Coaches
At the heart of FCA are coaches. Our role is to minister to these men and women by encouraging and equipping them to know and serve Christ.
FCA ministers to coaches through Bible studies, staff contacts, prayer support, discipleship and mentoring, Behind the Bench (a program for coaches wives), resources, outreach events, national and local conventions, conferences and retreats.
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r12 Coach
FCA's discipleship process specifically for coaches
 R12Coach.com is FCA’s discipleship process specifically for coaches. It is an online companion to the r12 Coach printed study guide and DVD available for purchase. It includes more than 30 additional teaching videos from Living on the Edge Ministries teacher and former athlete/coach Chip Ingram.
Learn more about this great resource and get started today!
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2009-10 FCA National Coaches Convention Outreach Events
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National Coaches Events |
Date |
Location |
Web site |
Outreach |
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Men's Basketball
(NABC) |
April 1-5, 2010 |
Indianapolis, IN |
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Lunch
Worship Service
Legends Breakfast |
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Women's Basketball (WBCA) |
April 2-6, 2010 |
San Antonio, TX |
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Evening Fellowship
Worship Service
Breakfast
[Schedule] |
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Ice Hockey (AHCA) |
April 23-26, 2010 |
Naples, FL |
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Breakfast |
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Black Coaches (BCA) |
June 2-5, 2010 |
Tarpon Springs, FL |
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Breakfast |
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Athletic Trainers (NATA) |
June 23-25, 2010 |
Philadelphia |
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Evening Fellowship |
Video for your coaches conventions and events!
Tony Dungy Greeting Video
WBCA Event Schedule
FCA Worship Service
Featuring worship led by Jami Smith and teaching by Nancy Alcorn, Mercy Ministries
7:30-8:30 a.m.
Marriott Rivercenter Hotel Salon I
FCA Kay Yow Heart of Coach Award Breakfast
9-10 a.m.
Marriott Rivercenter Hotel Salon E
Featuring Nancy Wilson and Jami Smith
NABC Event Schedule
THURSDAY, APRIL 1
NABC Ministry Team Prayer
8:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m. * 500 Ballroom * Indiana Convention Center
FRIDAY, APRIL 2
The Gathering: Coaches’ Wives Coming Together
9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. * 500 Ballroom * Indiana Convention Center
A morning of refreshment, encouragement and spiritual inspiration planned by coaches’ wives
for coaches’ wives. Featuring a complimentary breakfast, meaningful interaction and words of
wisdom from veteran coaches’ wives, including Carmen Meyer’s story about facing adversity.
AIA Coaches Forum
Beyond the Mic: Stories for Coaches from some of America’s Best Basketball Broadcasters
4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m. * 500 Ballroom * Indiana Convention Center
CBS and ESPN guys will flank beloved Ernie Johnson for this one!
Concert of Comedy
9:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m. * 500 Ballroom * Indiana Convention Center
Featuring Dennis Swanberg
SATURDAY, APRIL 3
Legends of the Hardwood Breakfast
8:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m. * 500 Ballroom; * Indiana Convention Center
Hosted by AIA and FCA. Call 1-800-416-9473 for ticket information.
Nations of Coaches Meeting
11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. * Room 116 * Indiana Convention Center
FCA Coaches Luncheon
12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m. * Rooms 101-106 * Indiana Convention Center (Doors open at 12:15)
Featuring Gary Waters, Dale Clayton, Dennis Swanberg and Gwen Smith
SUNDAY, APRIL 4
Coaches Bible Study
8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. * 500 Ballroom; * Indiana Convention Center
Led by NABC President Dale Clayton
Worship Service (Non-denominational)
9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m. * 500 Ballroom * Indiana Convention Center
Hosted by Nations of Coaches
Featuring Dr. A. Charles Ware
FCA Ministers at the 2008 Women's Final Four
Read how FCA impacted this huge event and hear Coach Kay Yow's event address.
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Heart of a Coach
Rhonda Thigpen
Volleyball Coach, Henderson State University
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First Down Faith
By: Danny Woodall
An encouraging devotion on how to apply former Green Bay head coach Vince Lombardi’s coaching philosophy to our spiritual faith.
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