FCA South Dakota Coaches Corner

*Bonus Content* Inky Johnson

August 12th, 2023, 1500 football players gathered in Sioux Falls to hear Inky Johnson share his story. Inky played at the University of Tennessee, and had an amazing career. Inky was projected to go to the NFL, yet one game against Air Force changed his life forever. Check out Inky's story, and how the Lord worked through some very tough circumstances.

Coach Dave Dancler

Coach Dave Dancler has been a coach for a long time, yet it is not just coaching that drives his passions. Coach Dancler is one that likes to listen to the Lord and follow what He might be saying, even at practice. Have you ever wondered how the Lord could use you as a coach to encourage one of your athletes, yet not be forceful about faith? Check out how Dave follows the nudges of the Lord to encourage his athletes.

Coach Alan Baskerville

Head Football Coach for Baltic High School, Alan Baskerville, is hitting a new stride this year with his team. His prospective changed pretty dramatically at FCA camp this last summer, when he was asked the question, "Do you love God?" Coach Baskerville, was challenged with that question and it led him on a journey towards deeper faith, and a different way to coach Football.

Coach Vince Benedetto

Coach Vince Benedetto has had some stellar succuesses within the last year of football at Jefferson High School, yet football can only take you so far. Coach Benedetto started a deeper faith journey after the winning season, a faith journey that has impacted him as a coach as well as his family. Come along on his journey, as he talks about the most influencial coaches in his life and what has been shaping his walk with the Lord.

Coach Stiegelmeier

Coach Stiegelmeier or many know him by Coach Stig, has been a long-time football coach at South Dakota State University. Coach Stig has had an impressive coaching career at SDSU, even leading his team to a National Title, yet none of that is as impressive as his heart for the Lord. Coach Stig walks us through how he changed his title from "Christian" by label only, to walking in a daily, surrendered relationship with the Lord. How do you walk the line at the public University, and help players and coaches know the Lord? Well, Coach Stig will fill you in on how the Lord lead him to do that in his program at SDSU.