The Power of a Team
Team IMPACT connects children facing serious illness and disability with college athletic teams, creating meaningful relationships that extend beyond the game.
For children and families, the program provides connection, inclusion and joy during challenging circumstances. For student-athletes, it creates opportunities to lead with empathy, serve their communities and better understand the platform they have through college sports.
“The thing that Team IMPACT brings to our relationship with the NCAA is an opportunity for student-athletes to grow and develop a better appreciation for what it means to have this opportunity to play college sports at the highest level, and that’s a lesson I think you take with you everywhere.”
-Charlie Baker, NCAA President
Why Team IMPACT Matters
Team IMPACT gives student-athletes the opportunity to use their platform for something bigger than competition.
Through these relationships, children gain teammates, mentors and a community of support. Student-athletes gain perspective, empathy and a greater understanding of the impact they can have beyond the scoreboard.
This work reflects the NCAA’s commitment to education, service, leadership and the lifelong value of college sports.