Dear Holtz’s Heroes Family,
It’s been an incredible month of September.
We kicked off the month in Miami at Jones Day alongside many members of the Holtz’s Heroes family. Together, we relived the legendary Notre Dame vs. Miami rivalry. Coach Holtz shared the unforgettable story of the pre-game scuffles, the intense hype surrounding the matchup, and how he famously said to save Jimmy Johnson for him. We all had a good laugh reminiscing about those glory days.
Over 50 members of Holtz’s Heroes returned to campus for our annual reunion. We celebrated our brotherhood, honored our Award Recipients, and were blessed to have Coach Holtz with us. He reminded us through both words and presence that the values of Love, Trust, and Commitment are not just football principles but life principles. These are the same values that have guided us for nearly 40 years, ever since Coach stepped onto campus in 1986 as Notre Dame’s Head Football Coach.
I was with Coach Holtz at the Notre Dame vs. Arkansas game, where we were joined on the field with Steve Beuerlein—Coach’s very first quarterback. It struck me that as much as things change, some things stay exactly the same. Coach continues to pour his heart into each of us, and never misses a moment to remind us how much he cares.
As Executive Director of Holtz’s Heroes, I keep him updated on your lives—your accomplishments, your families, and your service to communities.
And without fail, every single time, Coach responds the same way: “Make sure you tell him I love him.”
It’s love that drives the Holtz’s Heroes mission. It’s love that has bound us together all these years. And it’s love that continues to inspire our work and our lives today.
So from Coach Holtz and from all of us in the Holtz’s Heroes family: We love you. We love your families.
Love. Trust. Commitment.
Reggie Brooks, Executive Director
rbrooks@holtzsheroes.org
God, Country, Notre Dame
United in the values of God, Country, and Notre Dame, Coach Lou Holtz was honored as he stood alongside Holtz’s Heroes President Emeritus Cornelius Southall and President Scott Palumbo during the flag ceremony at the Notre Dame vs. Texas A&M game.
Holtz’s Heroes Award Recipients
Inaugurated in 2022, the Holtz’s Heroes Awards are 6 annual awards that honor those who exemplify the values of Love, Trust, and Commitment. This year, we are pleased to announce the 2025 recipients of each award.
Lou Holtz Award: Rece Davis
Beth Holtz Award: Liz Holtz Messaglia
Brogan Award: Reggie Ho
Love Award: Bryant Young
Trust Award: Mike Seamon
Commitment Award: Peter Bevacqua
Joining Forces to Fight Hunger
The Holtz’s Heroes Foundation has partnered with Graham Family Hall to host a food drive benefiting the Food Bank of Northern Indiana. This initiative continues the Foundation’s longstanding commitment to serving communities in need, a mission that has already resulted in more than 500,000 pounds of food donated nationwide.
Fans and supporters can still make a difference. Non-perishable food items will be collected every Friday before home football games from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Graham Family Hall.
Join Holtz’s Heroes in the fight against hunger and help ensure that no neighbor is left behind.
Holtz’s Heroes Mission
Holtz’s Heroes Foundation, Inc. is not a political organization. Holtz’s Heroes Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and extending the legacy of Love, Trust, and Commitment exemplified by Coach Lou Holtz and his players, coaches, and staff.
Holtz’s Heroes Foundation, Inc.
- Supports former student-athletes facing financial, physical, or mental hardships
- Provides scholarship aid to deserving youth
- Serves communities in need through charitable works
