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USA Team Handball and Indian River State College Launch Strategic Partnership to Establish National Training Presence on Florida's Treasure Coast

On Jan. 23, 2026, Indian River State College and USA Team Handball launched a strategic partnership to establish a national training presence on Florida's Treasure Coast, with athletes relocating to begin training in January.
With support from Indian River State College, Play Treasure Coast, and St. Lucie Public Schools, the partnership aims to support training and U.S. competitiveness ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 cycle.
The launch included a celebratory match in Fort Pierce that featured the United States Military Academy defeating the United States Air Force Academy 41- 29, attended by SSG David Bellavia, USA .
IRSC leaders framed the deal as creating opportunities for students and supporting future Olympians at The River, leveraging Indian River State College's service to over 24,000 students annually.
Viewed strategically, the move positions USA Team Handball to bolster U.S. competitiveness for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic cycle, as Michael King, CEO of USA Team Handball, said a consistent training environment requires cooperation, shared resources, and institutional commitment.

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USA Team Handball and Indian River State College Launch Strategic Partnership to Establish National Training Presence on Florida's Treasure Coast

FORT PIERCE, Fla., Jan. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Indian River State College and USA Team Handball officially launched their strategic partnership, establishing a national team training presence on Florida's Treasure Coast. The collaboration, supported by Play Treasure Coast/Treasure Coast Sports…

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