Boston College Volleyball Signs Leah Tran Through Team Impact
April 18, 2023 | Volleyball
BC Volleyball and Team Impact held a press conference to introduce Leah on April 18
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Boston College Women's Volleyball Head Coach Jason Kennedy announced a new team member, signing 12-year-old Leah Tran through Team IMPACT. Leah, who was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, was officially introduced at a signing day press conference on Tuesday, April 18th on campus. She will participate in many activities with the women's volleyball team including games, practices, and other team events.
Team IMPACT, a national non-profit organization, has developed a unique multi-year 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.Â
"Team IMPACT is so excited to see Leah officially join the Eagles." said Ryan Irwin, Executive Director, Northeast at Team IMPACT. "We are proud to be official partners of Boston College and have the privilege to work with their athletic department, and coaching staff to create lifelong bonds and life-changing outcomes between student-athletes and their Team IMPACT teammates. We can't wait to see this relationship grow over the coming months and years as they support each other. Go Eagles!"
Boston College has worked with Team IMPACT for the past 12 years, matching 23 children across its men's and women's basketball, men's and women's soccer, baseball, women's lacrosse, football, swimming and diving, men's and women's hockey, cheerleading, women's volleyball, and women's track teams.Â
"Leah is a wonderful addition to our volleyball family." said Head Coach Jason Kennedy. "She brings a joy to our gym that is contagious and unique to her. Leah and her family have been an absolute pleasure to get to know and we are excited to officially welcome her and her family as members of our team. We are looking forward to Leah's continued positive impact on our program as we strive to build upon last season's successes."Â
About Team IMPACT
Team IMPACT's unique multi year 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
