our program," said Swan. "From what I understand, he really enjoys loud noises and people crashing into one another, so soccer is a great sport for him to be involved with. We are very much looking forward to getting to know Lemetrius in the coming weeks and months, and we can't wait to see him on the field next fall."
Daemen University has worked with Team IMPACT for the past 8 years, matching 10 children across its men's and women's basketball, men's soccer, men's and women's volleyball, and men's track and field teams.
About Team IMPACT
Team IMPACT's unique multiyear program signs children facing serious illness and disabilities 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 2,300 children with 700+ colleges and universities in 49 states, impacting more than 65,000 student-athletes. If you know a child or team who may be interested, please visit www.teamimpact.org.
