Welcome to West Central Florida FCA

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

West Central Florida FCA Ministry Areas

West Polk FCA reaches the fast-growing, sports-rich corner of Polk County—includes Lakeland, Mulberry, Kathleen, Bradley Junction, and Bartow. With over ~31 public elementary schools, approximately ~10+ middle schools, and around ~11+ high schools. Higher education includes strong partners like Polk State College, Florida Southern College (NCAA DII), Warner University, and Webber International University.

West Polk

West Polk FCA reaches the fast-growing, sports-rich corner of Polk County—includes Lakeland, Mulberry, Kathleen, Bradley Junction, and Bartow. With over ~31 public elementary schools, approximately ~10+ middle schools, and around ~11+ high schools. Higher education includes strong partners like Polk State College, Florida Southern College (NCAA DII), Warner University, and Webber International University.

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North Ridge

North Ridge FCA serves the north-east corridor of Polk County—stretching from Davenport’s fast‑growing suburbs to the heart of rural towns like Polk City. With roughly 10 elementary, 6 middle, and 5–6 high schools right within city limits—and colleges such as Polk State College (Winter Haven), Southeastern, Warner, and Florida Poly just minutes away—the region offers a rich setting for FCA’s Campus, Club, and League ministries.

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South Ridge + North Heartland

This FCA region serves a rich blend of city corridors and agricultural communities—spanning Winter Haven, Lake Wales, Frostproof, Fort Meade, Dundee, Sebring, Avon Park, Lake Placid, and Wauchula. Within Polk County alone, FCA connects with approximately 20 public elementary, 9 middle, and 7 high schools, and partners with post‑secondary institutions like Polk State College (Winter Haven and Lake Wales centers), Warner University, and Webber International University.

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FCA WINTER RECHARGE 2025

FCA Winter Recharge is designed to RECHARGE current and potential student leaders on our local campus' by engaging, equipping and empowering them to share their faith and lead!

📍Camp Sparta - Sebring FL.  📆 December  19-21, 2025

WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA FCA STRATEGY

ENGAGE

We ENGAGE relationally with others in a variety of environments by building genuine trust, sharing our lives, and sharing the Gospel. We strive to connect with coaches and athletes where they are at on their spiritual journey.

EQUIP

After cultivating relationships and once coaches and athletes come to faith in Christ, we want to EQUIP them with Christ-centered training, tools, and ongoing support. We desire to Equip them with God’s Word so they can grow in Christ and help others know and grow in Him.

Empower

Once equipped, we EMPOWER coaches and athletes to help others experience salvation in Jesus, grow in their faith, and share Him with others. We desire to Engage, Equip, and Empower coaches and athletes to make disciples who do the same to others.

FCA COMBINES FAITH + SPORTS

by stepping into the pressures, expectations, and busy lives of coaches and athletes—just as Jesus did - bringing the hope and truth of the Gospel right where they are.

We believe every coach and athlete has influence. Through relationships, teams, and the shared language of sports, we equip them to lead for Christ on and off the field.

JOIN THE FCA FAMILY


Are you a current or former athlete or coach?
Do you 
love sports and love Jesus?


Then you belong here!


At West Central Florida FCA, we’re uniting coaches and athletes to use the platform of sports to impact lives for Christ. Whether on campus, on the field, or in the stands—you can make a difference.


Ways to Get Involved:

  • Lead or join a Huddle on your campus
  • Serve as a volunteer
  • Support local FCA ministry through prayer or giving

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Great Ways to Get Involved

FCA has a variety of opportunities to join our team