Chauncey Franks
Originally from Lockhart, Texas, Chauncey received his bachelor and masters degrees from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls , where he also played football, and was a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. After graduating, he also spent some time as a college football coach and graduate assistant. Chauncey has been with FCA since July of 2004. In 2010, Chauncey began to serve as the TCU FCA Life & Character Coach.
As Chaplain for the TCU Football Team, Chauncey oversees the FCA ministry at TCU. The TCU-FCA ministry is reaching over 300 TCU Coaches & Student Athletes through weekly bible studies, pre-game chapels, life skills development, mentoring and discipleship.
Chauncey is married to Danika Franks and they have three children – a son Eli and daughters Eden and Ellie. They also have two boxers, Ferdinand and Bruno, and a French bulldog, Snow. In his spare time, you may find Chauncey on any of the DFW area lakes and ponds, bass fishing or out searching for new Texas barbecue hotspots.
Coleman Maxwell
My name is Coleman Maxwell. I currently reside in Fort Worth, Texas with my beautiful wife of nine years, Megan Maxwell. She is a neonatal nurse here in Fort Worth. I am the assistant Life and Character coach for TCU athletics. I was hired in September of 2014 and it has been great.
Before TCU, I was the assistant chaplain for Texas Tech’s football program from 2010-2012. During that time period, I grew exponentially passionate about seeing athletes communicating, living, and competing with the purpose of giving God the glory.
We ended up moving to Fort Worth for a couple of core reasons. My wife’s parents are located in the DFW area and the school scenario was better for my family financially. I had no idea that I’d have a solid opportunity to serve with FCA here in the DFW area. One of TCU’s co-offensive coordinators (Sonny Cumbie), who I was on staff with at Texas Tech, ended up getting hired at TCU about 6 months after I had moved up here. We had a good relationship at Texas Tech and he knew I was up here in Fort Worth going to seminary. He ended up mentioning my name to Chauncey Franks, Chauncey and I connected, and here we are now serving together and excited about what God is doing amongst the athletes here at TCU.
I look forward to the many relationships built with coaches, athletes, and families here in Fort Worth, Texas.
Carrie Casey
My name is Carrie Casey. I graduated from Sam Houston State University in 2018 with my Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology and minor in Special Education. I played tennis for Sam Houston and was heavily involved in FCA. I gained much experience in discipleship, leading huddles, and sharing my faith.
Through my college experience, I grew a passion for ministry and felt called to FCA. My ultimate desire has always been to reach lost people and to see believers in Christ walking in victory and power while experiencing the fullness of God’s promises. Soon after graduating, I responded to God’s calling and came on staff with FCA. I served for two and a half years with FCA at Sam Houston, and as of September 2021 have joined the FCA staff here at TCU.
I can’t wait to see all that God will do on this campus!
Mitchell Traver
When I first came to campus in the fall of 2012, it wasn’t too long after that I met Chauncey Franks, Director of FCA at Texas Christian University. I was a freshman on the TCU Baseball team with big dreams and a right arm that had just been surgically repaired. The timing couldn’t have been more perfect. Ten years later, the Lord has opened a door for me to come on staff with TCU FCA, working under the leadership of the same man who loved and pursued me so well in my five years as a TCU Baseball player.
My wife and I couldn’t be more excited to invest in the student-athletes at Texas Christian University, helping them know and love the God who loves them and whose image they bear. While we eagerly anticipate the chance to begin the long and fruitful work of discipleship, what precedes our ability to do so through my joining the TCU FCA staff is raising the necessary funds.
My ask is simply this: Will you consider partnering with me and the TCU FCA team as we seek to shepherd the hearts of TCU student-athletes? Are you willing and able to provide the financial support needed to enable us to do so? Your support is what enables me and the team to be able to pour into the kids on campus just as Chauncey did for me. It’s life-changing work; it is truly a privilege to be able to serve with FCA at Texas Christian University.
I am married to Olivia; we have a son named John Robert (J.R.) and another son on the way! My family and I are encouraged about what God has done there already and are hopeful about what the Lord may do in the days ahead. Above all else, may the name of Jesus be magnified!
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