CAL BARR

Making Disciples

in Minnesota

Cal Barr has been involved in sports since 1962 as a player, coach, official, administrator, sports minister, and sports parent. He played football, hockey, and baseball in the youth leagues of Duluth and at Duluth East HS. He went on to play for the St. Louis Cardinals baseball organization from 1974 to 76. After that, he played middle linebacker for the University of Minnesota-Duluth and signed with the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons. Since his playing days, he has logged over 60 seasons of coaching experience at the youth, high school, and university levels in football, baseball, rugby, soccer, fastpitch, and wrestling. Cal also possesses training and experience as a strength coach.

In addition to his playing and coaching experience, Cal brings over 40 years of ministry leadership in the collegiate environment. He has led student groups at UM-Duluth, UW-Superior, the College of St. Scholastica, and Minnesota North College. Cal offers a wealth of knowledge and experience in team building, student leadership development, and helping students grow in Christian faith, positive character, and moral development. Much of Cal’s work since 2001 has focused on discipling and mentoring coaches. He has also served as a character coach for 45 seasons across multiple sports teams from youth to college.

Cal served on the staff of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes from 2001 to 2025. From 2003 to 2007, he was on assignment with 360sports as the Director of Research & Development. Prior to that, he was a campus staff member with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship from 1981 to 2001. He is currently on staff with Kingdom Sports. Cal holds a BS in Exercise Science & Physical Education/Coaching.