Impact Story
Judge Thomas C. Nurre
If anyone had told young Tom Nurre in the 6th grade when he was walking to play basketball at Friars Club that he would someday sit on the bench of the Hamilton County Common Pleas Court, he might not have believed them. However, he probably did know that in some way or another, Friars Club would always be a part of his life. Judge Nurre and his family personify the generations of Cincinnatians dedicated to Friars Club.
Judge Nurre’s father was a friend to Friars Club, helping them move into their current location in 1931. Judge Nurre has been involved at Friars Club his entire life, including service for 20 years on the Board, serving at times as its President and winning the Friars Award in 1991. He shared his Friars Club experience with his children as they participated in the same basketball leagues he had participated in years before.
“Friars Club taught me more than how to play basketball and swim. They taught me discipline, how to stay out of trouble, how to work hard and how important it is to be a man of character,” said Judge Nurre. “My Friars Club coaches taught me values, competition and good sportsmanship, all skills I took to my experience on St. X’s team and into my career.”
build a champion
build a champion
Behind every confident young athlete is a mentor who believed in their potential—on and off the court. When you volunteer with Friars Club, you're not just teaching sports—you're helping kids discover what they're capable of, building the kind of relationship that can change the trajectory of a child's life.
Behind every confident young athlete is a mentor who believed in their potential—on and off the court. When you volunteer with Friars Club, you're not just teaching sports—you're helping kids discover what they're capable of, building the kind of relationship that can change the trajectory of a child's life.
Every Child Deserves a Chance to Play
At Friars Club, young athletes develop into community leaders through sports, education, and peer mentorship. Our unique approach pairs high school student-coaches with younger athletes, creating a cycle of leadership development that has strengthened Cincinnati communities for over 165 years.
