On March 1, 2005, Les Steckel became the seventh president/CEO of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA).

Steckel’s extensive involvement with FCA dates back to 1972 when, as a college football coach, he attended his first FCA conference. In the 30-plus years since, Steckel has served as a Huddle Leader, platform speaker, camp dean and football clinician at various FCA Camps across the nation. He led Bible studies throughout his NFL career and served regularly as a guest speaker for FCA events.

Steckel and his wife, Chris, also speak at FCA marriage enrichment weekends for coaches and their wives. Steckel also has served on FCA state boards in Minnesota and Tennessee. Prior to his selection as FCA President/CEO he and Chris served on the FCA National Board of Trustees.

Steckel’s football coaching career spans over 30 years. After spending five years as a college coach at the University of Colorado and the U.S. Naval Academy, Steckel began his NFL career with the San Francisco 49ers in 1978. His experience includes serving as the offensive coordinator...