First Things First will present Championship Fathering, an effort to change the culture for today's children and the children of future generations, on Thursday, Jan. 22. This seminar will encourage men to love their children, coach their children, model for their children, encourage other's children, and enlist other dads to join the team.
Carey Casey, CEO of the National Center for Fathering will be the speaker. Prior to working for the National Center for Fathering, Mr. Casey served in various roles with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, most recently as the president of the FCA foundation.
Mr. Casey's career has also included serving as chaplain for the Dallas Cowboys and for the U.S. Olympic Team at the 1988 Summer Games in Seoul, South Korea. Mr. Casey is currently serving in a similar capacity for the Kansas City Chiefs.
Mr. Casey has also served as a lecturer at the World Congress on Sports, the college football Senior Bowl, the Final Four, the Super Bowl and has spoken on life issues for numerous professional sports teams across America.
Mr. Casey played high school football for the team that played in the 1971 State Championship in Virginia – the real-life game that was later dramatized in the award-winning movie Remember the Titans. He was also a running back for the 1977 University of North Carolina football team which he help lead to the ACC Championship.
Championship Fathering will take place Thursday, Jan. 22, from 7-9 p.m. at the Brainerd Crossroads, located at 4011 Austin St. The cost is $5 per person. To register, visit firstthings.org or call 267-5383.