WOMEN’S SOCCER SIGNS SERAFINA NICASTRO THROUGH TEAM IMPACT
NASHUA, NH: Rivier University Women's Soccer head coach Daniel Milton announced a new team member, signing 9-year-old Serafina Nicastro through Team IMPACT.
Serafina, who was diagnosed with Epilepsy and Cerebral Palsy, was officially introduced at a signing day press conference on Monday, April 3rd, at the Linda A Robinson Pavilion on campus. She will participate in many activities with the team, 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.
"Team IMPACT is excited to see Serafina officially join the Rivier University Raiders," said Danielle Hardee, Regional Director of Programs, Northeast at Team IMPACT. "We are proud to work alongside Rivier, their athletic department, and coaching staff to create lifelong bonds and life-changing outcomes between student-athletes and their Team IMPACT teammates."
Rivier University has worked with Team IMPACT for the past 11 years, matching six children across its women's and men's lacrosse, men's basketball, women's soccer, and baseball teams.
"Serafina has been an absolute blessing to the women's soccer program and the university as a whole. The impact that she has already made with the team is so inspiring, and I can't wait to see her and her family cheering on the Raiders this fall. She is truly embraced and loved by our ladies," said Milton.
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 2,600 children with 700+ colleges and universities in all 50 states, impacting more than 65,000 student-athletes. If you know a child or team who may be interested, please visit www.teamimpact.org.
Media Contacts
For Rivier University: Travis Giard, tgiard@rivier.edu
For Team IMPACT: Katie DePaolo, kdepaolo@teamimpact.org
