Sports
On Football Rankings and Measuring Efficiency
Brian Fremeau is the creator of the eponymously named Fremeau Efficiency Index, or FEI, a college football rating system based on opponent-adjusted possession efficiency. (Don’t...
Listen to PodcastYouth Sports & the Church’s Pastoral Ministry
An expert panel addresses four key components regarding the Catholic Church’s pastoral ministry as it relates to sports and the Vatican document “Giving the Best of...
watch videoA Symposium on the Church & Sport
Notre Dame Director of Athletics Jack Swarbrick and Bishop Donald Hying of the Diocese of Gary, IN welcome guests to a Symposium on the Church & Sport and give opening remarks...
watch videoSports & Peace Making: Violence Prevention & Character Education
Phil Andrew is the Director of Violence Prevention Initiatives for the Archdiocese of Chicago. Andrew shares his incredible journey from college athlete to FBI agent while...
watch videoCatholics & Youth Sports: An Alternative Tradition
In light of the Vatican document “Giving the Best of Yourself”, Fr. Patrick Kelly, SJ discusses a Catholic tradition of play & sport that ranges from Aquinas to John Paul II....
watch videoBecoming Mike Brey
This wasn’t supposed to be happening. Not again. Not with this group. Fresh off a momentous victory over North Carolina in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game, Mike...
Read ArticleWinning Traditions
The moment before kickoff at Notre Dame Stadium, when the Fighting Irish are clustered in their narrow tunnel waiting to be released, is exciting when seen on television and...
Read ArticleWinter Webinar: Student Athlete Leadership Series
Join Play Like a Champion partners from around the country as they discuss what they do in their high schools to promote leadership and service with student-athletes!
watch videoThe Competitor
For this girl, the prettiest chains were the ones hanging from the iron rims above the blacktop. “Chain nets,” Muffet McGraw says. “Everhart Park.” When you made your...
Read Article2018 Fall Webinar: Discussing the Future of Youth Tackle Football
Play Like a Champion’s Quarterly Webinar Series tackles the issues surrounding youth football. Hear from medical experts as well as coaches, administrators and Play Like a...
watch videoWinning Together: A New Collaborative Model for Youth Sports
Join members of the North Lawndale Athletic & Recreation Association as they discuss how efforts to collaborate in one Chicago neighborhood are changing the lives of children...
watch videoDare to Think Like a Champion
From the locker room to the boardroom, delivering consistent performance excellence is one of the most desired yet difficult measures to attain. The human brain is an often...
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