What are people saying about FCA?
Bobby Bowden, Head Football Coach, Florida State University
“I am involved because I believe that is one of the answers to America’s problems. So many of the young men we coach come from broken homes without a father. The coaches have to become the father-figure. I think that when these boys go to FCA meetings and conferences, it prepares them for life.
“I’ve seen more boys turn their lives around through their affiliation with FCA than any other branch, other than maybe the church. The church still comes first for me, but FCA is at the very next level. If you’re not going to get your kid in a church, get him into FCA, and he will want to get into a church.
“I’ve seen lives completely changed, especially when you send kids to FCA summer camps. Nothing affects kids like FCA!”
James Brown, Fox Sports
“I believe in the efforts of the FCA, having witnessed firsthand the commitment of its leaders, counselors and workers. There is nothing more important than preparing our young people to be successful in the game of life. I know so many youngsters who hunger for athletic success, and it’s great for them to hear those who have been ‘down that path’ tell them about playing on His team, and also letting them know that being directed by the ultimate Coach is the equivalent to being on an eternal championship team.”
Mike Sweeney, MLB All-Star, Kansas City Royals
“When I came to Kansas City, I wanted to get involved in a ministry that would be beneficial to me as a person in my walk with Christ, and also for the community. FCA was an easy choice. Jeff King and Jay Bell (former teammates) led me that way. I became good friends with (FCA’s) Bill Stutz. I have been involved with FCA since 1995. It was an easy choice for me to get involved in a ministry that uses sports to share the Gospel of Christ.
“FCA is unique in that they not only do camps to reach out to kids, but they go out to schools. They are in public schools, Christian schools, Catholic schools, and they share the Gospel message through sports. There are ministries out there that do camps, and there are ministries that target schools, but I can’t think of a ministry that does both. The accountability is very important. Kids can have accountability partners who meet on a regular basis. For youth, it’s very important to have accountability.”
Brian Roberts, MLB All-Star, Baltimore Orioles
“[FCA Camp] gave me a realization of the kind of impact professional athletes can have on youth. It was there that God showed me what kind of role He wanted me to have as a professional athlete.”
“I’ve seen FCA have a major impact on people’s lives when I was in high school, college and now as a professional athlete. FCA gives athletes the opportunity to make an impact by allowing them to share the things God has done in their lives. The way FCA goes about spreading the gospel is very effective.”
John Wooden, legendary basketball coach, UCLA
“FCA is a great organization, and it serves an outstanding purpose. It is a wonderful opportunity for young people. I like to see how it has progressed at the various campuses throughout the country.”
Lee Haney, 8-time Mr. Olympia
“I’m an athlete who’s a Christian and that’s what the FCA is all about. Athletes play a major role in society. Athletes who know Christ have an awesome opportunity to make an impact.”
Tracy Hanson, LPGA
“FCA is the kind of organization that targets the golf pros, it is just a natural fit.”
J.C. Watts, former U.S. Congressman
“Fortunately for me, FCA and their involvement and evangelism during my freshman year at Oklahoma University gave me a shoulder to lean on.”
Tommie Harris, Jr., Chicago Bears
“[FCA] is a great organization that helps athletes keep a Christian outlook. Many times I think I’m the only one who’s having a struggle or battle in life. FCA has taught me that other athletes are going through the same situations. It gave me a different perspective on how Christ works in different people.”
Joe Gibbs, head coach, Washington Redskins
“FCA is an exceptional ministry in that it encourages people in the game of life and challenges people to study the Word of God.”
Jim Molinari, assistant men’s basketball coach, University of Minnesota
“It was at Kansas State, through the FCA, that I was exposed to true Biblical Christianity.”
Rev. Billy Graham
“The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is one of the most effective movements in this nation for the presentation of the Gospel to young people.”
Betsy King, LPGA Tour Hall of Fame member
“FCA is a place where young people, many of whom are unchurched, can come and hear the gospel of Jesus Christ.”
Tommy Bowden, Head football coach, Clemson University
“I have a long and meaningful history with FCA. I believe that they are the best at helping young men and women understand and grow in their relationship with Christ.”
Lou Holtz, legendary football coach
“FCA provides a tremendous opportunity for young people to find out about the benefits of faith. In the tumultuous world that kids grow up in today, the FCA is a stabilizing foundation on which we can always count upon.”
Trent Dilfer, NFL Quarterback, Super Bowl MVP
“I truly believe God has chosen to use the people and ministry of FCA in a powerful way, because those people and that ministry are molded by God’s hand into what He wants it to be.”
tobyMac, Christian recording artist
“If we would take most opportunities and do with them what FCA has done with athletics to students, we’d be in a very good place right now. It’s impressive to me because FCA is taking something that brings people together—athletics—and they’re using that very thing that brings them together to make them walk together at a deeper level.”
Kent Bottenfield, 10-year MLB pitcher
“FCA refuses to water down the message in order to attract individuals. They are all about Jesus Christ and a relationship with Him. They don’t take the message and twist and turn it and try and draw interest.”
Teron Carter (a.k.a. Bonifide) of GRITS, Christian recording group
“The cool thing about FCA is they start influencing kids’ lives at such an early stage, and they are able to take with them a foundation that carries them on into college. And when they get to college, they want to continue to be a part of it. It builds young people spiritually and builds character and integrity.”
Tynesha Lewis, Minnesota Lynx
“Through FCA, I was able to see a multitude of people my age who were just as committed, if not more so, to their walks with Christ. It confirmed to me that it was okay to be a Christian in sports.”
Sue Semrau, Florida State women’s basketball coach
“It was through the influence of FCA that I came to know the Lord. What a privilege it is to now train with people who love God and stand on His Word.” | 
