LOGAN, Utah - Utah State softball head coach Todd Judge announced a new honorary team member, signing Brylee Allen, a local teenager diagnosed with leukemia, through Team IMPACT. 
 
Allen was officially announced at a signing day press conference on Thursday, Dec. 5, at USU's West Stadium Center. She has participated in several team activities over the past month since being matched with USU softball, including attending the team Halloween party and joining the team's leadership council for a tour of the Utah State athletics facilities. 
 
"We are so excited to welcome Brylee to the Aggie softball family," Judge said. "Her determination, fighting spirit and positive outlook inspire the entire softball team. We look up to Brylee as a leader and as an example of determination and resiliency." 
 
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. 
 
"Brylee is 17 years old and lives with her mom and two sisters in Hyrum. She was diagnosed with leukemia last year and is currently recovering from a bone marrow transplant," said Ramonna Batac, case manager at Team IMPACT. "She is a kind and motivated kid who has been so resilient throughout her medical journey. She was matched with Utah State softball in October, and she has been the perfect addition to the team." 
 
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 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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