Brian Boulac to Retire after 40 Years of Work at Notre Dame

Brian Boulac came to the University of Notre Dame in 1959 and has not looked back since! After playing football, earning a bachelor's degree, earning a master's degree, coaching football, winning a national championship, helping jumpstart softball and working as an administrator in the Athletic department, Coach Boulac has announced his retirement from the University.

Words cannot describe what Brian has meant to our softball program and many of our softball players. He helped bring the softball program to Varsity Status and worked diligently with Joe Speybroeck and Liz Miller to recruit with minimal scholarships and build a softball field.

My personal favorite story of Brian Boulac was when he accepted the James E. Armstrong Award for Distinguished Service to the University in 2006. When giving his acceptance speech he told stories of both coaching football and softball. I believe the direct quote was something like this: "Of all my years of coaching, there is one truth I know. I would much rather coach and deal with 85 men rathern than 9 women any day of the week!". He really did love us at heart!!!

More info on Coach Boulac's retirement can be found on our website at:

http://www.und.com/genrel/082609aac.html

Please feel free to comment on this post and share any of your Coach Boulac stories!!!