TEAM IMPACT PARTNERSHIP SIGNING: Daemen Men's Soccer Signs Simon Petty

AMHERST, N.Y. – Daemen University men's soccer coach Bediako Swan announced a new addition to the Wildcats, signing Simon Petty to the roster through a partnership with Team IMPACT. 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.  Simon is an active youngster with a quick wit and fun personality. At his signing ceremony this morning, he had the room captivated by his "medium-sized speech" to the team. Simon likes to sing and play video games, and he's looking forward to kicking the ball around with his new teammates. "We are very fortunate to bring Simon onto our team," Swan said. "Simon is the second child we've had come to us through Team IMPACT. Our first experience was a success, and our team is looking forward to building a relationship with Simon and making him feel great about soccer and this new adventure."   The East Coast Conference entered into a partnership with Team IMPACT in the fall of 2013, and Daemen has been working with the organization since 2014. Daemen entered into a formal partnership with Team IMPACT in the summer of 2021.  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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