The goal of FCA Sports is to have an organization-wide approach to run teams who compete in the league and club environment.
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FCA Club Sports
FCA Sports offers club and league experiences led by dedicated coaches and volunteers. Our mission is to empower athletes to hone their skills while fostering love, encouragement, and guidance toward a deeper understanding of faith in Jesus.
This mission holds significant importance; statistics show that students engaged in sports are two to three times more likely to maintain good school attendance and graduate.
Luis Arredondo
FCA Urban Sports Director
As an area representative of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, I am delighted to present our new pillar of ministry nationwide: club sports.
FCA is known to be the top sports ministry organization, and recently, we have taken a big step toward an even greater sphere of influence.
In today’s culture, coaches and athletes go beyond high school and college levels. There's an increasing number of youth playing club sports, but students in urban areas often get left behind. Today, there's a lack of feeder programs in these areas where students can learn some of the basics of a sport to develop a love and basic level of competency to participate at a high school or club level.
This is important for several reasons, as we know that students involved in a sport are two to three times more likely to have good school attendance and graduate.
Additionally, through FCA club sports, we can reach students at a younger age to love, encourage and point them to Jesus. Imagine what the city will look like if our youth at an early age choose to follow Jesus and play sports and be in an environment where they hear about God’s love from their coaches.
There are more than 30,000 students in Des Moines Public Schools alone. We want to reach at least 3,000 more students through clinics, camps, and teams in three years. We have been doing baseball and soccer for years and are praying to expand. This summer, we want to add track, basketball, volleyball, and tennis.
Leagues and Clubs
The FCA Sports competitive environment expresses itself through two formats – Leagues and Clubs. Although there are similarities between the two, there are also major differences. Here’s an overview of each as they compare to one another.
Leagues
Self-Contained
No Travel
Evaluations = Everyone Makes a Team
10-Week Season
One Practice a Week
Volunteer Coaches
Clubs
Plays Other Clubs
Travel for Tournament Play
Tryouts = Top Players Make the Team
5 to 9+ Month Season
Multiple Practices a Week
Paid Coaches
"One coach can impact more lives in a year, then the average person in a lifetime"
-Billy Graham
We are looking for people that want to make a difference in our city, we will equip you and give you resources.
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FCA Sports
Summer Sports Camps
Edmunds Elementary School Clinic
When: June 18 + 19 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Edmunds Elementary School 950 15th Street Des Moines, IA
Who: Grades 3-5
Cost: $10
Sign Up: Here
For Information Contact:
Luis G Arredondo at larredondo@fca.org
Drake Park Clinic
When: June 25 + 27 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Drake Park 2300 Drake Park Avenue Des Moines, IA
Who: Grades 3-5
Cost: $10
Sign Up: Here
For Information Contact:
Luis G Arredondo at larredondo@fca.org
Evergreen Park Clinic
When: July 2 + 3 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Evergreen Park 2000 Evergreen Avenue Des Moines, IA
Who: Grades 3-5
Cost: $10
Sign Up: Here
For Information Contact:
Luis G Arredondo at larredondo@fca.org
Evelyn K Davis Park Clinic
When: July 9 - 11 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Evelyn K Davis Park 1400 Forest Avenue Des Moines, IA
Who: Grades 3-5
Cost: $10
Sign Up: Here
For Information Contact:
Luis G Arredondo at larredondo@fca.org
Edmunds Elementary School Clinic
When: July 16 - 18 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Edmunds Elementary School 950 15th Street Des Moines, IA
Who: Grades 3-5
Cost: $10
Sign Up: Here
For Information Contact:
Luis G Arredondo at larredondo@fca.org
Hoover High School Clinic
When: July 23 - 25 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Hoover High School 4800 NW Aurora Avenue Des Moines, IA
Who: Grades 3-5
Cost: $10
Sign Up: Here
For Information Contact:
Luis G Arredondo at larredondo@fca.org
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