Fellowship of Christian Athletes Totally Explained

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The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is a not-for-profit Christian organization that has been based in Kansas City, Missouri since 1956. Its national headquarters is across Interstate 70 from the Truman Sports Complex and is visible from inside Kauffman Stadium. Members are encouraged to be athletes but are not required.
Founded in 1954, FCA is the largest interdenominational school-based sports organization in the United States. An early supporter and underwriter of FCA was Major League Baseball executive Branch Rickey.
A religious organization, FCA uses the influence of coaches and athletes as a means of Christian evangelism. The group operates chapters based in schools, and operates camps, workshops and conferences. FCA currently has about 600 paid employees.

Awards

The National Bobby Bowden Award

In 2003, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes presented the first of what is now a yearly award in Bobby Bowden's name, The National Bobby Bowden Award, which honors one college football player for their achievements on the field, in the classroom and for their conduct as a "faith model" in the community. Nominees must have a 3.0 GPA or better and must also have the backing of his school's athletic director and head football coach. The award is presented each year prior to the Bowl Championship Series' national title game.
Winners:

2003: Jason Wright, Northwestern University, Signed by San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted rookie
2004: Billy Bajema, Oklahoma State University, Drafted by San Francisco 49ers
2005: D.J. Shockley, University of Georgia, Drafted by Atlanta Falcons
2006: Carl Pendleton, University of Oklahoma
2007: Jacob Tamme, University of Kentucky

Camps

Every summer for several years, the FCA has held sports and leadership camps for youth and high school students. The camps are held at different colleges throughout the United States, and feature professional athletes such as Steve Fitzhugh, Ray Simmons, Mike Cobb, Wade Hopkins and former NFL player Harry Flaherty. The FCA camps feature sport practices and conditioning as well as daily chapels and huddles.

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