FBA Lions Athletics - First Baptist Academy Naples - Private Christian School In Collier County That Is A Member of The FHSAA

Athletic Director

Billy Sparacio

239-597-2233 ext 652

bsparacio@fbalions.org

Assistant Athletic Director

Cindy Murphy

239-597-2233 ext 622

cmurphy@fbalions.org

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FBA Athletic Statement of Purpose

The FBA Athletic Department’s purpose is to use athletics as a platform for Christ and to develop our student-athletes to have strong Christian-character and a biblical worldview. We seek individual and team excellence in a competitive athletic arena, while reaching our community for Christ.

Statement of Belief

At FBA, we believe through our athletic program, our coaches will have the opportunity to mold the character, body, intellect, and spirit of our student-athletes; while also teaching them to love the Lord with all their heart, mind, soul, and strength.

Girls basketball Coach Jen Lines leaving a legacy as she wraps up her First Baptist Academy coaching career.

FBA Pyramid

Athletic Performance Pyramid

At the pinnacle of our athletic performance pyramid we believe FBA Athletics will enhance our faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

History of FBA Athletics

Fall 2006 - First year of FBA High School with zero high sports at the beginning of the school year.

By the end of the 2006-07 school year - 12 high school sports were added with 45 students fielding the teams.

Spring 2008 - $1 million donation was received from a donor for the football field.

Fall 2008 - FBA High School started the year with approximately 75 students.

March 2008 - The announcement was made, FBAHS would start a football program. During this time a $1.9 million synthetic field with an 8-lane track was completed.

August 2009 - The inaugural football team was made up of 28 players.

Winter 2010 - First ever FBA High School District Championship was won by Varsity Girls Basketball under Coach Jen Lines.