To see the world transformed by Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes.
Welcome to Central and Southern Utah FCA
Our Team
Ron Goch
Central & Southern Utah Director
Our area of focus is serving the students, athletes and coaches in Central & Southern Utah. It is a blessing to serve alongside our staff, ministry partners and volunteers with FCA in Utah, and we enjoy seeing how God impacts the lives of students, athletes and coaches, and all whom they influence.
Our FCA ministry initiatives are possible because of appreciated ministry partners faithful prayers and financial support. We ask that you prayerfully consider assisting us with reaching more students, athletes and coaches for Christ with your time and gifts today.
Your support assists us with advancing FCA’s vision in Southern Utah through FCA’s four C’s: Coaches, Community, Campus and Camps.
Thank you for your time and interest to support and invest in Central & Southern Utah FCA, and please don’t hesitate to contact me to learn more about our ministry initiatives, and specific areas you may have an interest to impact. I can be reached directly at 801-558-6937 or rgoch@fca.org. Thanks again and God bless you.
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Ron, who was born in Chicago and grew up in Round Lake Beach, Illinois, is a graduate of Winona State University (Minn), where he played football, ran track, and was first introduced to FCA.
Ron has served in various FCA volunteer roles through the years, including a camp huddle leader while in college and chairman of the Utah FCA state board. He helped bring FCA to Utah in 2012, and in 2022, Ron was presented with FCA's Branch Rickey Service Award.
In May/June of 2023, Ron set out to walk across Utah - over 500 miles - to raise awareness and resources for Utah FCA. On June 11, 2023, Ron completed the trek - 528 miles, 1,000,444 steps in 30 days.
It was on the walk that Ron gained clarity on God calling him to full time ministry with FCA, which led him to step aside from college athletics administration after 37 years, and he and his wife, Susie, moved from northern to southern Utah, where he serves as FCA's Central & Southern Utah Director.
Megan Kelling
Southern Utah University Campus Rep
Megan was born and raised in Annandale, MN. She graduated from Annandale High School, later being named to the Hall of Fame for competing in the sports of basketball, golf, and softball. After accepting a scholarship, she went on to play basketball at the University of North Dakota (UND). Upon graduation, she began her coaching career at Iowa Lakes Community College. Megan returned to UND to coach basketball for 6 seasons, while also completing her Master’s degree.
It was at this time she would meet and marry UND football coach John Kelling. Megan and John are blessed with 2 energetic boys, Everett and Colt. God’s journey for the Kelling family has taken them to 2 cities in North Dakota, followed by 6 years in Frostburg, MD, a 2-year move to PA, and finally a move to Cedar City, UT in 2022. In 2017, God called Megan to come on staff with FCA MD in a variety of roles. The entire family is highly involved in FCA, leading, and participating in huddles, camps, and other events. All the wonderful experiences in Frostburg, MD have set the stage for her next moves with FCA. God used Megan to grow FCA in the Lock Haven, PA area before sending her to the beautiful mountains of Utah.
This is an exciting time in southern Utah and Megan is excited to help more coaches/athletes find their worth and identity in Jesus Christ.
