Juju Braniecki recently completed a four year stretch of playing Division I women’s lacrosse at Hofstra University. She grew up playing soccer, basketball, and lacrosse in Canandaigua, NY and is currently back on her home turf as a Greater Rochester FCA Area Representative. She says, “In my sports career, I have had the privilege to play for and learn from great coaches. They are some of the most impactful and meaningful relationships of my life and it is an honor to serve those who serve others.” In addition to her work with FCA, Juju is coaching the 2024-2025 FCA girl's lacrosse team. 

Although multiple injuries impacted Juju’s college career, it was out of that challenging time of physical and emotional brokenness that God graciously took hold of her heart. Juju began attending a newly formed athlete bible study and shortly after took on a leadership role as the group developed into the first FCA huddle on the Hofstra campus. During her time at Hofstra, Juju and her fellow leaders dedicated themselves to growing FCA on campus and it is now a thriving ministry. Juju enthusiastically says, “Having personally witnessed first-hand the life-changing power of Christ through FCA’s large community events and student fellowship groups, I am stepping into my role with FCA with great excitement. I look forward to sharing the hope of Jesus with coaches and athletes through the same ministry that greatly impacted my relationship with God.”