Football 101 returns to Notre Dame

April 25, 2011

Women's football is coming back to Notre Dame.

Irish coach Brian Kelly and his wife Paqui will serve as the hosts at the second-annual "Football 101" event on June 14 at Notre Dame. The event will run from 5-10 p.m. Minimum age is 21.

Football 101 will give women a tutorial on the basics of football, allow them to meet the Irish coaching staff, learn more about the Notre Dame football program, get a behind-the-scenes look at the program's athletic facilities, and enjoy a reception with food provided by some of Michiana's best restaurants.

A reception will occur on the grounds of The Guglielmino Athletics Complex. Drinks and appetizers will be provided by some of Michiana’s top restaurants plus patrons will be able to meet Notre Dame’s coaching staff and browse through items for the evening’s raffle.

After the reception, participants will be split into groups and travel from station to station outside at LaBar Practice Complex and inside the Guglielmino Athletics Complex. On the practice fields, the Fighting Irish coaching staff will teach the basics of football form and technique, including passing, catching and kicking footballs. Inside the Guglielmino Athletics Complex, other members of the coaching staff will teach the basic X’s and O’s in the football team meeting rooms to participants where they’ll learn more about how missed blocks and route-running can make the difference between a sack and a touchdown.

The evening concludes with the entertaining fashion show of athletic gear and football equipment with a special guest serving as Master of Ceremonies.

Registration for Football 101 can be found at www.KellyCaresFoundation.org and admission to the event is $108 per person to signify the fact that one out of eight women will develop breast cancer in their life. Paid registration includes admission to all evening activities and a souvenir white adidas Notre Dame football jersey with pink numbers.

Following the successful first year of Football 101, this year’s event capacity has been doubled to 600 participants, but walk-up registrations will not be accepted. The 2011 Football 101 is expected to sell out so women interested in attending are encouraged to sign up soon. Proceeds will benefit breast cancer prevention, awareness and early detection initiatives chosen by Kelly Cares Foundation, a charity founded by Notre Dame football coach Brian Kelly and his wife Paqui.

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