Dear Addison,

As I look ahead at the dawn of 2025, I'm overwhelmed with gratitude and anticipation for what God has in store for our Manatee County FCA family.

Last year was incredible - our 70th anniversary celebration reminded me how faithful God has been to this ministry. But 2025? I believe it's going to be our most transformative year yet.

What's On My Heart for 2025:

This year, we're laser-focused on three key objectives:

• Expanding our reach to more Middle & High schools
• Developing our Character Coaching program
• Launching Manatee County FCA Golf

Why This Matters:

In a world that often feels chaotic, we're offering something profound: a community where athletes can be authentic, grow in their faith, and understand their true worth isn't determined by performance, but by God's love.

I'm personally committed to walking alongside these young leaders, supporting their journeys, and helping them discover their unique calling.

Would you consider partnering with us? Your prayers and support make these transformative moments possible.

Believing Big for 2025,

Addison Sterling

Manatee County Area Director

Leadership Summit

You're invited to our one-day training event February 15, 2025, at North River Church. Designed for student-athletes, campus leaders, huddle coaches, and volunteers, this summit provides an in-depth understanding of FCA's E3 Playbook and the Huddle Playbook. Participants will learn organizational tools and strategies to strengthen their ministry impact.

Pickleball Tournament

SAVE THE DATE! Join us on Friday, March 7th, 2025, at UMR Sports Complex for our first annual Pickleball Tournament! This fundraiser event is open to all ages, genders and levels of experience. Grab your paddles and plan to meet us for fun and competition under the lights and help support FCA in both Manatee and Sarasota Counties.

Thank you to all of our student leaders, campus coaches and teacher sponsors that make our Campus Huddles thrive!

Huddles are certified small group Bible studies for coaches and athletes organized by FCA. We host them at various locations on our local campuses. A great part of our appeal is that, though FCA is focused mainly on athletes, we also have students with various interests join our campus huddles!

Is your 2025 New Years resolution to get more involved with the community? If so, the FCA Board might be the perfect opportunity for you!

FCA is led by individuals like you who give their time and talents to advance the Kingdom by serving on a leadership board. Board members expand FCA’s ministry with their experience, support and passion.

Currently looking to add 8 board members in 2025!

STRONG FOUNDATION

Be part of a well-established, thriving Christian sports ministry to coaches and athletes with a long and highly regarded history.

INTEGRATE

Integrate your passion for God and sports.

SIGNIFICANCE

Pursue a role of significance, challenge and personal fulfillment.

HIS CALL

Live out God’s calling and make an eternal difference.

If you feel driven to support coaches and athletes in their faith journey, God may be calling you to join our board.