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The FCA Locker Room
Welcome to The FCA Locker Room—where purpose meets the playbook! Brought to you by the New York Chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, this podcast dives deep into real conversations that empower coaches, athletes, and parents to lead boldly for Christ.
Each episode tackles relevant topics like mentoring athletes, strengthening coach-parent relationships, and integrating faith into competition—giving you practical tools to glorify God and share the Gospel through sports. Whether you're a coach looking to make an eternal impact, an athlete striving to compete with purpose, or a parent seeking wisdom, this is your playbook for Christ-centered leadership and living.
The FCA Locker Room
“Closed Mouths Don’t Get Fed”: Mentorship, Manhood, and Moving Forward
What happens when pride keeps you silent—and growth requires you to speak up?
In this episode of FCA The Locker Room, Justin Hamm sits down with former professional football player and teacher Shawn Lockett for a raw and real conversation about adversity, humility, and why “closed mouths don’t get fed.”
Shawn shares his journey from Springfield, Massachusetts, to a multi-year professional football career in the Arena Leagues—one shaped by injuries, financial setbacks, personal loss, and moments where he had to learn the hard way that talent alone isn’t enough. Along the way, he opens up about grief, fatherhood, pride, and the internal battles athletes face when asking for help feels like weakness.
Together, Justin and Shawn unpack the power of mentorship, why surrounding yourself with the right people matters, and how faith changes your perspective on winning, losing, and identity. At the heart of it all is a challenge every athlete, coach, and competitor needs to hear: if you want to grow, you have to be willing to ask—and ultimately trust God with the outcome.
A must-listen for anyone learning how to speak up, seek wisdom, and keep moving forward—on the field and in life.
