Frank Kelly III
FIELDS OF FAITH
As a 20-year-old sophomore lacrosse player at Cornell University, Frank Kelly experienced a spiritual awakening in the middle of practice one cold February afternoon that would alter the trajectory of his life forever.
In Influence and The Creator’s Game: My Story and Stories of Family, Faith and Lacrosse, Frank shares his personal faith, family and business journey, and the impact of the Creator’s game from a very small field in a suburban Baltimore backyard, to the synthetic turf field of Cornell University’s famed Crescent stadium, to the grass fields of the beautiful Vail Valley, and the outback fields of Australia, to the Olympic fields of Lake Placid, and the red dirt fields of Africa, to the fields nestled in the historic hills of Israel, and back to the fields of inner-city Baltimore.
Along the way, Frank and his teams of kindred spirits answered the Creator’s call to help expand lacrosse’s footprint across the globe, while building FCA Lacrosse into an international movement that influences thousands of young athletes, families, friends and coaches each year.
Frank’s warm, humorous, and at times painful stories convey life lessons on how to discern the doors that the Creator opens in our lives and develop the faith to walk through them one at a time.
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“Young people in search of inspiration will find plenty in Influence and The Creator’s Game. Athletes, businesspeople, and those in the community of faith who are trying to figure out what direction to take in life will draw insight and motivation from Frank Kelly’s story.”
JOE TSAI
OWNER – BROOKLYN NETS (NBA) AND SAN DIEGO SEALS (NLL)
“When you say the name ‘Frank Kelly,’ the first thing that comes to mind is energy and passion, and that is what he brought to our FCA National Board of Trustees. In Influence and The Creator’s Game, Frank, with that same energy and passion, brings to life inspiring stories about his and his family’s unique mission in the world of lacrosse, business and beyond. It’s a must-read for anyone who appreciates sports, family and faith.”
LES STECKEL
FORMER NFL COACH AND PRESIDENT OF FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES
“If I had a list of top ten players based on their work ethic, Frank would be on it. He was energetic, enthusiastic and a remarkable competitor. For years, Frank was the leading faceoff man in the history of Cornell and was always well-respected by my assistant coaches, his teammates and fraternity brothers. I was known as a prankster who liked to have fun, and this book is full of fun and heartwarming stories you will not want to miss.”
RICHIE MORAN
HALL OF FAME LACROSSE COACH – CORNELL UNIVERSITY
“When I speak at various sports and faith-based events, I often say that I thank God for Jesus Christ, my husband, and Frank Kelly. Frank and his family have been key to the growth and influence of FCA in Baltimore City and beyond. I am grateful he has taken the time to capture his story and so many other incredible God stories of light being shined in places of darkness. Sit back, relax, and let the light of this book refresh and encourage you.”
SIRENA ALFORD
BALTIMORE CITY FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES METRO AREA DIRECTOR
“Frank Kelly is a confidant of mine and I greatly appreciate his friendship, expertise and enthusiastic support of World Lacrosse. Frank, the entire Kelly family and FCA are an integral part of the fabric of the sport and growth of the Creator’s game around the globe. Frank has earned great respect and I am excited for the lacrosse world and others to experience this uplifting book of real-life stories.”
JIM SCHERR
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER – WORLD LACROSSE
“I first met Frank Kelly and the Kelly family soon after I became the head coach of the Baltimore Ravens in 2008. Over time, I have come to admire and appreciate Frank’s passion and love for family, Baltimore, FCA and lacrosse. Influence and The Creator’s Game recounts amazing stories of transformation and hope in all of those realms and will make you laugh and cry along the way.”
JOHN HARBAUGH
NFL SUPER BOWL CHAMPION COACH – BALTIMORE RAVENS