FCA Warriors Volleyball Club

At FCA Sports, we understand the profound impact sports can have on a persons life. Simply put, we want to see lives transformed by an encounter with Jesus Christ through the environment of sports. FCA Sports provides exceptional sports experiences shaped by coaches and volunteers committed to helping athletes sharpen their skills while discovering truth, belonging and strength in something greater than themselves.

Our Coaches

Elita Perusek

Club Director

U17 Coach

Lindsey Neighbor

U17 Assistant Coach

Megan Laikin

U16 Head Coach

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Elita Perusek

Club Director, U17 Head Coach

Elita Perusek started working with FCA in August 2019 as the Head Volleyball Coach for the FCA Girls High School Volleyball Team---Vanguard! During these 4.5 years, she witnessed the Lord work in the lives of the girls on her team and their families. She also observed these girls grow in their love for Christ alongside developing in their volleyball skills. The young women who have graduated from the program blossomed into grounded God-loving young women with a strong concept of their identity and value in Christ. In this same way, two (2) of her three (3) children also greatly benefited from their involvement in FCA and are still involved in it today.

Elita’s heart is to serve Christ and she is called by God to minister to coaches and athletes through volleyball. After graduating from Ramsay High School (Birmingham, AL) garnering three 5A state championships and a runner up title, in volleyball, Elita attended the United States Military Academy (USMA) and graduating in 1994 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. During her tenure, Elita was a 4-year NCAA DIV I varsity letter winner and led Army to two Patriot League Championship titles (and Two runner-up titles). As a Setter, Right-side Hitter, and Defensive Specialist, Elita holds many records at USMA, and was inducted into the USMA Hall of Fame in 2018 based on her athletic achievements. While a Cadet, Elita cherished her time in FCA. FCA served as a reprieve from all the stress and hectic life-style of West point and as place of encouragement after the competitive atmosphere at the Academy and on the volleyball court.

Elita is excited to bring that same experience to competitive athletes and use all that God has poured into her to bolster a high level of volleyball in Harford County. Of all her volleyball accomplishments, she prizes seeing the girls’ hearts captured for Christ, as the most fulfilling.

Lindsey Neighbors

U17 Assistant Coach

Lindsey Gutridge began her career with FCA, in the fall of 2023, as an Assistant Coach for Vanguard, a Girls High School volleyball team. With her love of the sport and a disciple for Christ, she wanted to become a part of something greater in the Harford County area. She has been able to witness how God has softened her heart and the hearts of the girls she is coaching, through the values/skills being taught and implemented with every practice and game. Throughout the years of her volleyball career, she never stopped in the middle of practice for a devotional to focus on what truly matters, your identity in Christ. Lindsey loves their passion and eagerness to learn about God, and it is a continuous reminder to always have that fire for Him.

Lindsey grew up in Santa Claus, IN where she went to Heritage Hills High school and played volleyball as an Outside Hitter. With her cousin alongside her at the net, they took their high school to the only State Semi-Finals in the history of the program. As an Outside Hitter from 2001-2005, she also led her teams to 3 Conference Championships and a Sectional title. Lindsey’s passion for the game stemmed from her sister, who also played the sport and attended Murray State. After playing 6 years of club volleyball (Evansville River City, KIVA, MAVA), Lindsey received a full-ride scholarship to play at Towson University and joined the CAA, Colonial Athletic Association. At Towson, she played as an Outside Hitter and Defensive Specialist, where she earned Tiger Athletic Fund Scholar-Athlete of the Year, the Tiger Leadership Award and the James L. Dunbar Jr. Memorial Scholarship. Lindsey joined Athletes In Action, while attending Towson, and her relationship with God became stronger than ever. Fellowshipping with other athletes and sharing their love for Christ, gave her a sense of community while attending a college so far from home.

Lindsey cannot wait for the volleyball club season to start and work in the hearts of the 16- and 17-year-old girls, who will be joining FCA. The teenage years are some of the hardest and having a coach/friend in Jesus to confide in, can make all the difference. She is excited to watch God’s hand in the FCA volleyball club, and shine the light of Jesus on all the girls.

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Megan Laikin

U16 Head Coach

As a former right-side hitter and captain at Mount Saint Mary College in NY, Megan cultivated not only a competitive spirit but also a deep understanding of the game's intricacies. After two years as an assistant coach with the NY Elite Volleyball Club in Poughkeepsie, NY, Megan took a brief hiatus upon relocating to Baltimore, MD.

However, a profound calling by God propelled her back into the coaching arena, now with a mission to inspire and guide girls through the avenue of volleyball. Megan's connection with Sovereign Grace Church is a cornerstone of her life, and it's within this church community that she found a harmonious convergence of her two passions—volleyball and her faith. Now, with immense joy and anticipation, Megan embraces her first-year coaching with FCA.

On a personal note, Megan doesn't just play volleyball; she lives it. Actively participating in matches 4-5 times a week, she keeps her skills sharp and her coaching insights relevant.

Through coaching, Megan aspires to build not just skilled players but also individuals who embody the spirit of teamwork and sportsmanship, guided by the principles of Christ, in every aspect of their lives.