2006 NCCYM—Sports and Spirituality Symposium

Saturday, December 2
11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Developing Mission Effective Athletic Programs

Featured Speaker: Richard Gaillardetz, PhD

Make the connection between sports and spirituality by exploring the principles of Catholic athletic programs rooted in the mission and values of the Gospel. This symposium provides an excellent opportunity to connect leaders across different groups who minister with young people including parish and school leaders, coaches, and athletic administrators.

Attendance at the symposium requires an additional fee of $30, which includes lunch. Use the Conference Registration form to register for the Sports and Spirituality Symposium.

Symposium Schedule

11:00 a.m. - 11:10 a.m.

Welcome – NCCYS Board Chair, Dr. Len DiPaul

11:10 a.m.-12 noon

Keynote: "Sports: Spiritual Obstacle or Path to God?"

Presenter: Richard Gaillardetz, PhD

12 noon-1:00 p.m.

Working Lunch (boxed) with Sponsor Presentations

Fundraising Strategies and Resources with Hershey's  (free samples).

Catholic Coaching Essentials – On Line Coaches Training

Jim Troy, President, American Sport Education Program

1:00 p.m.-1:50 p.m.

Presentation: Building Christian Learning Communities through Sports

Presenters: Dr. Lisa-Marie Calderone-Stewart and Dobie Moser

2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Breakout Workshops

  • Mission, Values, and the Gospel: Making the Connection by Dr. Len DiPaul, Neumann College, Board Chair, NCCYS
  • Adding Participants and Sports: Growing Your Program by B. J. Antes, Athletic Director, Dallas Parochial League
  • Athletics as Youth Ministry: Renewing the Vision by Sr. Jude Ruggeri, A. S. C. J., Director of Youth Ministry, Palm Beach
  • Evangelization by Stealth: Spirituality of Coaches & Athletic Leaders by Dr. Ed Hastings, Executive Director, Center for Sports & Spirituality, Neumann College
  • Sports as Play: Discover the Power by Rev. Dr. Pat Kelly, S.J., Professor, Center for the Study of Sport, Seattle University

3:00 p.m.-3:45 p.m.

Presentation: Play Like a Champion Today

Presenter: Dr. Clark Powers, University of Notre Dame Professor of Moral Development, Co-Director, Play Like A Champion Today™

4:00 p.m.

Symposium ends

The Sports and Spirituality Symposium is sponsored by the National Center for Catholic Youth Sports with support from Hersheys Fundraising.