Chauncey Franks
Life & Character Coach | Speaker | Chaplain | Leadership Mentor

Originally from Lockhart, Texas, Chauncey Franks holds both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, where he excelled as a collegiate football player and was an active member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Following graduation, Chauncey briefly served as a college football coach and graduate assistant, further deepening his passion for mentorship and leadership development.

Since joining the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) in July 2004, Chauncey has dedicated over two decades to shaping the lives of student-athletes and coaches. In 2010, he became the TCU FCA Life & Character Coach, serving as Chaplain for the TCU Football Team. In this role, Chauncey oversees FCA’s ministry at TCU, which impacts over 300 coaches and student-athletes through weekly Bible studies, pre-game chapels, life skills workshops, mentoring, and discipleship initiatives.

Chauncey also collaborates with TCU Athletics’ Frog for Life program, which prepares student-athletes for life beyond sports by providing financial literacy education, internship opportunities, and executive coaching. Additionally, he leads a leadership study for the TCU Athletic Administration staff, fostering professional growth and strategic leadership.

Recognized for his influence and commitment to community service, Chauncey has been consecutively named one of the top 400 most influential people in Tarrant County and the City of Fort Worth. Currently, he is pursuing an Executive MBA at TCU’s Neeley School of Business, further enhancing his leadership and business acumen.

Chauncey is married to his wife, Danika, and together they have three children: a son, Eli, and two daughters, Eden and Ellie. Their family also includes three beloved bulldogs, Ferdinand, Bruno, and Snow. In his free time, Chauncey enjoys bass fishing on DFW area lakes and discovering the best Texas barbecue hotspots.