What is FCA and Why Should You Get Involved?
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The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) is more than just a club for athletes. It’s a group that brings together student athletes and coaches who share a common goal: to combine faith into the world of sports. Whether you’re an athlete looking to expand your faith or someone looking for a supportive group, FCA provides an option to combine spiritual growth with the love of sports.
What Does FCA Do?
FCA’s mission is to encourage athletes to grow both as people and in faith. FCA hosts regular sessions that focus on Bible studies, prayer, and discussions that connect sports ethics with spiritual lessons. It’s a place where athletes can come together to strengthen their faith, discuss issues, and encourage one another, both on the field and off.
Why Should You Join?
1. To build strong relationships.
FCA offers an opening to connect with other athletes who share the same values. In an environment that can sometimes be highly competitive, FCA focuses on community, teamwork, and mutual support. Students have the opportunity to make friends who understand the stress of balancing sports and life while keeping faith at the center of attention.
“I’ve made so many friends and teammates while being a part of FCA,” said BU soccer player Cassidy Grenier. “My friends and teammates are now my family, and if they ever need anything they know they can come to me.”
2. To grow spiritually.
Being a part of FCA is about surrounding yourself with friends who are open minded and prioritize their growth in their faith. Students participate in conversations and activities that help them reflect on how faith can shape your decisions, actions, and interactions, both in sports and everyday lives.
3. To develop leadership roles.
Through FCA, students are able to step into being a leader and doing their jobs. It could be planning an event, leading a group prayer, or helping young athletes. FCA gives students the chance to grow as a leader and not be a follower. These skills are valuable everywhere not only in sports but in our day to day lives, from academics to future careers.
4. For a positive impact.
FCA motivates students to take what they learn and apply it to everyday life, influencing others in positive ways. It’s about more than individual growth, it’s about making a difference in the lives of your teammates, your school, and your community by being a leader of faith and honesty.
What’s Involved?
FCA meetings typically include a mix of Bible study, reflections, and open conversations, making it easy to connect whether you’re new to faith or already active in your faith. Some chapters also involve special events, such as team bonding activities, charity drives, or guest speakers from the sports world, who share their experiences of combining faith into their athletic careers.
Why FCA Matters?
In today’s sports world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or separated. FCA provides a space to reflect, clear, and connect back with what matters most — your faith and your community. Whether you’re seeking personal growth, spiritual support, or a chance to make a long-term effect on your team, FCA offers the opportunity to be a part of something bigger and better.
“After a hard day at practice, when I am stressed, I come back, get ready and go to FCA and it makes me feel so much better,” said freshman student-athlete Chloe Dillow. “Being in the right place at the right time always has a good outcome, and when I am at FCA it’s always the best.”