About Upper Cumberland FCA

The Upper Cumberland Fellowship of Christian Athletes (UCFCA) serves 12 counties across our region, reaching a combined student population of more than 40,000. With 65+ schools open for campus ministry and 52 active FCA huddles, we are committed to bringing the gospel to students and coaches where they are. Today, UC-FCA engages 3,500+ youth participants in ongoing ministry.


FCA is open to all students, not just athletes. Coaches, parents, fans, and anyone seeking community and spiritual growth are welcome to attend and be part of what God is doing through FCA.


Our coach’s ministry plays a vital role in our mission. We serve and support coaches by encouraging and equipping them to know and follow Christ. This ministry provides relational staff support, prayer, resources, Bible studies, outreach opportunities, and access to retreats and conferences designed specifically for coaches.


UCFCA is supported by a dedicated team of seven staff members (two full-time and five part-time) and a large network of committed volunteers who help make ministry possible throughout the Upper Cumberland.


To fulfill our mission across such a wide region, UCFCA operates with an annual ministry budget of $500,000.


2025 Upper Cumberland FCA Impact

136

Camp Participants

33

Team Meals

490

Bibles Distributed

52

Huddles


Vision

To see the world transformed by Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes.

Mission

To lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church. 

Values

Our relationships will demonstrate steadfast commitment to Jesus Christ and His Word through Integrity, Serving, Teamwork and Excellence.

Strategy

We pursue our vision and mission through the strategy of to and through the coach.

Our Core Values

Our relationships will demonstrate steadfast commitment to Jesus Christ and His Word through Integrity, Serving, Teamwork and Excellence.

Integrity

We will demonstrate Christ-like wholeness, privately, and publicly.
Proverbs 11:3

Serving

We will model Jesus’ example of serving.
John 13:1-17

Teamwork

We will express our unity in Christ in all our relationships.
Philippians 2:1-4

Excellence

We will honor and glorify God in all we do.
Colossians 3:23-24