Tom Swartz  | Texoma Valley Area Director

 I graduated from Sanger High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from the University of North Texas a master’s degree in education from Texas Wesleyan University. Throughout my 32-year career in education, I served as a teacher, coach, and administrator. Additionally, I am an ordained minister through FCA, serving as a Minister of the Gospel.

Having spent much of my life in the Denton County area, I am blessed to share it with my wonderful wife, Brenda. Together, we have three grown children: Courtney and Cody Walden, Austin Davidson, and Jennifer Swartz. We’re also proud grandparents to two beautiful granddaughters, ages 10 and 4. Now in my fifth year with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, I am excited to serve as the newest area director in North Texas, continuing to impact lives for Christ.

James Bridges | Area Representative

 I am so thankful and blessed to be a part of the Texoma Valley FCA Team. My wife Patti and I have been married for 36 years with two sons, Brise 35, and Rowdy 31. We have 4 grandchildren, Keagen 12, Ryker 7, Adley 5, and Oakland 2. I have had the privilege of being a youth pastor for 7 years, and a pastor for 3 years. Currently, I lead a daily Bible study at work, and my wife and I are the FCA coaches for Valley View and host weekly FCA huddles in our home.

One of my favorite verses is the first one I memorized as a believer, Colossians 2:6-7 Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, having been firmly rooted and now being built up in Him and established in your faith, just as you were instructed, and overflowing with gratitude.

My passion is to see lives changed thru the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ and disciples made so that they will impact others for generations to come 2 Timothy 2:2.

To also see our public schools once again honoring God, educating young people to be stewards of themselves and this great country God has so richly entrusted to us.

Harvard, which was established in 1636, wrote in its student handbook, “Let every student be plainly instructed, and earnestly pressed to consider well, the main end of his life and studies is to know God and Jesus Christ, which is eternal life…John. 17:3.

To be truly happy, and to have true success in life is to know Jesus as Lord and Savior and to glorify Him, that is my passion.

Paola Koerner | Administrative Assistant

Paola was born in Germany to two Italian parents. She learned early on to maneuver between two cultures and languages. She went on to study languages at the University of Saarbruecken, Germany and finished her degree at the University of North Texas. 

She met her husband while studying in Germany and in 2004 they got married and moved back to Dallas. 

Paola and Phil have two beautiful girls that are 13 years and 11 years old. In September of 2021, Paola came on staff at FCA and has loved serving in this capacity ever since.

 Watching the Lord unfold his plan is such a privilege.  She is now serving multiple directors as their Executive Administrative Assistant and is looking forward to seeing the Lord do amazing work through Texoma Valley FCA. 

Jenn Eaves | Texoma Valley Ambassador

Hello! I’m Jenn! I’m so excited to be on the FCA team in Texoma. I graduated from Oklahoma Christian University with a Bachelor's in Family Studies, Business, and Bible. During my last semester, I became part of the kids' ministry staff at a church in Oklahoma City where I served for almost 2 years. I was pulled back home to Texas and spent 4 years serving in Camp Ministry in East Texas. My husband (Trevor) and I met at camp and after we got married we moved to Texoma and have spent the last 7 years here. We have two beautiful children, Presleigh and Walker. My husband is currently a Junior High Football, Basketball, and Track Coach in Denison. I spent the last 5 years in the classroom as a Special Education and Pre-K teacher. I stepped out of the classroom to stay home after our second was born for a few months and now I serve as leadership team at a childcare facility in Van Alstyne while serving FCA Texoma Valley as an Ambassador. God set my heart on FCA summer of 2022 at coaching school in San Antonio and I’ve spent the last year or so praying about this opportunity. God has kept this door open for me and I’m excited to be on this journey.  Though I did not participate as an athlete in high school I’ve grown up loving sports and now being a Coach Wife I enjoy pouring into the other wives and serving the student-athletes as best as possible. I love seeing students go after God with purpose and a desire to know more.

“I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5

Britt Lusk | Texoma Valley Area Rep. 

My name is Britt Lusk, and I am so grateful for the opportunity to serve our communities in the Texoma Valley through FCA. I graduated high school in 2023 and am currently pursuing an associate’s degree in psychology at NCTC. At my church, I faithfully serve as a middle school leader, worship leader, and wherever else I am needed.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes holds a special place in my heart; I have been serving with this organization since my freshman year of high school. My first encounter with the gospel was at an FCA camp in Flagstaff, Arizona, in 2019. That experience changed my life and sparked my passion for submitting to God and sharing Jesus with youth and athletes, equipping them to live Christ-centered lives.

As I join the Texoma Valley FCA team, I am praying that we will see Christ transform the lives of athletes and coaches, equipping them to equip others. The scripture that guides me as I step into this ministry is Proverbs 3:5-6: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”

My prayer is to remain submitted to His will and authority in my life so that I can boldly proclaim the Gospel and make an eternal impact.

Jason Robinson | Texoma Valley FCA Rep. 

A lifelong resident of Texas, I graduated from Pottsboro High School in 2002 with aspirations of becoming a firefighter, inspired by the events of 9/11. On January 27, 2003—just three weeks before graduation—I was involved in a serious car accident after falling asleep at the wheel. During my 2.5-year recovery, God placed a burden on my heart to impact youth.

After regaining my health, I moved to Frisco and joined a church where I could use my talents and aspirations as a speaker and writer to make a difference. I served as a youth leader, focusing on directing, teaching, speaking, building curriculum, discipling, and mentoring young people.

During that time, I also pursued a career as a health and fitness coach, gaining valuable experience working with individuals from all walks of life, including youth, the elderly, and even collegiate and professional athletes.

In 2013, God called me back to Grayson County, and a couple of years later, I met my wife, Jessika, who is my rock next to Christ. We quickly started our family and have been blessed with 8 years of marriage and 4 amazing children: Abigail (7), Oliver (4), Madison (2), and our youngest, Azariah, who is 6 months old.

A life verse that has always guided me through difficult times is Jeremiah 29:11, which says, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” This verse serves as a reminder during trials and tribulations that God has a plan for my betterment, and by staying focused on Him, I can overcome all things.

I am excited about this opportunity with FCA and look forward to seeing how God will use me to help others come to know and grow in Him.