Frank Kelly was a member of the first FCA Lacrosse Team in 1992 and played a major role in the founding and growth of the FCA Lacrosse ministry and FCA in Maryland. Kelly was FCA Maryland’s first board chairman, even before a full-time staff member was hired, and went on to serve in that role for 20 years. A former professional lacrosse player (National Lacrosse League’s Baltimore Thunder) and two-sport athlete at Cornell, Kelly walked us through the times in his life when sports were an idol and what changed when he put God above everything. Useful Links:<a href="https://www.cru.org/storylines/2019/september/one-foot-in-business-and-another-in-ministry">One Foot in Business Another in Ministry</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Frank Kelly was a member of the first FCA Lacrosse Team in 1992 and played a major role in the founding and growth of the FCA Lacrosse ministry and FCA in Maryland. Kelly was FCA Maryland’s first board chairman, even before a full-time staff member was hired, and went on to serve in that role for 20 years. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A former professional lacrosse player (National Lacrosse League’s Baltimore Thunder) and two-sport athlete at Cornell, Kelly walked us through the times in his life when sports were an idol and what changed when he put God above everything.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Useful Links:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.cru.org/storylines/2019/september/one-foot-in-business-and-another-in-ministry"&gt;One Foot in Business Another in Ministry&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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Frank Kelly shares the story of the first FCA lacrosse team and why sports are such a bad idol.


Episode 30 - Don't Make a Game Your God with Frank Kelly

Mason Plumlee won a national championship at Duke in 2010 and now plays as center and power forward for the Denver Nuggets. We got to sit down with him and talk Coach K, the Cameron Crazies, and his experience transitioning to the NBA. But that’s not all. He talked to us about his entrepreneurial ventures, his investing philosophy, and his faith. We loved our conversation and think you will too. Useful Links:<a href="https://masonplumlee.com/">Mason Plumlee</a><a href="https://www.becomeempower3d.com/blog/a-conversation-with-denver-nuggets-star-mason-plumlee-investing-in-start-ups">Mason Plumlee on Investing in Start-Ups</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Z4HpOCUsTw">Mason Plumlee Career Duke Highlights</a><a href="https://vimeo.com/256141386">Founder Fridays</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Mason Plumlee won a national championship at Duke in 2010 and now plays as center and power forward for the Denver Nuggets. We got to sit down with him and talk Coach K, the Cameron Crazies, and his experience transitioning to the NBA. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But that’s not all. He talked to us about his entrepreneurial ventures, his investing philosophy, and his faith. We loved our conversation and think you will too. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Useful Links:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://masonplumlee.com/"&gt;Mason Plumlee&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.becomeempower3d.com/blog/a-conversation-with-denver-nuggets-star-mason-plumlee-investing-in-start-ups"&gt;Mason Plumlee on Investing in Start-Ups&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Z4HpOCUsTw"&gt;Mason Plumlee Career Duke Highlights&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://vimeo.com/256141386"&gt;Founder Fridays&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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Mason Plumlee talks the NBA, entrepreneurship, and why he cares about intentional investing.

Episode 29 - More Than a Ball Player with Mason Plumlee

No one ever prepares to speak at their spouse’s funeral. But after a tragic car accident, <a href="https://www.faithdrivenathlete.org/bios/monty-williams">Coach Monty Williams</a> found himself burying his wife long before they had a chance to grow old together. But what happened in that moment was something powerful and unforgettable—<a href="https://www.faithdrivenathlete.org/blog/monty-williams-wifes-funeral">he offered forgiveness</a> to the driver who had killed his wife. Monty took us through this story, every painful detail, but he also talked about the hope he has found on the other side of tragedy and what he loves about coaching in the NBA.

<description>&lt;p&gt;No one ever prepares to speak at their spouse’s funeral. But after a tragic car accident, &lt;a href="https://www.faithdrivenathlete.org/bios/monty-williams"&gt;Coach Monty Williams&lt;/a&gt; found himself burying his wife long before they had a chance to grow old together. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But what happened in that moment was something powerful and unforgettable—&lt;a href="https://www.faithdrivenathlete.org/blog/monty-williams-wifes-funeral"&gt;he offered forgiveness&lt;/a&gt; to the driver who had killed his wife. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Monty took us through this story, every painful detail, but he also talked about the hope he has found on the other side of tragedy and what he loves about coaching in the NBA.&lt;/p&gt;
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Monty Williams, Coach of the Phoenix Suns, shares the story behind his wife’s tragic death and his hope for the future.

Episode 28 - Forgiveness at a Funeral with Monty Williams

Sports is a billion dollar industry. And while we all watch our favorite team on TV, few of us really know all the work that is going on behind-the-scenes to make that happen. Today, we’re talking to two professors who are preparing students for jobs in the professional sports world. <a href="www.faithdrivenathlete.org/bios/darin-white">Darin White</a> is the Executive Director of the Center for Sports Analytics and Samford University and <a href="www.faithdrivenathlete.org/bios/kirk-wakefield">Kirk Wakefield</a> is the Executive Director of the Sports, Strategy, and Sales program at Baylor University. Together, they’re going to walk about the money behind the game and the future men and women who are about to enter this profession…Useful Links:<a href="https://twitter.com/Sports_Biz_Prof?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Darin White Twitter</a><a href="https://www.baylor.edu/business/marketing/index.php?id=93587">S3 Major at Baylor</a><a href="https://www.samford.edu/sports-analytics/">Samford Center for Sports Analytics</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Sports is a billion dollar industry. And while we all watch our favorite team on TV, few of us really know all the work that is going on behind-the-scenes to make that happen. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Today, we’re talking to two professors who are preparing students for jobs in the professional sports world. &lt;a href="www.faithdrivenathlete.org/bios/darin-white"&gt;Darin White&lt;/a&gt; is the Executive Director of the Center for Sports Analytics and Samford University and &lt;a href="www.faithdrivenathlete.org/bios/kirk-wakefield"&gt;Kirk Wakefield&lt;/a&gt; is the Executive Director of the Sports, Strategy, and Sales program at Baylor University. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, they’re going to walk about the money behind the game and the future men and women who are about to enter this profession…&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Useful Links:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://twitter.com/Sports_Biz_Prof?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor"&gt;Darin White Twitter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.baylor.edu/business/marketing/index.php?id=93587"&gt;S3 Major at Baylor&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.samford.edu/sports-analytics/"&gt;Samford Center for Sports Analytics&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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Darin White and Kirk Wakefield talk about preparing college students to work in the professional world of sports.

Episode 27 - Staffing a Billion Dollar Industry with Darin White and Kirk Wakefield

Ever wonder what it would be like to coach one of the most storied programs in NCAA football ever? <a href="http://www.faithdrivenathlete.org/bios/clay-helton">Clay Helton</a> can tell you. He’s the head coach of USC, and after growing up under a father whose coaching career took their family all over the country, it’s no surprise that Clay found himself full of a love for the game. He talked to us about life as a coach, dealing with unexpected injuries, and what it means for him to trust God, even when he has no idea what next season might look like…Useful Links:<ul><li><a href="https://www.dailybreeze.com/2015/11/17/usc-football-coach-clay-helton-has-his-priorities-in-order/">Clay Helton Has His Priorities in Order</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/usccoachhelton/status/958357618354892800">Clay Helton Twitter</a></li><li><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/college/article/Clay-Helton-s-down-home-style-at-USC-has-Texas-12192580.php">Clay Helton Maintains Ties to Texas</a></li></ul>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Ever wonder what it would be like to coach one of the most storied programs in NCAA football ever? &lt;a href="http://www.faithdrivenathlete.org/bios/clay-helton"&gt;Clay Helton&lt;/a&gt; can tell you. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;He’s the head coach of USC, and after growing up under a father whose coaching career took their family all over the country, it’s no surprise that Clay found himself full of a love for the game. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;He talked to us about life as a coach, dealing with unexpected injuries, and what it means for him to trust God, even when he has no idea what next season might look like…&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Useful Links:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dailybreeze.com/2015/11/17/usc-football-coach-clay-helton-has-his-priorities-in-order/"&gt;Clay Helton Has His Priorities in Order&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://twitter.com/usccoachhelton/status/958357618354892800"&gt;Clay Helton Twitter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/college/article/Clay-Helton-s-down-home-style-at-USC-has-Texas-12192580.php"&gt;Clay Helton Maintains Ties to Texas&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;
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Hear Clay Helton share how his faith helps him respond to unexpected seasons.

Episode 26 - The Bounce Back with Clay Helton

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