Staff

Jeff Fitzgerald

North LA Multi-Area Director

Hi, my name is Jeff Fitzgerald. God used the 2020 pandemic to transform my life for Jesus. He revealed that my identity was not in coaching. I am a follower of Jesus Christ that happens to coach. Years ago, at an extremely low point in my life as a college athlete, God used FCA to bring me into a closer relationship with Him.  I am fired up to tell coaches and athletes about the one thing that will never let them down. At some point, coaching or athletics will let us down. But God.....will never let us down. Praise Jesus he has allowed me to witness life transformation take place in numerous coaches and athletes! I I am currently serving as the North Louisiana Multi-Area Director for FCA. I absolutely love getting to serve with the amazing team that God has assembled in our area and across the state! I am excited to walk this journey out with our coaches and athletes. 

Lydia Walker

ULM / NELA Area Representative

My name is Lydia Walker, and I feel so very blessed to be called into the ministry that is FCA!  I am so thankful for the ways that the Lord has moved in my own life, and it is such an honor to be able to witness how He is working in the lives of students, coaches, and athletes through this ministry. My constant prayer is that I will be able to continuously show athletes and coaches in Northeast Louisiana who Jesus truly is and how much He truly loves them. My prayer is that through impacting the lives of the coaches and athletes of this region through the powerful truth of the gospel, life change will be noticed by ALL people.  These prayers are big prayers, and I ask that you would join alongside me in praying over this ministry!

Buster Duplissey

NELA Area Representative

Hello, my name is Bryan “Buster” Duplissey. In 2013 an FCA Coach’s Bible was put into my hands and my life has never been the same. I gave my heart to Christ in 1991 but I never had a true relationship with Jesus until that Bible. That is the day I started reading the word which led me to live the word. I have had a passion for FCA since that time. I recently retired from coaching after thirty years and I am fired up to give this ministry my ALL. I do not look at this as a chance to minister since I retired but rather, I am convinced God made me a Coach to prepare me to work for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.  I am excited to have the opportunity to travel throughout our area and share the word of God with Coaches and Athletes. I cannot think of a thing better than this. I have witnessed what will happen when coaches and athletes put God first in their lives and how that passion will spread throughout a community and school. I am currently an Area Representative of Northeast Louisiana FCA. It is an absolute joy getting to serve with all the incredible people in our area. Nothing better than getting to talk Jesus to our Coaches and Athletes.

Brad Bell

Ouachita Parish Area Director


David McMullen

North Central Area Director


Emalee Bell

 NELA Area Representative

 Hey! My name is Emalee Bell and I feel extremely blessed to be called to the ministry of FCA. I've known Jesus my entire life, but I always lived with him in my back pocket, pulling Him out when I needed something, or things weren't going my way. After my full surrender and rededication, I have found what a true relationship with Jesus looks like and I am passionate about helping others find their relationship with Jesus! The staff, Donors, Coaches and Athletes sharpen my Christian walk and I wouldn't be where I am today without each of them. It is extremely encouraging to see student athletes of all ages finding their true identity in Christ and living a life for Him. I love seeing students using their God-given abilities and giving God the glory for it. Without Him, none of this is possible. I wake up each day thankful for the opportunity to work for FCA in doing the greatest commandment God ever gave us- "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations. Baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teaching them to observe everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age." Matthew 28:19-20

Maggie Nelson

North Central Area Representative


Jodi Mcmullen

Regional Director of International Advancement- LA


Teresia Dickerson 

Administrative Assistant

Hi, I am Teresia Dickerson, I am the Administrative Assistant to the NELA Area Director and staff. It has truly been a blessing to join the NELA FCA team and to witness the way The Lord is using our staff to reach coaches and athletes in our communities. I retired after 40+ years as a Human Resource Director, in the fields of banking, manufacturing, and nursing facilities. My prayer is that you will join us in reaching our coaches and athletes in our schools and communities with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Jacob LaMartiniere

NELA Area Represenative

My name is Jacob LaMartiniere. I have a wife, Victoria, daughter, Emory Jane, and a son Bennett LaMartiniere. I am currently an Area Representative of Northeast Louisiana FCA. I gave my life to Christ when I was 14 years old at Swartz Assembly. It wasn’t until years later, I understood what it meant to follow Christ. FCA started for me 5 years ago, while I was coaching at Downsville Community Charter. I got to lead for 3 years, and saw spiritual growth in our students athletes. The past two years, I have been at Franklin Parish High School, leading, serving, and showing love to the student athletes. These past 5 years, I have been a head baseball coach, but what I was truly passionate about was spreading the gospel, and teaching students how to follow Jesus. I have witnessed what happens when coaches and athletes lead a Christ centered program, and how that passion will keep spreading through the school and the community. This is my purpose, to go and make disciples through the ministry of FCA.
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