OVERVIEW
For hundreds, even thousands of years, athletes around the world have turned to God both on and off the field of competition. Faith is, and has always been, connected with sports and those who devote their lives to competition. With the support of Athletes in Action (AIA), we are creating a documentary that explores that intersection of faith and sports by chronicling a handful of athletes and their relationship with God. By following these athletes in their daily lives, on the field of competition and in their faith journey, we might better understand this age-old—yet rarely discussed—intersection of faith and sports.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Life is full of blessings and challenges that each of us must navigate in our own way. No two paths are alike, just like no two athletes are alike.
We are looking for athletes who have traveled a unique path and carry with them a unique story that they are willing to share—either personally or athletically.
•Athletes from diverse backgrounds and intriguing places.
•Athletes with deep rooted motivations.
•Athletes who have overcome tremendous adversities.
•Athletes who are just discovering their faith and athletes who find themselves doubting their faith.
The star and the walk on waiting for an opportunity. The whole and the broken.
There is no right or wrong candidate. There is only your reality and the willingness to share it with the world so that others might learn from your experiences and perhaps better understand their own relationship with God both on and off the field of play.
WHAT IS THE COMMITMENT
If selected to participate in this documentary, we will need the student-athlete to commit to the following:
•attend Ultimate Training Camp (dates and location TBA: either May 22-28, 2022 in Ft. Collins, CO or May 29-June 4, 2022 in Minneapolis, MN) and allow camera crew to document their experience there (interviews/b-roll)
•participate in a 1-2 day shoot in their hometown or campus prior to camp (interviews/b-roll)
•participate in a 1-2 day shoot in their hometown or campus after to camp (interviews/b-roll)
•provide any relevant photos or home video that would aid in telling their story
WHAT’S IN IT FOR THE STUDENT-ATHLETE
AIA will be offering them complimentary registration to UTC Camp as well as covering their travel expenses to attend. In addition, sharing their story with hundreds of thousands of people who are searching for purpose at the intersection of faith and sport. Participating in this documentary could be an opportunity to see “why” God has giving them their specific story. It is sure to make a positive impact in the world and help people’s eternal trajectories shift.
If you HAVE A STUDENT-ATHLETE IN YOUR PROGRAM THAT YOU THINK WOULD BE A GOOD FIT FOR THIS PROJECT, WE’D LOVE TO HEAR ABOUT THEM. PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO FILL OUT THE NOMINATION FORM BELOW AND WE WILL THEN REACH OUT TO THEM.
STUDENT-ATHLETE NOMINATION FORM
By submitting this form, you agree that you have permission to share their name and contact information with us.
Contact us
If you have any questions regarding this documentary project, please feel free to reach out.
Brian Smith / brian.smith@athletesinaction.org