ABOUT CHARLIE

THE NFL

Mr. Charlie Batch is a former NFL quarterback turned entrepreneur, media personality/color analyst, community advocate, and professional speaker.

His NFL career spanned 15 years and two Super Bowl victories. In retirement, Mr. Batch continues to be a respected strategist in the NFL, providing game-day commentary for Steelers broadcasts and several national media outlets. Mr. Batch is the former Chapter President of the NFLPA Pittsburgh. He also served for 9 years as Senior Captain for The Trust Powered by the NFLPA, an initiative that Mr. Batch helped negotiate in 2011 with NFL team owners. Additionally, he helps former players achieve their dreams after football as a Transition Consultant for the NFLPA. He also currently serves on the 2026 NFL Draft Football Legacy Committee.

PROFESSIONAL SPEAKER

At the same time, Mr. Batch is a professional speaker who takes his motivational messages about teamwork and entrepreneurialism to corporate and nonprofit audiences across the country. His speeches include Expect Your Best, Lessons in Leadership, “Commencement Keynote, In The Pocket, and From Sweat Suit to Business Suit: It’s Never Too Early to Plan Your Next Success.

ENTREPENEUR

His interest in sports medicine extends to research as well. Mr. Batch is a Player Advisor on the Football Players Health Study at Harvard University. Additionally, he serves as an Advisory Council Member for the University of Pittsburgh Brain Institute.

FOOTBALL PLAYERS HEALTH STUDY
UP BRAIN INSTITUTE

COMMUNITY ADVOCATE

Best of the Batch Ribbon Cutting

Since 1999, his Best of the Batch Foundation has worked to create communities where all kids and families are equipped with the tools they need to build their own best futures. In addition to his own foundation, Mr. Batch serves on multiple boards. They include the United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania, the Western Pennsylvania Humane Society and the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh.

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BEST OF THE BATCH FOUNDATION

ATHLETE EMBASSADOR

He is dedicated to making a positive impact on the world by empowering athletes through social entrepreneurship, one initiative at a time
Charlie Batch coaching kids on how to play football

MEDICAL CANNABIS ADVOCATE

Charlie Batch Medical Marijuana Advocate

ACTIVE MEMBER OF PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY, INC.

Empowering Generations of Men to BELIEVE in Advocacy, Community Service and Engagement

Charlie Batch Phi Beta Sigma Member

NFLPA PRESIDENT

Mr. Batch is the former Chapter President of the NFLPA Pittsburgh.

Charlie Batch NFLPA Pittsburgh President

HONORS

Charlie Batch has received numerous accolades, including the 2025 Pittsburgh Urban League Ronald H. Brown Leadership Award. Additionally, he was inducted into the National High School Football Hall of Fame in 2025. Mr. Batch holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Eastern Michigan University as well as a master’s degree in organizational leadership from Robert Morris University. He also holds honorary doctorate degrees from Point Park University, LaRoche University, and Washington & Jefferson College.

Other Honors Include:

2024 Patricia R. Rooney Community Impact Award
2024 Heinz History Center History Makers Award
2023 Mardi Gras King of The Epilepsy Association of Western & Central PA
2021 Get Involved! Man of the Year
2019 Bus Stops Here Foundation Impact Award
2019 WPIAL Hall of Fame
2019 Campbell Family Distinguished Achievement Award

NFL FILMS PRESENTS': CHARLIE BATCH