Next Step

Next Step helps guide athletes on a transformative journey of faith and excellence, encouraging them to grow spiritually, mentally, and physically as they pursue their athletic potential. Rooted in the truth of Jesus Christ, Next Step will help athletes reflect on what they believe and guide them to live according to His words and ways. What will be the next step God asks you to take in your faith journey?

 • Being Coachable
 • Team Culture
 • Playing for a Higher Purpose
 • Handling Adversity
 • Faithful to the Journey

• One-on-one: Two people commit to a mentoring relationship and go

through it together.

• Huddles: Go through with a small group of athletes or coaches, consistently meeting to review each step and share what God is teaching everyone. 

• Individual: Use as a personal study to grow in your relationship with God and others.

Todd Johnson grew up in Nashville, TN, and has been actively involved with FCA at the middle school, high school, and college levels. He played and coached college baseball in Texas and later earned a master’s degree in Christian education from Dallas Theological Seminary. He joined FCA as the Ole Miss Campus Director and served as the character coach for basketball and baseball from 2009 to 2017. In fall 2017, he accepted the FCA Metro Director position in San Antonio and currently serves as the FCA South Texas Multi-Area Director. Todd and Jennifer have two children, Kaitlyn and Tyler.