Leadership Team
David Said
Field Leader, Jiu-Jitsu
Carl Perry
Chief Sports Officer
Steven Jude
Field Director, Sports Operations
Amie Bell
Executive Assistant, Sports
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Carl Perry
Chief Sports Officer
God used the sport of wrestling to change the trajectory of my life, both on and off the mat. For the last 13+ years I had the opportunity to serve the wrestling community by helping them grow in their relationship with Jesus. I am excited to continue this journey and “infuse life into sport one leader at a time.” Sportslife allows me to continue to “coach” some of the most influential leaders in our culture today.
FCA Wrestling Director 2011-2024
- 2009-2011 Associate Head Wrestling Coach at the University of Illinois; 2004-2008 Assistant Coach at University of Illinois
- 2003-2004 High School Wrestling Coach at Yorkville High School (Yorkville, Illinois)
- Graduated from the University of Illinois in 2001 with a bachelor’s degree in Sports Management; received a master’s degree in organizational leadership from Lincoln Christian University in 2008
- 2000 NCAA Division 1 Champion, two-time All-American, and ranked in the top 20 for career wins while at the University of Illinois
- Originally from Chesapeake, Virginia; finished his high school wrestling career in Virginia (1996) with the title of the “all-time winningest wrestler in the state of Virginia”
- Married in 2001 to Jamie; have two children—daughter Breanna and son Bryce
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Steven Jude
Field Director, Sports Operations
Steven is a former KY wrestler, who finished his career as a two-time finalist and a three-time placer. He played college football at Campbellsville University, where he graduated in 1994. After volunteering and being full-time staff with FCA and FCA Wrestling since 2007, Steve is now the Director of Field Operations for SportsLife Wrestling. God has given him a passion and desire to see leaders in the wrestling community worldwide transformed by the good news of Jesus and continue to grow in their walk with Him. Steve and his wife Michelle live in Winchester, KY, and have four children.
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Amie Bell
Executive Assistant, Sports
Amie has over 20 years’ experience in the administrative assistant role. Working in the construction, financial, and education fields, she brings many qualities to the team. Amie’s priority is to manage the day-to-day operations. She approaches all aspects of life with a positive, hard-working mindset and is passionate about Jesus!
Amie, her husband Brent, and their German shepherd/lab mix, Maverick, live in Harrisonville, MO. During her free time, she likes to spend time at the lake fishing, traveling, watching KU basketball and having game nights with her family.
Favorite scripture: “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose”. Romans 8:28
