ABOUT CHARLIE
THE NFL
Mr. Charlie Batch is a former NFL quarterback turned entrepreneur, media personality/color analyst, community advocate, and professional speaker.
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 2024 Patricia R. Rooney Community Impact Award and the 2024 Heinz History Center History Makers Award. 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:
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