Impact
Team Impact
TEAM IMPACT
“The best example I can give you of how we see FCA lacrosse after our experience is a comparison to our church in Atlanta, called Northpoint Church. Andy Stanley is the pastor and Northpoint has been our church home for 14 years. The programs for kids are like no other. In addition to being Christ-centered, their kids programs are fun, loud, exciting, silly and most of all.....they are relevant. The church has an amazing ability to focus on it's one mission and that is to lead people (kids and adults) into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. In our opinion, FCA is the 'Northpoint' of Lacrosse. There is nothing more relevant to these boys than playing Lacrosse for the Glory of God. Every FCA event we have attended so far has been fun, organized and has made God so relevant to us and to the sport of Lacrosse. We have seen him play on two great teams and we have seen him grow personally in his relationship with Christ. For us and for Jack, playing for FCA is always a win-win. Even if he loses on the field, being on an FCA team means it will still be a positive and growing experience.”
Family Impact
FAMILY IMPACT
“I want to thank you again for the incredible opportunity to be a part of the FCA family. My son had an amazing time playing for FCA. As did his father and I. I don't know if you realized it, but his father and I are not married. We have been divorced for almost 6 years. This week in was a very unique experience where he and I both chose to rise above our circumstances and both be there for our son. It was awesome to see God's hand at work all week. His father and I have not had that much communication nor have we been integrated as a family like that in a long time. You challenged us to figure out why God has us be a part of this trip, and I know for sure why! I don't know what the future holds for our family, but I do know HE is in control, and that he can HEAL anything! I am forever grateful to FCA for the blessings it has already brought us.”
Camp Impact
CAMP IMPACT
“Two of my babies were at FCA Lacrosse Camp in Gettysburg this past week and I have goosebumps listening to them. We are a family who prays. I have scripture randomly written on paper, chalkboards, in frames, throughout the house. None of that compares to the WITNESS of the huddle leaders and staff with “cool hair" or awesome athletes, and you, SHARING a light. Never underestimate the power of your witness. I know I don't. I told the kids to listen for words like faith, leadership, integrity, love for Christ... But I was wrong. John, my 9 year old of few words, said he didn't just hear those words, "Mom, I got to see them in action." I am forever grateful.“
Club Impact
CLUB IMPACT
“My son, played lacrosse for FCA last year. It was an incredibly positive experience for him (and for his entire family!) Soon after the season ended, he began practicing for football, his "other favorite sport." One day, as his Dad was trying to get him out the door for practice, he kept saying "just a minute!" He was hard at work on something up in his room, and my husband and I were getting frustrated. He finally rushed downstairs, dressed for practice, carrying his helmet. We spotted a home-made sticker on the side of his helmet (football does not allow helmet decorating, so he would have to remove it.) Curious, I asked him what the sticker said. He responded "I made a sticker for my football helmet with the FCA theme. It says 'Colossians 3:17; ALL IN!'" To say that his season playing lacrosse for FCA had an impact on him would be an understatement.”
Testimonials
"Thank You FCA Lacrosse! What you do as an organization is an inspiration to all of us in so many ways.”
— Joe Breschi
Head Lacrosse Coach, North Carolina
“As athletes, God has given us a platform to glorify Him through our sport. The sports world has its challenges and temptations, but FCA Lacrosse has encouraged me to stand firm in my faith and use my sport to impact lives for Jesus.”
— Meredith Newton
North Carolina ‘11
“FCA Lacrosse has had a tremendous positive personal impact on my life. The relationships I have developed based on shared interests of lacrosse and faith are an incredible blessing that FCA Lacrosse has provided.”
— Jeremy Sieverts
Maryland ‘09 / PLL Whipsnakes '20
“FCA Lacrosse has not only had a tremendous impact on my life but so many people around the world. You get to dive deeper into your relationship with Christ while playing a sport that you love. That’s pretty amazing!”
— Stephen Kelly
North Carolina '17 / PLL Cannons '23
“FCA lacrosse is an incredible organization that harnesses the power of sports in our culture to coach the hearts and minds of young athletes pointing them to Jesus! “
— Dan Carson
Messiah Head Coach
“I cannot thank FCA enough for ALL you do but more importantly keeping God’s word where it needs to be, front and center”
— Brian Holman
Head Coach Boston Cannons
"FCA Lacrosse has been a huge blessing in my life, both as a player and now as a coach. To have a community of believers who share your love for the game and who support you in you faith journey along the way has been so impactful. We're not meant to walk this walk alone. FCA Lacrosse has been a community of support and encouragement for me to use lacrosse to glorify God ever since I gave my life to Christ at FCA camp when I was younger."
— Kelly McQuilkin
Head Coach Queens
"FCA lacrosse gave me a voice and platform to share Jesus. It partnered with me to shape and create some organic ministries that have allowed me to travel around the world to spread God's word. With the trust and encouragement from the FCA staff my spiritual walk has strengthened and hopefully it has used me to encourage others. Thank you FCA for all you do! Forever grateful!"
— Mary Schwartz
Former Head Coach, Roanoke
"The impact FCA Lacrosse has had on my life is tremendous. Spiritually, this ministry taught me what a personal relationship with Jesus Christ looks like. Athletically, it taught me how to use the platform that I have been given, the sport of Lacrosse, to Make God Famous. And finally, professionally, I chose a carrier in Coaching to continue impacting the Lacrosse community for Jesus Christ. But I would not have pursued this career without the relationships I met through FCA Lacrosse."