The FCA Guy Podcast
Welcome to The FCA Guy Podcast where we talk sports + faith. Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) is a faith-based ministry to coaches and athletes.
Our Mission: To lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and the local church.
Each week, I will interview local coaches on a segment we call "Coffee with Coach". During this time we get to know the coach in a casual environment. From time to time, I will interview special guests that have a great testimony and impact in my life or the lives of others.
This is a good space to hear from coaches and be encouraged. Each podcast should be approximately 20 +/- minutes - enough time to enjoy during your daily commute.
Episodes
26 episodes
Episode 25 Coach Sam Carlin "Different Seat" Athletic Coordinator and Head Football Coach Moe "Buda" Johnson High School
For 18 years, Coach Carlin has been an educator and coach. Recently, Beginning on December 16, 2024, Coach Carlin has a "different seat" at the coaches table. He was officially named Head Coach and Athletic Coordinator after serving as the ...
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Episode 24 Brad Thomas "Not Done Yet" Lead Pastor Austin Ridge Bible Church
Great time visiting with a long-time friend and Lead Pastor Austin Ridge Bible Church. Brad and I first met in 1995 while we were both working at Northwest Bible Church in Dallas.Listen how FCA was a part of his spiritual journey and a ...
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Episode 23 Cade Pharis "On a Whim and a Prayer" Varsity Football Video Coordinator, Basketball and Tennis Coach Wimberley High School
Driving back from a coaches conference in Houston, on a "whim" Coach Pharis decided to drive through Wimberley. When a teaching opportunity became available, Coach Pharis submitted his name. In 2014, Coach Pharis began his career in...
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Episode 22 Jon Rector "Using His Gifts" FCA Area Director East Travis and Bastrop Counties
Jon is gifted and uses his gift to advance the kingdom. Growing up in the Chicago area, as a middle schooler Jon knew the Lord but dedicated his life to serving the Lord while in college, where he met his wife Shanna. His dad was a...
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Dad Jokes #1
Who doesn't like Dad jokes, so we created our first Dad Jokes podcast. Enjoy 8 minutes of fun, clean humor. Listen to them over and over so you can tell them to your kids and friends. Jon Rector, Area Director with FCA, and I had a...
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Episode 21 Lynne Vallejo "Living by Prayer" FCA Area Representative South/ Southwest Austin
I learned a lot about Lynne during this podcast but there was one thing I already knew - she lives her life in prayer. To hear Lynne tell the story about Echo House and how God spoke to her through prayer and how she responded tells volumes abo...
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Episode 20 Coach Jacob Kaase "Setting New Standards" Head Baseball Coach Lehman High School
In just three short seasons, Coach Kaase and the Lehman Baseball team are reaching goals and setting a new standard for Lobo baseball. Prior to coaching, Coach Kaase had a decorated college baseball career which landed him in the Texas Lutheran...
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Episode 19 Coach Harry Haggard "Coach's Impact on My Life" (Retired Football and Track Coach Gladewater High School)
A coach cared enough to invite me to a FCA huddle. It was at an FCA State Convention during high school that I accepted Christ. I am so thankful for Coach Haggard and his willingness to lead the FCA huddle at Gladewater High School.List...
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Episode 18 Coach Marcus Winn Sr. "Passion for the Game of Life" (Head Coach Boys Varsity Basketball Lehman High School)
They say a smile can light up a room. If this is true, Coach Winn can light up a whole house. If you have ever met or seen Coach Winn, you will understand. His passion for the game of basketball and life (especially his daughter) are very evide...
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Episode 17 Coach Emerald Amen "Bringing a Winning Culture" (Head Girls Basketball Coach/ Assistant AD Lehman High School)
Coach Emerald Amen brings a "winning culture" to Lehman High School. Coach Amen is the new Girls Head Basketball Coach and Assistant Athletic Director. Prior to Lehman, she spent 10 years at Stephen F. Austin High School (Austin High Maro...
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Episode 16 Coach Doug Warren "More than Winning" (Head Football Coach/ AD Wimberley High School)
Not many coaches have achieved the level of success Coach Warren has achieved, 100 wins as a head coach. However, life is "more than winning", it is winning at life.Coach Warren comes from a family of coaches. His brother, Steve, won a ...
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Episode 15 Dr. Eric Wright (Superintendent Hays CISD)
Meet Dr. Wright, Superintendent Hays CISD. Dr. Wright became the superintendent on January 1, 2018. He began his career as a classroom teacher and coach in 1989. Prior to becoming the superintendent at Hays CISD, Dr. Wright was the Superi...
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Episode 14 Coach Caleb Swyers (Defensive Line and Wrestling Coach Lehman High School)
Meet Coach Caleb Swyers, Defensive Line and Wrestling Coach at Lehman High School. Coach Swyers is in his first year at Lehman, prior to Lehman he coached in Floresville, TX. Coach Swyers graduated from Churchill High School in San...
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Episode 13 Lance Moffett (Athletic Director Hays CISD)
Meet the Hays CISD Athletic Director, Lance Moffett. Prior to becoming the Athletic Director, he was the Head Coach at Fredericksburg High School. In addition to his role as Athletic Director, he also serves on the Board of Directors for ...
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Episode 12 Coach Terrence Franks (Varsity Running Backs Coach Lehman High School)
Coach Terrance "Flash" Franks is one fast dude - 4.29 40-yard dash fast. He holds several individual rushing records at Texas State. Most rushing yards in a game - 284 and the longest run from scrimmage - 96 yds. After Texas ...
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Episode 11 Dusty Gibbs (Assistant Athletic Director Hays CISD)
Meet Dusty Gibbs, the Assistant Athletic Director for Hays CISD. Dusty comes to the position from Fredericksburg where is was an Assistant Coach under Coach Lance Moffett at Fredericksburg High School. Prior to Fredericksburg, he wa...
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Episode 10 Coach Isaac Ramon (Freshman and JV Linebacker Coach Lehman High School)
Coach Ramon is not the only coach in the family, is wife is the Head Golf Coach at Hays High School. It must run in the family which is about to expand. Coach Ramon and Alicia are expecting their first child in five weeks. Congratul...
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Episode 9 Coach Adam Froeschl (Head Coach Freshman Football, Wide Receivers Coach Varsity Football and Assistant Baseball Coach)
Meet Coach Adam Froeschl, Hays High School graduate and former Attorney. After college, Coach Froeschl attended law school and practiced law. During this time, He began volunteer as a coach. It was during this time he realized how much he enjoy...
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Episode 8 Coffee with Coach Jason Williams (aka J Wills) (Defensive Backs and Special Teams Coach Lehman High School)
Great conversation with Coach Jason Williams (aka J Wills) and Head Coach Chris Castillo. Coach Williams coaches the corner backs (defensive backs), which he played at Texas State. Previously chemical engineering major eventually turned to his ...
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Episode 7 Coach Steve Hoffman (Head Coach Johnson High School)
Spent some time with Coach Hoffman today, Head Coach and Athletic Coordinator for Johnson High School. He has been the head coach for five years, as long as the school has been open. Coach Hoffman has a heart to see these athletes ...
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Episode 6 Coffee with Coach Yates (Defensive Line Coach Lehman High School)
Introducing Coach Tevin Yates, first year coach and the Defensive Line Coach for the Lehman Lobo's. Coach Yates shares his road to coaching, how his former coach and mentor helped him understand his value not only as a coach but as a pers...
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Episode 5 Coffee with Coach Jonathan Batson (Defensive Backs Coach Lehman High School)
Coach Batson, former Texas A&M defensive back and avid tennis shoe collector, joins on Coffee with Coach. Originally from San Antonio, played on a state championship team in high school and eventually played safety for Texas A&M. This i...
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Episode 4 Coffee with Coach Fred Rodriguez "Coach Rod 1" (Offensive Line Coach Lehman High School)
This week, Coach Fred Rodriguez, Offensive Line coach, joined us in studio. Last week, Coach Isaac Rodriguez, Offensive Coordinator, joined us. We are going to refer to Coach Fred Rodriquez as Coach Rod 1. Coach Rod 1 actuall...
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Episode 3 Coffee with Coach Rodriguez (Offensive Coordinator Lehman High School)
Caught up with Coach Isaac Rodriguez (Coach Rod) after practice on Monday. This is Coach's first year on staff but not his first time on campus - Coach Rodriguez as a former student and athlete at Lehman. I have had the pleasure of...
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Episode 2 Coffee with Coach Bo Camacho (Defensive Coordinator Lehman High School)
Today we visited with Coach Bo Camacho, Defensive Coordinator Lehman High School. This is Coach Camacho's 29th year coaching and first season at Lehman High School. We discussed last weeks game against a solid Bastrop High School ...
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