{"id":9737,"date":"2026-03-09T12:37:33","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T16:37:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.teamimpact.org\/?p=9737"},"modified":"2026-03-09T12:37:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T16:37:37","slug":"team-impact-and-lacrosse-masters-elite-80-showcase-partner-to-champion-inclusion-in-college-lacrosse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.teamimpact.org\/about\/blog\/team-impact-and-lacrosse-masters-elite-80-showcase-partner-to-champion-inclusion-in-college-lacrosse\/","title":{"rendered":"Team IMPACT and Lacrosse Masters\u2019 Elite 80 Showcase Partner to Champion Inclusion in College Lacrosse"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>New partnership includes $20,000 donation and on-site engagement at June 11 showcase event<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Boston, MA \u2013 March 9, 2026<\/strong> \u2013 Team IMPACT, a national nonprofit that matches children facing serious illness and disability with college athletic teams, today announced a new partnership with the Lacrosse Masters Elite 80 Showcase, one of the country\u2019s premier recruiting events for high school athletes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through the partnership, The Elite 80 Showcase will contribute $20,000 to advance Team IMPACT\u2019s mission of connecting children with collegiate athletes nationwide. Team IMPACT will also be on-site at the June 11 Elite 80 Showcase, engaging players, families, and coaches to share how its multiyear program fosters belonging, resilience, and leadership both on and off the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To date, Team IMPACT has matched over 300 children with college lacrosse programs across the country, fostering meaningful, long-term relationships that build confidence, connection, and a lasting sense of belonging. Lacrosse has emerged as one of the organization\u2019s fastest-growing sports, with programs at every division level embracing the mission and demonstrating the powerful role the sport can play beyond competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe are thrilled to partner with The Elite 80 Showcase and bring Team IMPACT\u2019s mission to one of the premier lacrosse recruiting events in the country,\u201d said Krissie Kelleher, CEO of Team IMPACT. \u201cLacrosse has been an incredible community of support for the children we serve. By connecting with high school athletes at The Elite 80 Showcase event, we have an opportunity to inspire the next generation of collegiate players to champion inclusion, leadership, and service throughout their careers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAt Lacrosse Masters, we believe the game should be about more than just competition\u2014it should be about impact. Our partnership with Team IMPACT allows our athletes, coaches, and families to be part of something bigger than lacrosse. By connecting our events with a mission that supports children facing serious illness and disability, we\u2019re proud to help use the platform of our sport to make a meaningful difference in people\u2019s lives,\u201d said Graham Leveston, Founder of Lacrosse Masters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The partnership is designed to deepen awareness of Team IMPACT across the broader lacrosse community. By engaging high school athletes before they reach the collegiate level, Team IMPACT and The Elite 80 Showcase aim to cultivate early understanding of the program\u2019s mission, ensuring the next generation of college players arrives on campus ready to champion inclusion, leadership, and service from day one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Elite 80 Showcase\u2019s commitment reflects a shared belief in the power of sport to create meaningful impact beyond competition. Through financial support and event activation, the partnership will help amplify Team IMPACT\u2019s work and strengthen its presence within the lacrosse landscape nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information about Team IMPACT and how to get involved, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goteamimpact.org\">www.goteamimpact.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ABOUT TEAM IMPACT<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Team IMPACT\u2019s 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 \u2013 effectively building confidence and independence. Founded in 2011, Team IMPACT has matched more than 4,200 children with 800+ colleges and universities in 50 states,&nbsp;impacting&nbsp;more than 105,000 student-athletes. If you know a child or team who may be interested, please visit&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.teamimpact.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.teamimpact.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ABOUT The Elite 80 Showcase<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Elite 80 Showcase presented by Lacrosse Masters is a lacrosse showcase for top high school boy\u2019s lacrosse recruits pursuing collegiate play. Recommendations for attendees are sourced from a group of top Division I Head Coaches. Each team of players will compete in two 50-minute games, &amp; All Stars will be selected by the college coaches. &nbsp;Last year, 84% of all attendees were recruited to play at an NCAAA Division I school. 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