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Steven Jude
Area Rep – Kentucky
Why FCA Wrestling?
“FCA is the vehicle that God used to change my life in college. It is where I truly started to follow Jesus. Years later after being around FCA as a volunteer, Rusty Parks (Area Rep-Kentucky) got me involved with being a character coach for some wrestling teams and helping take young wrestlers to FCAW camp each summer. After seeing the almost unexplainable dynamic of introducing these young wrestlers and coaches to Jesus, I was hooked! I can’t believe I get to wake up and be a part of this every day.”
About Steven
Joined FCA Wrestling Kentucky as an Area Rep in 2020
Before coming on staff with FCA in 2019, he worked as a personal trainer/stay at home dad for 10 years, while coaching and volunteering with FCA
Prior Law Enforcement in Auburn, Alabama
Graduated from Campbellsville University in Kentucky, where he played football for four years
Two-time state finalist and three-time all-state wrestler in high school
Married in 2000 to his wife Michelle and have two daughters and two sons—Hailey, Peyton, Gabriel, and Finn
Rusty Parks
Area Rep
Why FCA Wrestling?
“As a former wrestling coach, I know how hard successful wrestlers and coaches work to achieve their goals. I feel so blessed to be able to use my influence and relationships to point coaches and wrestlers to Jesus, the ultimate goal.”
About Rusty
Came on staff with Central Kentucky FCA in August, 2007
Retired in 2006 after 30 years as coach at Woodford County High School in Versailles, Kentucky
His teams had nine State Tournament Team titles, six Dual Meet State Tournament titles, and finished in the top 3 at State Tournament for 20 years (the last 17 years in a row)
In 2003, named “National High School Wrestling Coach of the Year” by National High School Athletic Coaches Association
In 2006, named “National High School Wrestling Coach of the Year” by National Wrestling Coaches Association
Married to wife Beverly; have two daughters—Jenny and Holly
