Catholic Athletics at Ave Maria University | AMU Testimony

Ryan Chlebek ('22), men’s basketball assistant coach, and Josh Gaeng ('24), men’s soccer player, share their experiences with Ave Maria University's athletic program and explain how it has strengthened their relationships with God while transforming their athletic teams into Christ-centered families.
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“Without Ave, I wouldn't have become Catholic. I wouldn’t be able to be a light for my players and for the guys I recruit to come here.”
-Ryan Chlebek ('22), Men's Basketball Assistant Coach
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“The formation I’ve gotten through soccer has been something I’ve never gotten in sports, especially nowadays. There’s so much emphasis on winning, on getting recruited, on getting all these awards, but when I came to Ave I realized it wasn’t always about that...”
-Josh Gaeng ('24), Philosophy and Theology
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Ave Maria University is a Catholic institution of higher learning located in southwest Florida. We are committed to helping our students develop the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in life and grow in their appreciation of Truth.
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