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After a stroke ended his career, Will Schweitzer changed Notre Dame Football anyway
- Schweitzer survived a stroke in 2022 and chose to stay at Notre Dame rather than transferring.
- Schweitzer recovered from a heart condition (PFO) and returned to football discussions before deciding his trajectory.
- Schweitzer completed Notre Dame with a management degree and moved into a role at Databricks in Chicago.
- Schweitzer helped create the 4 for Forever program to support players' life after football.
- Coach Marcus Freeman provided support during Schweitzer's medical and football decisions.
- Schweitzer emphasized the idea that you can’t control your last play, but you can control how you show up daily.
- He contributed to player development at Notre Dame and supported teammates after his stroke.
- Schweitzer played limited football but remained connected, graduating in May 2024.
- The story frames Schweitzer’s journey as a ‘story of triumph in transition’.
- Schweitzer’s experience influenced broader career and life lessons for teammates.
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