Every Day Matters w/ Pastor Jeff Simmons Living Your Faith On and Off the Field // Chase Headley (Ep.15)
Jul 16, 2025
Chase Headley, a former MLB player turned high school coach, dives into the role faith played throughout his career and personal life. He shares how an FCA meeting in high school transformed his faith journey. Chase discusses the challenges of maintaining spiritual strength in the pressure cooker of professional sports and emphasizes the importance of authenticity and mentorship. Now dedicated to mentoring young athletes and men, he highlights the value of community and vulnerability in deepening one's faith and making lasting impacts.
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Life-changing FCA Invitation
- Chase Headley accepted Christ at a Fellowship of Christian Athletes meeting as a high school freshman after repeated invitations from friends.
- That single invitation changed his life and began his spiritual journey.
From College To Major Leagues
- Chase described his path from college to the majors: University of the Pacific, transfer to Tennessee, then drafted by the Padres.
- He spent years in minors before eight seasons with San Diego and later time with the Yankees.
Build A Supportive Spiritual Team
- Stay spiritually strong by surrounding yourself with believers who understand pressures and temptations in your context.
- Let a faithful spouse and teammates hold you accountable and help carry spiritual burdens.
