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Volunteer Spotlight, Coach Melissa Letendre

Jeannine Cavallaro • November 22, 2022

Volunteer Spotlight, Coach Melissa Letendre

How have you been involved in Fellowship of Christian Athletes?


I began getting involved in FCA by using the FCA Daily Impact Play devotionals, I share those with my Cardio Sport class that I lead twice a week, I also share them with my crew and other people in my circle of life throughout the week - FCA has really amazing resources. Find Daily Impact Play

 

I’ve used FCA’s Character Coaching curriculum with my local high school’s varsity field hockey team in a Cardio Sport training – I was able to coach them in Cardio Sport and in a character lesson through FCA.


I officially started volunteering in March of last year – I attended the FCA Game Day event for high school athletes, and I volunteered at the 360 Total Athlete Camp in August – both were amazing. And recently I’ve become a Huddle Leader Mentor, where I encourage, pray with and mentor a high school huddle leader.


Why would you encourage someone to get involved in FCA?


I would encourage anyone and everyone who is a current or past athlete or coach and who loves the Lord to join FCA. Basically, anyone who loves serving, sports and loves the Lord. I would encourage them to start by looking into FCA…. use the resources available and see where the Lord leads. There are so many different ways to be involved with FCA -it’s a family of men, women, boys, girls who are fellow believers and share a love of sports and love of Christ. When you join FCA you gain brothers and sisters you never had before. Your faith will grow, and your life will be blessed. You will also discover new and more ways to bless others. It’s just amazing, inspiring, encouraging, and POWERFUL! FCA is the real deal and it’s such an honor to be a part of the FCA Team! I’m grateful to God for leading me to FCA and I’m excited and looking forward to what lies ahead for me with FCA. God is so good, and we are so blessed.


What is your favorite thing about FCA?


My favorite thing about FCA is the FCA vision, mission & values - Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork and Serving - these are all consistently demonstrated in all things FCA - The commitment to serving Christ and mission to make disciples who make disciples. 


What is your favorite Bible verse?


So many I love, I would have to say that my go to is Romans 8:28 - And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.


Melissa runs her own Cardio Sport program in Middleboro, MA., is a brand ambassador and assists with Cardio Sport’s National College Certification Program. This past September she traveled to Tampa, FL where the corporate team held a Master Class on Tropicana Field. Giving back to the community, in November she led a Cardio Sport class for teachers, coaches, and administrators in Middleboro for the first Annual Wellness afternoon. Her hope is to also host FCA Cardio Sport classes sometime soon.


In addition to her work with Cardio Sport, Melissa is a massage therapist, mom and fitness enthusiast. She lives in Middleboro with her husband Michael and their three children. 

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