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The FCA Locker Room
Welcome to The FCA Locker Room—where purpose meets the playbook! Brought to you by the New York Chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, this podcast dives deep into real conversations that empower coaches, athletes, and parents to lead boldly for Christ.
Each episode tackles relevant topics like mentoring athletes, strengthening coach-parent relationships, and integrating faith into competition—giving you practical tools to glorify God and share the Gospel through sports. Whether you're a coach looking to make an eternal impact, an athlete striving to compete with purpose, or a parent seeking wisdom, this is your playbook for Christ-centered leadership and living.
The FCA Locker Room
Diamonds & Discipleship: When the Dugout Becomes a Mission Field
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In this episode of The FCA Locker Room, we sit down with Meg Michel — softball coach, youth leader, and prospective FCA Hudson Valley staff member — to talk about what it really means to coach for something bigger than wins and losses.
Meg’s journey started on the softball field at just four years old. From varsity captain to collegiate athlete, and now Head Coach of a 16U travel program, the game has always been part of her story. But what’s even more powerful is how God has used the game to shape her calling.
We talk about:
- How coaching became ministry
- Leading prayer and Bible studies with her teams
- Inviting athletes into church and real faith conversations
- Helping players understand their identity beyond stats and performance
- The tension (and courage) of living out your faith publicly in sports
- And her growing call to serve through FCA in Orange County
Meg shares what it looks like to be salt and light in dugouts, on bus rides, and in everyday conversations with athletes who are searching for purpose.
If you’re a coach, athlete, or parent wondering how faith can be woven into sport in a genuine and impactful way — this episode will encourage you.
Because the field isn’t just a place to compete. It’s a place to disciple.
