National Center for Catholic Youth Sports
NCCYS Sports and Spirituality Symposium
Saturday, December 2, 2006 at the NCCYM Conference, Las Vegas
Over 100 athletic leaders from around the county gathered with the theme “Developing Mission Effective Athletic Programs.” to make the connection between sports and spirituality by exploring the principles of Catholic athletic programs rooted in the mission and values of the Gospel.
Keynote: Dr. Richard Gaillardetz
University of Toledo
“Sports: Spiritual Obstacle or Path to God?”
Pete Waldron from Hershey’s Fundraising, NCCYS sponsor
Pete Waldron, Hershey’s Fundraising and Dobie Moser, NCCYS Director
NCCYS Executive Director Dobie Moser
Dr. Len DiPaul
“Mission, Values and the Gospel: Making the Connection”
Dr. Ed Hastings
Neumann College
Dr. Ed Hastings
“Evangelization by Stealth: Spirituality of Coaches”
Sr. Jude Ruggeri, ASCJ
“Athletics as Youth Ministry”
Rev. Pat Kelly, SJ
Seattle University
Rev. Pat Kelly, SJ
“Sports as Play: Discover the Power”
