BELMONT — Dr. WIlliam Thierfelder will be featured on "EWTN Live" with Father Mitch Pacwa at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3. The president of Belmont Abbey College will discuss both Catholic higher education and his former work as a sports psychologist.
Thierfelder has served as president of Belmont Abbey College since 2004. The liberal arts college, founded by Benedictine monks in 1876, is home to more than 1,500 students and ranks among one of the top Catholic colleges in America for faithfulness and affordability. Under his leadership enrollment has more than doubled and 20 facilities have been built or refurbished, including the addition of two off-site campuses.
A licensed sports psychologist, Thierfelder has helped more than 100 Olympic and professional athletes achieve dramatic improvements in performance. He is also a former NCAA Division I coach, Olympian (did not compete due to injury), national champion (Ireland) and a two-time All-American from the University of Maryland. He is a member of the Sports Faith International Hall of Fame.
Thierfelder has also campaigned for religious freedom and testified before Congress in matters related to religious liberty. He is the author of "Less Than A Minute To Go: The Secret to World-Class Performance in Sport, Business and Everyday Life."
— Catholic News Herald