In spite of many obstacles, Rudy has become a huge success. His personal motivation, perseverance and determination were major factors in his significant accomplishments. I witnessed his resolve firsthand as his college football coach.

Rudy Ruettiger
Inspiration for the Award Winning Disney Movie "Rudy"
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Rudy: My Story
by Rudy Ruettiger
Rudy became the inspiration for millions when a Hollywood film depicting his journey as a Notre Dame football player became one of the most influential sports movies ever made. In Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger's only autobiography, go behind the scenes to experience the heartache, triumph, and glory through Rudy's own eyes, and learn details of the ten years it took to get the movie made.
For the first time, the real Rudy shares his story of floundering through school with undiagnosed dyslexia and finding himself mixed up with a rough and rowdy crowd. "Football was my salvation in high school," Rudy believes, and while he dreamed of playing for Notre Dame, he never believed he was smart enough to make it to the elite group of higher education.
A poignant and high-energy storyteller, Rudy details failures and pitfalls along the way. He explains the persistence and determination it took to get accepted to Notre Dame, to suit up and play for twenty-seven glorious seconds, and to see the dream of his movie become a reality. Rudy is truly a real-life testament to the old adage that it is not how many times you get knocked down, but how many times you get up again. He will motivate you to discover your own dreams and to them with unrelenting faith that anything is possible.
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Featured Keynote Programs
Dream Big, Never Quit
Rudy explores the idea of having a dream, building that dream, remaining steady on the course, overcoming obstacles, and staying inspired along the way.
Where You Start Out In Life Does Not determine Where You Will End Up
Rudy talks about designing your own future- how to focus your thoughts and the importance of bunding relationships.
Rudy
My Story
Rudy entertains the audience with video highlights of his life story as portrayed in the nationally-acclaimed feature film RUDY, and shares the insights he learned along the way.