Encouragement
Coaches
Clinic.
"Fuel That Sustains Hope"
About the Event
Two days. One mission. A movement for leaders who carry the weight.
Experience two days of encouragement, breakthrough, and brotherhood with coaches, athletes, and high-pressure leaders from across the nation. Pistis Ministries creates a safe space for honest conversations and identity transformation rooted in Christ — not performance. This isn't another motivational event. It's fuel that sustains hope.
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Your Hosts
Brothers walking it out.
Deacon George Pressley
Founder, Pistis Ministry
George is dedicated to bringing authentic hope and brotherhood to leaders who carry immense pressure but seldom have a safe place to refuel. An honor graduate of Gardner-Webb University, former collegiate football player, husband, and father, he travels nationwide sharing his story of faith, overcoming anxiety, and helping others find identity beyond performance.
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Coach Chris Foster
Running Backs Coach, Florida Gators
Chris has a gift for leadership, mentorship, and uplifting coaches at every level. His coaching career spans Duke, Northwestern, East Carolina, Georgia Southern, Appalachian State, and Gardner-Webb — where he and George first built a brotherhood that birthed this clinic. Chris is passionate about faith, family, and fueling hope in the next generation of leaders.
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Featured Speakers
Voices that move the room.
A handpicked lineup of mental performance experts, faith leaders, and practitioners who walk it out daily.
Fernando Velasco
Former NFL Veteran, Speaker & Founder of the Velasco Family Foundation
Fernando Velasco is a former NFL veteran, speaker, and servant leader dedicated to developing people on and off the field. A standout at the University of Georgia, he played nine seasons in the NFL as an offensive lineman, building a reputation for leadership, resilience, and consistency at the highest level. Originally from Wrens, Georgia, his journey has always been rooted in faith, perseverance, and purpose — crediting God as the foundation for his life and calling. Following his playing career, Fernando founded the Velasco Family Foundation, empowering youth and families through leadership, identity, and mental wellness programming via retreats, camps, and mentorship initiatives. His signature message, Beyond the Mask, challenges individuals to move beyond performance, confront what lies beneath the surface, and live fully seen in alignment with who God created them to be. A family man at his core, he is married to his wife Kamille and is the proud father of sons Alex and Kalen (KJ), residing in Buford, Georgia.
Jessica Myers
Keynote Speaker, Mental Strength Training & Master Visualization Coach · Founder of Be YOU Bloom® LLC
Jessica specializes in training the part of the mind that drives over 90% of results — the unconscious. Through Head Coach Manny Diaz, she worked with Duke Football using mental rehearsal, EFT Tapping, and guided imagery, approaches he says contributed to the program's 2025 ACC Championship victory. She also served as an instructor on EFT Tapping through Duke Integrative Medicine Center's Health and Well-Being Programs — a modality used by professional teams and Olympic athletes for focus and optimal performance. A former professional actor, Jessica worked with Vin Diesel, Zoe Saldaña, and Black Panther director Ryan Coogler, with appearances on General Hospital and All My Children, and she continues to work with professional actors on the mental aspect of their craft. She later became a senior director for multi-specialty medical practices serving professional sports teams, including the Lakers. Today she partners with players, coaches, surgeons, medical professionals, law enforcement, and executive leaders in architecting the MindRIGHT™ for optimal human functioning.
Kristen Lee, M.A., LPC, CCEAP
Licensed Counselor, Owner of My Awesome Coach & Co-Founder of Rogue Reins
Kristen is a licensed professional counselor and equine-assisted therapist who specializes in solution-focused, experiential approaches that help individuals, teams, and organizations gain clarity, improve performance, and create real forward momentum in both their personal and professional lives. She works with athletes, couples, executives, high-performing professionals, and high-profile clients seeking a more dynamic approach to growth and mental wellness, and facilitates workshops, retreats, and team-building experiences designed to strengthen communication, leadership, resilience, and connection. Kristen has partnered with organizations such as United Way, served as a mental health influencer with BetterHelp, and serves on the Program Coordinating Committee for the Marietta Housing Authority's annual Youth Summit. Known for her grounded presence and direct approach, she helps people step outside of autopilot, build confidence, strengthen relationships, and reconnect with what matters most in a way that feels honest, empowering, and enjoyable.
Pastor Joshua Caleb Chiles
Pastor, Speaking Spirit Ministries Charlotte Campus
Affectionately known as PJC, Pastor Josh pastors Speaking Spirit Ministries Charlotte Campus — the home of The Hope Giver — committed to loving, serving, and growing people with vision, integrity, and a passion for developing believers. By the grace of God, he earned a Division I basketball scholarship to Gardner-Webb University, graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, and later earned a Master of Divinity from Erskine Theological Seminary. Pastor Chiles has made history as the first African American Campus Chaplain at Erskine College and the first African American male pastor of New Faith Presbyterian Church in Upstate South Carolina. Formerly the Pastor of The Life Center, he now walks boldly in his calling helping expand Speaking Spirit Ministries. A man of character who honors God in every assignment, he is joyfully married to his best friend and ministry partner Lady Jenae Chiles, and they are the proud parents of Jenasis, Joshua II, and Joylynn.
Sharing Their Story
Voices of lived experience.
Nicole Hampton, MHSA
Director of Graduate Medical Education, Grady Health System
A first-generation college student, former unhoused youth, teenage mother, and Anishinaabe/Ojibwe Native American, Nicole draws from her own journey of adversity to empower others through education, advocacy, and service — turning challenges into opportunities for lasting transformation.
Greg Tremble
Former NFL Safety · Dallas Cowboys & Philadelphia Eagles
A Warner Robins, Georgia native, First-Team All-SEC honoree at the University of Georgia, and father of NFL tight end Tommy Tremble, Greg brings a rare perspective as a professional athlete turned leader — helping coaches and competitors find identity and resilience beyond the game.
The Experience
Two days. Built for breakthrough.
Day 1 — Saturday, June 27, 2026
Georgia State University Football Team Meeting Room · 755 Hank Aaron Drive SE, Atlanta, GA 30315
Breakfast & Fellowship
Opening Remarks (Coach Chris Foster & Deacon George Pressley)
Guest Speakers
Lunch Break
Speakers Resume & Panel Discussion
Day 1 Concludes
Day 2 — Sunday, June 28, 2026
Temple of Prayer Family Worship Cathedral · 161 Senoia Rd, Fairburn, GA 30213
Worship Service Begins
Service Concludes
Find Us
Two venues. One transformative weekend.
Explore each location below — tap the map to zoom and pan, or open turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps or Apple Maps.
Georgia State University
Football Team Meeting Room
755 Hank Aaron Drive SE
Atlanta, GA 30315
What People Are Saying
I thought I was in the wrong place on day one. By day two, I realized this was exactly where I needed to be.
— Collegiate Coach, Pistis Conference Attendee
Finally, someone who understands the pressure and provides real tools, not just motivation.
— NFL Assistant Coach
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