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May 31, 2026 • 3 Minute Read
Parent Corner #23
The Goal is to Go Recently, I received a message from one of our coaches—a coach I have a tremendous amount of respect for. He shared that his family would be moving on to another club this fall. He thanked us for the years together and explained that his boys were ready for a new challenge. As I read his message, I found myself smiling. Not because they were leaving. But because this is exactly what we hope happens. That might sound strange. Most leagues, teams, and organizations measure success by how long they can keep people around. But our goal has never been to keep you forever. Our goal is to prepare you to go. More Than a League From the beginning, FCA Sports has been built around three simple ideas: Engage.
Equip.
Empower. We want to engage athletes, coaches, and families where they are. We want to equip them with tools, habits, and truth that help them grow. And then we want to empower them to go live it out. Because eventually every athlete moves on. Every parent moves on. Every coach moves on. The question isn't whether we'll move on. The question is: What will we take with us when we do? Jesus Did the Same Thing When you look at the life of Jesus, His ministry wasn't built around keeping people close forever. It was built around preparing them to go. He spent time with His disciples. He taught them. He challenged them. He corrected them. He encouraged them. And then He sent them. The goal was never simply information. The goal was transformation. And transformation always leads to movement. Meet Ray Ray had spent several years playing in the same environment. The coaches knew him. His teammates knew him. Everything felt familiar. Then one day a new opportunity came along. Ray wasn't sure what to do. Part of him wanted to stay where he was comfortable. His dad listened and finally asked a simple question: "Do you think you're ready?" Ray thought for a moment. "I think so." His dad smiled. "Then maybe it's time." A few months later, Ray found himself in a new environment with new teammates, new coaches, and new challenges. Some things were harder. Some things were better. But what surprised him most was realizing how much he had already learned. The lessons came with him. The habits came with him. The character came with him. And that's what mattered most. Takeaway Whether your child stays with FCA Sports for one season or ten, our hope remains the same. We want to help develop athletes. But even more than that, we want to help develop people. People who know how to compete. People who know how to encourage teammates. People who know how to handle success and failure. People who know how to live out their faith wherever life takes them. Because the goal isn't simply to stay. The goal is to go. To take what you've learned and live it out in your team, your school, your workplace, your church, and your community. That's how movements grow. More than a league. It's a mission. Win The Day, Troy Farley FCA Sports Leagues Director
May 23, 2026 • 3 Minute Read
Parent Corner #22
The Secret Isn’t a Secret A few weeks ago on my Inning Intermissions Podcast, I was interviewing a friend when he said something that stuck with me: “There’s no secret recipe. It’s just consistency.” That line hasn’t left my head. Because the more I think about it, the more I believe it’s true for almost everything in life. The secret isn’t a secret. So why do we struggle with this so much? As parents of young athletes, we’re constantly looking for the formula. The right trainer. The right team. The right schedule. The right camp. The right opportunity. But what if there isn’t a secret formula? What if growth is usually found in consistency? Showing up. Practicing. Encouraging. Learning. Failing. Trying again. Let the consistency of whatever they are chasing play itself out. And honestly, this doesn’t just apply to our kids. It applies to us too. If I could pass along one “secret” that really isn’t a secret for all of us to consistently dive into, it would be this: The Bible. The greatest story ever told. A story that is still unfolding. A story we are invited into. From creation in Genesis to eternity in Revelation, the Bible points us to one central figure: Jesus. The apostle Paul wrote these words while sitting in prison, reminding believers that the true secret to life was never success, status, or power. It was always Jesus. Colossians 1:27 says: “God decided to let his people know this rich and glorious secret, which is for all people. The secret is this: Christ is in you. He is our hope for glory.” We are all being guided by something. The question is: what? Culture? Social media? Success? Comparison? Fear? Or the Word of God? The secret to life really isn’t a secret. It’s a relationship with Jesus. And God’s Word leads us to Him page after page. Honestly, if I had my way, every athlete who came through FCA Sports would leave with a Bible in their hands. (I’m working on it. 🙏) FCA has an Athlete Bible. An FCA Coaches Bible. And now a brand-new Kids Bible. Because we don’t just want to develop athletes. We want to help guide people. Meet Ray After practice one night, Ray stayed behind helping put basketballs away. As the gym emptied out, his coach walked over and handed him something. It was a Bible. Ray looked surprised. His coach smiled and said, “You spend a lot of time working on your game. Don’t forget to work on your heart too.” That night Ray flipped through the pages before bed. He didn’t understand everything yet. But one verse caught his attention: “The secret is this: Christ is in you. He is our hope for glory.” The next morning, Ray brought the Bible with him in the car. Not because he had everything figured out. But because he wanted direction. Takeaway The secret isn’t a secret. Consistency matters. Consistency in practice. Consistency in encouragement. Consistency in faith. This week, make space for God’s Word in your home. Read one verse together. Ask one good question. Start one small habit. Sometimes the biggest transformation begins with the smallest consistent step. More than a league. It’s a mission. Win The Day, Troy Farley FCA Sports Leagues Director
April 14, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
FCA Sports Updates
FCA Sports Families, As we head into the close of spring and prepare for the summer season, here are MULTIPLE easy ways to stay connected with everything happening at FCA Sports: 🏋️♂️ Summer Fitness Opportunities through Equip Fitness 📍 NextGen CrossFit Summer Session
June 16 – August 27 Tuesdays & Thursdays | 8:00–9:00 AM
For incoming 6th grade and up
focused on speed, agility, coordination, strength training, conditioning, and post-workout huddles to engage, equip, and empower athletes. 📍 KidsFit Summer Clinic
August 19–20 2:00–4:00 PM
For incoming 1st–5th graders
Held at Bethel Gym (600 Shockley Rd, Richland)
A fun, high-energy clinic focused on running, jumping, lifting, gymnastics, games, and building confidence. 🤝 Learn more and register at: Equip Fitness Registration Page ⚽ 🏈 📣 Fall Sports Registrations Are LIVE Head to Tri-Cities FCA Sports to view available fall programs and register. Fall Soccer, Cheer, and Flag Football are all LIVE at TriFCAsports.org ‼️ REGISTER HERE 🤞Subscribe to Stay in the Know Subscribe to my page for registration updates, Parent Corner resources, encouragement, and other FCA updates as we continue to transition to the new registration system that national FCA has introduced: SUBSCRIBE HERE 😜 FOR THOSE THAT SKIP TO THE END... 📌 Next STEPS to stay connected and plugged in with FCA Sports this summer. ⬇️ ✅ Equip Fitness Registration. Equip Fitness Summer Opportunities
NextGen CrossFit and KidsFit Summer Clinic registrations are now open. Learn more and sign up here: Equip Fitness Registration ✅ Tri-Cities FCA Sports Available Programs. Fall Sports Registrations Are LIVE
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February 18, 2026 • 3 Minute Read
Parent Corner #21
The Picture in Their Head A couple weeks ago I had the opportunity to speak at Hungry Gen Youth. During the message I shared a simple idea that has stuck with me since. Every person carries a picture in their head of who they think they are. That picture forms over time. It can come from a lot of places. Sports. Parents. Coaches. Friends. Social media. Success. Failure. Labels. Over time, the picture in our head becomes the way we see ourselves. For young athletes, that picture can change quickly. One bad game. One injury. One coach’s decision. One comparison. Suddenly the picture in their head starts saying things like: “I’m not good enough.” “I always mess things up.” “I’ll never be that good.” As parents, this is where our voice matters more than we realize. Because sometimes the picture our kids are carrying simply isn’t the right one. Truth – The Story of Peter In John 21 we find Peter carrying a wrong picture of himself. Just days earlier, Peter had denied Jesus three times the night Jesus was arrested. Even though Jesus had risen from the dead, Peter was still carrying the weight of that moment. Imagine the picture in Peter’s head: “I failed Him.” “I blew it.” “I’m not the leader anymore.” So Peter does what a lot of people do when they feel like they’ve failed. He goes back to what he used to do. John 21:3 says Peter told the others, “I am going fishing.” But Jesus wasn’t finished with Peter. When Jesus meets the disciples on the shore that morning, He doesn’t shame Peter. He doesn’t lecture him. He cooks breakfast. Then Jesus asks Peter three times, “Do you love me?” Why three times? Because Peter denied Jesus three times. Three denials. Three restorations. Jesus wasn’t reminding Peter of his failure. He was restoring his identity. Peter showed up that morning believing, “I’m the guy who failed.” Jesus tells him something different: “Follow me.” Not “try harder.” Not “earn your way back.” Just follow me. Jesus gives Peter a new picture of who he is. Meet Ray Ray had a tough game. Nothing seemed to go right. Missed shots. Turnovers. A couple mistakes that stuck in his head long after the game ended. On the drive home Ray sat quietly and finally said, “I think I’m just not very good.” His dad glanced over and said, “Who told you that?” Ray shrugged. “It just feels like it.” His dad paused for a moment and then said, “One game doesn’t get to decide who you are.” Later that night Ray thought about that. The mistakes were still real. But they didn’t get to define him. The picture in his head started to shift. Takeaway Our kids are forming pictures of who they think they are every day. Our job isn’t just to coach their performance. It’s to help shape their identity. Remind them: You are loved. You are chosen. You are capable. You belong. And most importantly, their identity isn’t built on a scoreboard or a stat line. It’s built on who God says they are. Sometimes the greatest thing we can do as parents is help our kids exchange the wrong picture in their head for the right one. Win The Day, Troy Farley FCA Sports Leagues Director
February 18, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
Parent Corner #20
Rest “Rest precedes blessing. We don’t have to run to earn rest; we run fueled by a posture of rest.” — Rebekah Lyons Rest can feel like a foreign concept for many of us as parents. Culture tells us something different. Stay busy. Fill the calendar. Keep the kids moving. Practices, lessons, training, games. If the schedule isn’t full, it can feel like we’re falling behind. But what if that’s not the way it was meant to be? Rest isn’t the opposite of hard work. Rest is part of the rhythm of it. Without rest, we’re missing a piece of the puzzle. God modeled this from the very beginning. In creation, He worked and then He rested. Not because He was tired, but because rest was always meant to be part of the rhythm of life. Jesus modeled the same thing. Throughout the Gospels, we see Him stepping away from crowds and even His closest disciples to spend quiet time with His Father. He paused. He breathed. He rested. As parents of young athletes, maybe one of the best gifts we can give our kids is not just teaching them how to work hard — but showing them how to rest well. Because athletes who learn to rest learn something deeper than recovery. They learn trust. Meet Ray Ray had a busy stretch of games and practices. One Saturday morning, he grabbed his glove and asked his dad if they could go hit at the field again. His dad smiled and said, “Not today.” Ray looked surprised. “Why not?” “Because today is a rest day,” his dad said. “Even athletes need to rest so they can come back stronger.” Instead of heading to the field, they spent the afternoon together — a walk, a meal, and some time talking about life. Later that night Ray said, “I think I needed that.” Sometimes the best thing we can do for our kids isn’t pushing them forward. Sometimes it’s helping them pause. Takeaway Rest isn’t weakness. It’s rhythm. This week, look for one small way to model rest in your home — slowing down, stepping away, or simply choosing presence over productivity. Win The Day, Troy Farley FCA Sports Leagues Director
February 11, 2026 • 3 Minute Read
Parent Corner #19
Hey FCA Families, Last week, Zenon — our very own Tri-Cities Multi-Area Director — along with me and several FCA staff from our community, headed to Orlando for Real Time 2026, a global FCA gathering that happens every couple of years. Staff from all over the world came together — over 2,500 strong — different languages, different sports, different cities, but one mission. The theme this year was simple: Faithful. During one of the main sessions, Zenon and I had the opportunity to step onto that stage and share what God is doing through FCA Sports Leagues all the way back home in Tri-Cities, Washington. In front of over 2,500 FCA staff from around the world, we told the story of what has been unfolding in our community. The heartbeat has always been partnership — local churches and FCA coming together to engage the next generation where they already are, equip coaches to disciple beyond the scoreboard, and empower families to grow in faith inside sports environments that feel both competitive and deeply intentional. And as we shared, it was clear — what was being celebrated in Orlando wasn’t hype. It was faithfulness. Faithfulness in the quiet seasons. Faithfulness when the fields were empty. Faithfulness when it felt small. Faithfulness week after week, 46 weeks a year. What the world saw on that stage started right here — with you Because faithfulness isn’t just a ministry word. It’s a parenting word. It’s a character word. It’s a life word. All In – Resurrection Through Obedience (Week 8) In All In, Mark Batterson writes: “Without a crucifixion there can be no resurrection.” Growth almost always requires sacrifice. What feels like loss can become life when it’s offered to God. That’s true in ministry. It’s true in parenting. It’s true in youth sports. Sometimes faithfulness looks like staying when it would be easier to quit. Encouraging when you’re tired. Showing up when it’s inconvenient. Trusting when the outcome isn’t clear. Resurrection moments are built on obedience in the ordinary. Meet Ray Ray had a stretch of games where he didn’t score much. He practiced hard, but the results didn’t show up the way he hoped. One night he asked, “Why isn’t it working?” His dad said, “Sometimes growth happens before results. You stay faithful first.” The next week at practice, Ray kept showing up. He kept encouraging teammates. He kept working. There wasn’t a dramatic moment. No buzzer-beater. No applause. But there was growth. And that growth was real. Takeaway: Faithful isn’t flashy. It’s obedient. It’s steady. It’s showing up when it would be easier not to. This week, talk as a family about a season that required sacrifice — and how God used it to grow you. Win The Day, Troy Farley FCA Sports Leagues Director
