PLEASANTVILLE, NY- Pace University Men's Basketball Assistant Coach Andrew Impastato was selected to participate in the Full Court Peace initiative from August 4-8. Coach Impastato will be traveling to Havana, Cuba to rebuild basketball courts in the island nation.  
 
"I am very appreciative and fortunate to have the opportunity to be a part of such an amazing organization," said Coach Impastato. "I look forward to spreading my passion for the game of basketball to this part of the world. It will be a challenging experience for all of us attending, but I am excited that I will come back a better leader and coach for the Pace Men's Basketball family. I can't wait to share what I learn and of the experiences we encountered with our student-athletes."
 
As part of the initiative to raise money for Full Court Peace, Coach Impastato shot 100 free throws, knocking down 92 of them. He raised over $3,000 from 35 people for each free throw that he connected on with the funds going to help pay for paint and supplies to help re-build courts in Cuba and for nets and basketballs to benefit the local children.
 
Full Court's mission is to unite, strengthen and educate local and global communities through the creation of youth basketball teams and basketball systems. The organization sees a globally connected basketball community that serves all populations regardless of race, religion or socioeconomic status.
 
"By spreading the game of basketball, we've been fortunate to meet people who we normally would not have met otherwise," said Mike Evans, Founder and CEO of Full Court Peace. "Basketball has that power, that power to connect disparate communities. Andrew came highly recommended as an ambassador; we're lucky to have him."
 
Coach Impastato is returning for a second season on Head Coach Pat Kennedy's staff with the Setters in the fall. He assists with recruiting, scouting, game planning, player development and video breakdown.
 
For more information on Full Court Peace visit http://www.fullcourtpeace.org