Coach Jason Ehlen leads up the conversation about the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) with two of his former Reno High School football players, and past participants in FCA.

Drew Dutton and Hayden Parga discuss their current experiences as college student-athletes – Drew at Indiana Wesleyan University and Hayden at Texas Christian University (TCU). They talk about the positive impact FCA had on them during their time at Reno High. They share how FCA provided a community for them to grow in their faith and share the gospel with their peers.

Drew and Hayden explain how they continue to prioritize their faith and spiritual growth as they’ve transitioned to college. They emphasize the importance of taking personal responsibility for their faith and finding accountability through campus ministries.

Coach Jason Ehlen, shares his personal faith journey and how it radically shifted his approach to coaching from being transactional to being transformational, focused on developing character and serving others.

He also discusses the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), a national ministry that combines athletics and the gospel to help coaches and athletes grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ. FCA provides opportunities for student-led huddles on school campuses, where they can share the gospel and reinforce core values like integrity, serving, teamwork, and excellence.