Sports at Notre Dame
Get inspired by this curated collection of conversations from some of Notre Dame's most iconic figures in athletics, who reveal the mindset and motivation that drive success both on and off the field and serve as a testament to the universal power of sports to shape character and inspire greatness.
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Cultivating Champions
What does it take to be a champion? How do we develop and cultivate a championship mindset? Immerse yourself in collegiate athletics with our expert panel. The Cultivating...
Leadership in College Athletics
During the 2023-2024 academic year, the Inspired Leadership Initiative is exploring the topic of Leadership in Public Conversation. We’ll from leaders across disciplines and...
From NCAA champion to head coach: how Niele Ivey etched her name in history
Join Niele Ivey as she discusses her journey to become the Karen and Kevin Keyes Family Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Notre Dame. From coaching in the NBA to recruiting in...
Resistance to Russian/Soviet Imperialism in the Words of the Elite Athletes of the Day
On November 30, 2023, four elite athletes came to Notre Dame to share their story of resistance to Soviet/Russian imperialism during the Cold War. This panel discussion was...
Alumnae Career Panel: Women in Sports Tech, Youth Sports, and Sports Media
Join a panel of industry leaders and Notre Dame alumnae to learn about the work they do in the sports tech, youth sports, and sports communication worlds, how they got there, and...
Everyday Holiness: Fr. Nate Wills, C.S.C., Ph.D. ’99, ’03 M.Ed., .05 M.Div.
Grab a sideline view with Fr. Nate Wills, C.S.C., Ph.D. ’99, ’03 M.Ed., .05 M.Div., as he provides a glimpse into his life as a religious priest, a Catholic educator and...
Staying in the Game
What do DEI efforts look like in the sports and entertainment industry? How do mandates like the NFL’s Rooney rule impact diversity and inclusion at the highest levels of...
Kinship On and Off the Court
As the head coach for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish Women’s basketball team, Coach Niele Ivey is responsible not only for leading her team on the court during games and...
The Bus Takes a Purposeful Journey
The Inspired Leadership Initiative at Notre Dame welcomed Jerome Bettis on as he explored pursuing a new purpose following his successful football career, his return to campus to...
Kylemore Book Club: Rugby’s Global Community
This week the global growth of rugby will be discussed, with current international players and staff giving an insight into their experiences playing at home and abroad, as well...
Kylemore Book Club: Trailblazers – Breaking Gender Boundaries
This week will dive into Women’s rugby in Connacht and will tackle the major leaps forward, as well as the continued struggles the players face. Featuring regional/national...
Kylemore Book Club: Rugby and the Political Landscape
This week will delve into the political context surrounding rugby in Ireland, including the growth of the sport despite the ban on foreign games, the link between Connacht and the...