Completing & Competing

Boomer Roepke, the Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach for the University of Northwestern, is a man with BIG faith who trusts a very BIG God! Taking a leap of faith is what Boomer has done his entire life, pursuing his passions and convictions to bring Jesus and His love to everyone that he encounters both on and off the field! Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.com Webs...

Lexie Handley, a graduate pitcher for The Ohio State Buckeyes, grew up in church, but the soul transformation that God has done in her life through her playing career is awe-inspiring. From an "other brother" Prodigal Son mentality, to exemplify Jesus' radical love to others around her, Lexie truly has a heart for Him and loves His people so intentionally well! Want to connect? Emai...

Sam Fischer, a professional softball player for Athletes Unlimited, has always felt that there was something a little bit different about the calling that has been put on her life. Sam has always trusted what she refers to as her gut feeling, knowing what she wanted for her life, and has stopped at nothing to make her goals a reality.  Sam's faith journey may look different, but it is covered...

Kate Perko, a current member of the Meredith College Women's Basketball Program, gets personal. As an athlete, Kate's identity was found in her performance until she realized that God had called her to so much more than that!  Kate has a God-given passion and conviction to normalize honest and vulnerable conversations surrounding athletes' physical and mental health. She and God are...

Lea Nelson, a current member of the Iowa State Softball Program, has spent her entire life yoked in her faith. She embraces the unknown, meets people where they are, and has challenged us all to "go for it with God!" Because no matter what we do on the field, in the classroom, or in our faith, God is always in our corner! Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.com Website:...

Shelbi Sunseri, a current member of the LSU Softball Program, can look back on her career at LSU and know that God's fingerprints have been all over her journey. Her career has never been about her, it has always been about sharing the Gospel with others. Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.com Website: completingandcompeting.org Twitter: @candcministry Instagram: @candcminis...

Rob Gibson, Head Football Coach at Owen Valley High School, develops his team's culture around the concept of the "big G and little g game." A culture built on developing young men to become good husbands, good fathers, and positive members of society. For Rob, it's all about intentional relationships with his staff, his athletes, and his administrators. Living out the statemen...

Dana Butterfield, a current member of the University of Montana Griz Softball Program, grew up in the church. But it wasn't until she truly met Jesus and His unconditional love that her world was forever changed for the better.  As an athlete, Dana looks at competing in a whole new light, using the gifts that she has been given from above to glorify her Heavenly Father in the circle!  Want to...

Bobby Buchanan, former collegiate softball coach turned private sector business owner and director, shares a prayer that when someone hears him speak, they hear Christ speak. Bobby's current career is not something that he saw coming, but God had better and bigger plans for his life than he could have ever truly fathomed. Bobby uses his platform to showcase an eternal perspective and a heart...

Trevor Browder, a Defensive Quality Control Coach for Indiana University Football, shares a story of agape love and selfless service. Trevor plays the "big G game," challenging us all to never shortchange the process, knowing that God is with us and He is for us through it all! Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.com Website: completingandcompeting.org Twitter: @candcmin...

Colton Bryant, current Assistant Women's Soccer Coach at Jackson State University,  lives a life simply saying yes to the calling that God has put on his heart. From starting a collegiate junior college program from scratch, to being a coaching intern for the Newell's Old Boys in Argentina, Colton is driven. He has an unwavering passion for the game, his athletes, and His God given purpo...

Kaley Mudge, current member of the Florida State Seminole Softball Program, is challenging athletes everywhere to develop their faith in the same way that they develop their skill sets on the field. Challenging us all to find what fills us from an eternal perspective, knowing that regardless of the earthly outcome, we have already taken the ultimate victory through the death and resurrection of Je...

Justin Green, Recruiting Coordinator and Running Backs Coach at the University of Montana, uses the gifts and talents that God has blessed him with to draw others closer to Christ. Justin doesn't need to quote bible verses at his athletes for them to meet Jesus, he just loves them so well that they meet Jesus in the flesh daily through him! Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail...

Gian Lemmi, associate head women's tennis coach at Liberty University, is so much more than a coach. He is an author, a podcast host, a teacher, a husband, and a father, but most importantly, he is the son of our risen King. Gian uses his gifts and his circle of influence to challenge coaches and players alike, to lead like Christ! Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.com Webs...

Blair Barefoot, goalkeeper for the UNC-Wilmington Seahawks has a heart for Jesus and a passion for His people. Blair shares a story that is covered in His love, His grace, and His intentional pursuit of her heart through all different seasons of her life. In 2022 God has put a specific calling on Blair's life, a message for her to tell, and we cannot wait to walk along side Blair in this jour...

Shannon Doherty, current member of the University of Central Florida Softball, believes that "God is as present as we want Him to be and as we need Him to be." As a collegiate athlete, Shannon has chosen to use her platform to glorify Him. Building her foundation on the rock that is Christ that then allows her to play with a unique and powerful confidence through Him! Want to connect? Em...

Haylie McCleney, current member of Team USA Softball, would describe herself as "a normal human being with an extraordinary God given talent." From Morris, Alabama to Tokyo, Japan, God has been preparing Haylie's body, heart, and soul to compete for His glory! Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.com Website: completingandcompeting.org Twitter: @candcministry Instagr...

Cassie Roche, former Texas Lutheran University and University of Texas student-athlete shares a testimony that can only be describes as "then God showed up and everything changed!" Cassie challenges us to stretch our faith muscle in the pursuit of who He has called us to be! Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.com Website: completingandcompeting.org Twitter: @candcminist...

Ashley Carter, current Volunteer Assistant Coach for the University of Washington Softball Program and Founder of LeadHership Athletics, uses the calling that God has put on her life to teach young women around the world to live a purpose driven life, rooted in authenticity, resilience, and surrounded by unconditional love! Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.com Website: completi...

Olivia Van Hook, current Assistant Softball Coach at Texas Lutheran University has a beautiful story to tell when it comes to challenges, triumphs, and tragedy.  This story isn't perfect but it is covered with the love and embrace of one perfect God. Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.com Website: completingandcompeting.org Twitter: @candcministry Instagram: @candcministry 

Lindsay Leftwich, current Assistant Softball Coach at LSU, truly has a servants heart to glorify and personify our Savior. Lindsey uses the gifts that she has been given and the platforms that she has been blessed with to share His love with the world! Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.com Website: completingandcompeting.org Twitter: @candcministry Instagram: @candcministry 

J Landham, current Associate Head Soccer Coach at the University of Montana walks us through his coaching journey from Tennessee to Montana and the wholistic journey of a student-athlete: - Technically - Tactically - Mentally - Physically - Socially - Spiritually Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.com Website: completingandcompeting.org Twitter: @candcministry Instagram: @candcmi...

Ed Jones II, creator and founder of the Beyond the Field Program, walks us through the journey that He and God have been on his entire career as Ed uses his gifts and his platform to build and develop generational impact for athletes through a Christ-Centered mindset. Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.com Website: completingandcompeting.org Twitter: @candcministry Instagram: @ca...

Megan Ryono, middle infielder for the Columbia University Lions Softball Program shares how her identity has always been found in something bigger than the X's and O's of her sport. From Catholicism and Christianity to Christ-centered communities and stepping into faith, Megan is moving and she is moving for Him. Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.com Website: completin...

Arianna Luther, current Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach at the University of Miami, uses her life experiences and foundation in Christ to answer two of the most thought provoking and challenging questions in all of humanity: who am I and why am I here? Want to connect?   Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.com Website: completingandcompeting.org Twitter: @candcministry   Instagram: @ca...