As we carry out ministry, we are using the methods of engaging, equipping and empowering coaches and athletes to know and grow in Christ and lead others to do the same.  Our desire is to have disciples making disciples.  Often, this discipleship process begins with a simple "hello"--as this is where a relationship often begins.

Engaging coaches and athletes begins through genuine relationships built by sharing our lives and the gospel.  This happens in simple impromptu meetings with coaches at practice or in their office leading to regularly scheduled one-on-one meetings or small group huddles in the future.  Events such as breakfasts or seminars are created for coaches and athletes in order to engage them and their teams.  Staff will often attend events, team media days, and games for the purpose of engaging coaches and athletes.
Impromptu Meetings
One-on-One Meetings
Small Group Huddles
Campus Huddles
Breakfasts
Seminars
Media Days
Recruiting Fairs
Athletic Events
Games & Matches
Campus Service Projects
Character Coaches

Athlete Spotlight

Meet Brayden Guzzone, junior football and baseball player at Sandalwood High School in Jacksonville. 

Brayden was engaged by FCA as a result of NE Florida FCA staff member, Greg Chapman, who was instrumental in helping relaunch a campus huddle at Sandalwood almost two years ago.  Brayden was provided scholarship in order to attend FCA Leadership Camp.  Greg saw Brayden's innate leadership ability and potential.  Here is what Brayden shared about his camp experience:


"FCA camp was an experience like no other.  As a person who was already in a relationship with God, it allowed me to see and experience God in a brand new way.  I was able to see others as family in Christ.  God allowed me to truly see what life lived in Him looks like.  I learned that life is about loving and serving others and advancing the Kingdom of God."

Since his experience this past summer, Brayden has been promoting camp around campus and especially amongst the Sandalwood FCA Huddle: "I would encourage others to go in with zero expectations.  Go in knowing that God is going to do some incredible things."  Brayden is excited for and expectant of a great turnout from Sandalwood at camp this summer.

Brayden was thankful for the opportunity to attend camp due to the support of many others providing scholarship funding.  "Thank you for those of you who gave.  I had an amazing time!  It was fun, and I grew a lot spiritually.  What you did in providing funding allowed for lives to be changed.  You allowed us to experience God in a new way--and as a result, we have been forever changed.  I would also like to encourage others to support FCA.  I know a lot of students and coaches who would benefit from these amazing camps.  We need more people to experience what I did at camp this past summer!"

Coaches Spotlight

Showing up where coaches are and serving coaches with the very things they need to be successful are two of the best ways NE Florida FCA engages coaches on a regular basis. 

Thursday, December 5th, NE Florida FCA hosted its first-annual Northeast Florida Football Recruiting Fair.  Several high schools throughout NE Florida and colleges from Florida, Georgia, North & South Carolina, and Tennessee converged on Southpoint Community Church (in Jacksonville) for a day of recruiting and creating opportunities for high school football players across NE Florida.  Here is a sampling of teams present at the high school and collegiate level:
High Schools

Colleges & Universities

Atlantic Coast High School
Albany State University
Baker County High School
Allen University
Bartram High School
Benedict College
Christ Church Academy
Berry College
Creekside High School
Edward Waters College
Fleming Island High School
Fort Valley State University
Fletcher High School
Georgia Military College
Keystone Heights High School
LaGrange College
Mandarin High School
Point University
Middleburg High School
Savannah State University
Nease High School
Southeastern University
Paxon High School
Tusculum University
Ponte Vedra High School
Valdosta State University
Terry Parker High School
Warner University
Westside High School
Weber International
Yulee High School
West Georgia University
Enjoy the many great comments provided by coaches who were in attendance:

“Thank you so much for hosting this event, I was able to talk  to a lot of college coaches about my players. Great exposure for my kids!”  -Bobby McGlohorn, Head Football Coach, Providence High School


“This was great, hard to believe this was a first time event.  The number of college coaches in attendance was impressive.”  -Bobby Ramsay, Head Football Coach, Mandarin High School


“So glad I came, I saw more college coaches in one day than I normally do in a month.”  -Mike Montemayor, Head Football Coach, Atlantic Coast High School


“I’ve been recruiting Jacksonville for over twenty years, this is the best recruiting fair I’ve been to.  Don’t change a thing.”  -Rich Duncan, Offensive Coordinator, Berry College


“Great event, you guys saved me a weeks worth of travel.”  -Thomas Sims, Defensive Coordinator, Savannah State University


We are thankful for the support of High School 9:12 & Bakers Sporting Goods, as well as the generous food donations made by Cinotti's Bakery & The Loop.


Northeast Florida FCA is excited to include this event in our annual calendar. We are excited to see team attendance grow in the years to come and hear the many stories of athletes being placed on college teams due to the conversations and connections that began during the recruiting fair.
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