Institute for Faith, Virtue, and Sport

Join us as the University of Mary hosts its annual Institute for Faith, Virtue, and Sport, bringing together coaches, administration, and others involved in athletics for three days of dynamic presentations and discussion on the characteristics and ingredients of success and greatness.

A Virtue-Based Approach to Athletic Excellence

The institute, held on the beautiful campus of the University of Mary, includes talks from experienced coaches, athletes, and clinical professionals from across the country. There are also panel discussions, meals, and socials which allow deeper conversations about the topics and to learn from others in the coaching profession.

The Institute for Faith, Virtue, and Sport offers:

  • Three-credit continuing education credit
  • Talks from accomplished coaches and athletes. In the past, we’ve had Matt Birk, former Minnesota Viking and Super Bowl champion, Dr. Larry Widman, psychiatrist and mindset coach, and Sabrina Little, professional trail and ultrarunner.
  • Networking opportunities.

2026 Institute — June 16-18

Simmons Center
University of Mary
Bismarck, ND

Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.

Romans 7:20