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 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.
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.
COMMUNITY ADVOCATE
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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ATHLETE EMBASSADOR
MEDICAL CANNABIS ADVOCATE
ACTIVE MEMBER OF PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY, INC.
Empowering Generations of Men to BELIEVE in Advocacy, Community Service and Engagement
NFLPA PRESIDENT
Charlie was also voted President of the Pittsburgh Chapter of the National Football League Players Association.
HONORS
Charlie Batch is a recipient of numerous awards including the 2023 Mardi Gras King of the Epilepsy Association of Western & Central PA and the 2021 Get Involved! Man of The Year. Mr. Batch holds a Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership from Robert Morris University. Additionally, he holds honorary degrees of doctorate from Eastern Michigan University, Point Park University, La Roche College, Bethany College, and Washington & Jefferson College.
Other Honors Include:
2024 Patricia R. Rooney Community Impact Award
2024 Heinz History Center History Makers Award
2019 Bus Stops Here Foundation Impact Award
2019 WPIAL Hall of Fame
2019 Campbell Family Distinguished Achievement Award