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University of Minnesota Athletics
Gopher Men's Basketball Welcomes Team Impact member Dash to the Program
10/13/2026 10:48:00 AM | Men's Basketball
The Gopher men's basketball team welcomed its newest member, Dash. In a partnership with Team Impact, Dash was paired with Gopher men's basketball as the program held his official signing day on Oct. 9.
Dash is a funny, active, smart 10-year old boy, who is quick-witted and loves to entertain. He loves musicals and sports, video games and board games. When he grows up, he wants to be a video game designer or a parody artist. Dash is from Bloomington, Minnesota where he lives with his parents, Eric and Amanda and two sisters. In February of 2016, Dash was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, which is an inherited genetic neuromuscular disorder characterized by the progressive loss of motor neurons in the spinal cord and muscle weakness. He is a happy, competitive and theatrical kid who has been so resilient throughout his medical journey. Dash has been receiving treatment since he was two years old and has undergone five surgeries since 2019. Dash is an active 4th-grader who hasn't let his love for sports stop, now in his fourth season of power soccer.
Favorites: MN United FC, Brawl Stars, Madden, MDA Camp, Ice cream, Musical Theater, Weird Al
Plays: Power Soccer
Enjoys: Video Games, Performing, Watching Sports
Future Career Potentials: Video Game Design or Actor
Dash is a funny, active, smart 10-year old boy, who is quick-witted and loves to entertain. He loves musicals and sports, video games and board games. When he grows up, he wants to be a video game designer or a parody artist. Dash is from Bloomington, Minnesota where he lives with his parents, Eric and Amanda and two sisters. In February of 2016, Dash was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, which is an inherited genetic neuromuscular disorder characterized by the progressive loss of motor neurons in the spinal cord and muscle weakness. He is a happy, competitive and theatrical kid who has been so resilient throughout his medical journey. Dash has been receiving treatment since he was two years old and has undergone five surgeries since 2019. Dash is an active 4th-grader who hasn't let his love for sports stop, now in his fourth season of power soccer.
Team IMPACT's unique multiyear program matches children facing serious illness and disability with college athletic teams across the country. The mission is to guide children and teams alike in a mutually beneficial relationship of belonging, empowerment, and resilience. Through this program, the vision is to create a world where every child facing serious illness and disability feels supported by something bigger and every team is transformed by a greater purpose. When we're all in together, we all win together.
Click HERE for more information on Team Impact.
Favorites: MN United FC, Brawl Stars, Madden, MDA Camp, Ice cream, Musical Theater, Weird Al
Plays: Power Soccer
Enjoys: Video Games, Performing, Watching Sports
Future Career Potentials: Video Game Design or Actor
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