The Italian American Baseball Foundation (IABF) and Elefterakis, Elefterakis, and Panek (EEP) have agreed to a partnership to support their collective efforts in youth baseball development.
IABF has become one of the world’s premier heritage-based non-profit baseball organizations and is dedicated to inspiring the next generation of Italian American ball players while helping grow the game in Italy at an advanced level.
The partnership will foster international baseball games and clinics between American and Italian youth players looking to experience the game at different levels in both countries. In addition to youth clinics and baseball development programs, the partnership will manifest character educational development opportunities based on leadership and culture. Most of all, it’s about creating fun experiences for the players and coaches.
“As IABF continues to grow, we will be creating global strategic partnerships to enhance our brand and build upon the deep relationships we have in Italy,” said IABF President and Co-Founder Joe Quagliano. “This enhances our mission and ongoing investment in youth baseball development. We want to show youth teams and coaches how special the game is in our ancestral homeland while having fun with baseball and creating cultural experiences for Italians and Americans.”
“This partnership with the IABF will help us provide our young athletes with an experience and education that will pay dividends long into their future,” said Nick Elefterakis, founding partner of EEP Law. “EEP Law believes in the transformational power of sports to build community, discipline, and leadership.” ~ Nick Elefterakis
IABF and EEP will share more details about their international partnership in the coming months.
ABOUT IABF: The Italian American Baseball Foundation works to bridge the gap between Italy and the United States through baseball and softball. IABF’s mission is to grow the game and provide opportunities for youth development through education. The core functions of the foundation are to build a pipeline of baseball and softball players from Italy to the United States through college scholarships and showcases, support the Italian National Teams as American partners, and promote heritage and pride for Italian Americans in baseball from high school to the Major League levels.
ABOUT EEP Law: EEP Law is New York City’s premier personal injury and civil rights law firm. EEP Sports is proudly sponsored by EEP Law. Beyond training, we nurture young athletes to reach their full potential by instilling values of sportsmanship, teamwork, and discipline.
EEP Sports is committed to community care and provides our young players with first-hand opportunities to volunteer and understand the value of service. Doing so deepens our network and connections to communities, neighbors, friends, and colleagues. Our collective endeavor is to offer top-quality programming that prepares players for high school and a bright future.
In 2025, in collaboration with the Italian American Baseball Foundation, the EEP Bandits will embark on an exciting journey to Italy to play baseball, tour, and experience the local cities and cultures. Similarly, in 2024, our EEP Basketball athletes will venture to Greece for an enriching experience.
The founding partners of EEP Law, John Elefterakis, Nick Elefterakis, and Ray Panek, alongside our incredible coaches, are dedicated to developing today’s athletes into tomorrow’s leaders.
EEP Law. Counsel that Cares. Results that Matter.
EEP Sports. Igniting Potential, Uniting Communities, Shaping Leaders.
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