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.
Henry and Owen
Campers
Name: Henry
School: Kingsburg High School
Sport: Soccer
Year: Sophomore
FCA: How did you hear about camp?
Henry: My FCA club at school mentioned it.
FCA: What do you think of camp so far?
Henry: It’s fun. I really like it. I like how we express the God part of it and working hard in my sport.
FCA: What are you looking forward to this week?
Henry: Having fun, meeting people, learning about God, and playing my sport.
FCA: What does Undefeated mean to you?
Henry: God wins everything. He always beats the enemy.
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Name: Owen
School: Grant High School
Sport: Soccer
Year: Sophomore
FCA: Why are you here?
Owen: I went to an Oregon camp last year, and it was a really good camp. This year, I got a postcard for UCLA and came down.
FCA: What’s different about this camp?
Owen: It’s a different schedule—we have three hour practices this year and they are a lot longer than Oregon’s.
FCA: What are you learning?
Owen: The fundamentals of soccer.
FCA: How do you think God will show up this week?
Owen: I went to Idaho a couple weeks ago and that camp was a life changer, so this one I am strengthening my relationship with God.
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Name: Kim
School: Cal State-Dominquez Hills
Sport: Softball
Position: Coach
Camp Experience: 1 year
FCA: What are your thoughts on this week?
Kim: This is my first time coaching here. To spend the whole week watching girls grow physically and spiritually has been an amazing experience.
FCA: What is God showing you?
Kim: He’s challenged me to be better: a better coach, a better role model, a better sister, and a better daughter.
FCA: What are you looking forward to?
Kim: Last night was awesome; I came to decision night and it was impactful. It was awesome to celebrate with those kids. I’m excited to grow myself. Moving forward, I want them to know that there will be challenges ahead when they go back, but I want to let them know they have support.
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Name: Carson (w/ Huddle Leader Craig)
School: Trinity Classical Academy
Sport: Football
Year: Freshman
Camp Experience: 1 year
FCA: What have you learned at camp?
Carson: Athletically, to keep competing. Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard. And spiritually, I can do everything through Christ. Jesus loves me and everybody.
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