Thousands of coaches and athletes are participating at an FCA Camp around the country and world this summer. Here are a few reflections from the hearts and minds of faces seen around camp.
Debby and Bob (married)
Volunteer/Coach
Name: Debby
Position: Volunteer
Camp Experience: 1 year
Name: Bob
School: Chapman University
Sport: Football
Position: Coach
Camp Experience: 1 year
FCA: What do you think of camp?
Debby: It’s great to see how this is all with and for the kids.
Bob: I like seeing God’s hand at work and the transformation from day to night, both athletically and at nightly worship.
FCA: What have you enjoyed this week?
Debby: To see the kids work their bodies all day, and then work their spirits and minds at night.
Bob: It’s been wonderful to experience all the planning, organization and prayer the staff put in for this camp. To see that prayer in action is incredible.
Debby: Yes, the kids have been prayed for for over a year—that’s amazing!
FCA: How have you been impacted?
Bob: It’s gratifying to see the coaches come out and be enthusiastic and care about the athletes.
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Name: Valerie
School: Modesto Junior College
Position: Student Athletic Trainer (girls soccer)
Camp Experience: 1 year
FCA: How did you hear about camp?
Valerie: Through a friend. I liked the concept behind it, and being a student I thought it would be a good opportunity to gain athletic training experience and grow my faith.
FCA: What are you looking forward to?
Valerie: Keeping the athletes happy and healthy, and if something else happens, praying for the Lord to help me know how to deal with it.
FCA: What do you like about what you’re doing?
Valerie: I like the part of the job being directly involved with the athletes and practice, and being able to directly work with them.
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Name: Scott
School: University of Nebraska
Position: Huddle Leader (basketball)
FCA: Why did you become a Huddle Leader?
Scott: I went to camp in high school and got connected by a friend inviting me to FCA. At camp my junior year, worship broke me down and I realized what I needed in my life. Now I want to give kids here what I had and bring an army up for God.
FCA: What’s different about being a Huddle Leader?
Scott: It’s different than I thought. The kids are crazy during the day, but asking questions at night. I’m trying to give them answers while seeing them growing stronger.
FCA: How has God been speaking to you?
Scott: I’ve been praying for patience and understanding. I can’t do it on my own, and I’m hoping that if I plant the seed, God will do the rest.
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