About us

Faith-driven platform. Purpose-led coaches. Lifelong impact.

Chasing Faith Athletics was founded by Chase and Faith Mackey on a simple premise: fitness and business are both callings that deserve a solid foundation.

What we do

  • Backend support for coaches
  • 1-on-1 coaching
  • Consulting with our head coaches

Our mission

Rooted in faith. Built for coaches and athletes.

Chasing Faith Athletics is a Christian-based company built to serve two groups: online coaches who need the business side of coaching to run smoothly, and athletes who want a coach they can trust. We handle payments, onboarding, contracts and systems so coaches can focus on coaching, and we pair athletes with coaches who lead with integrity.

Led by faith. Held to a high standard.

Every coach in the CFA network is vetted through an application process before they join. We look for coaches who lead with integrity, know their craft and put their athletes first, from bodybuilding and physique to lifestyle, health optimization and every level in between. Faith is our foundation, and excellence is the expectation.

One network. One standard.

Whether you're an online coach running your business with CFA or an athlete training with one of our coaches, you're part of something rooted in faith. We give online coaches the backend support to grow without burning out, and we give athletes a personal, high-level coaching experience they can trust. Coaches and athletes, held to the same standard and supported like family.

Our story

How CFA came to be

  1. Chasing Faith Athletics is born

    Chase and Faith merged their individual coaching businesses into one vision rooted in faith, impact and truth: transforming lives physically, mentally and spiritually. No shortcuts and no gimmicks. Just trial and error, lessons learned the hard way, and a commitment to building what God called them to build. CFA began as online coaching.

  2. BA Program

    Next came BA Program, a sub-brand of CFA built for women who'd had plastic surgery, with Faith as its engine and its face. Well over 1,000 women came through the program, Faith coached more than 100 of them at once at its peak, and it grew into a six-figure business that was still climbing.

  3. A bigger calling

    Even with the clients and the income, something was missing. It wasn't fulfilling, and we knew it wasn't the direction we were meant to go. We felt God telling us to dissolve BA Program, so we did. It wasn't easy, and things haven't been perfect since, but everything has worked out as it should. During that season, coaches in our network needed help running their payments and the business side of coaching. That became CFA backend support, and it's who CFA is today.

Today our goal is simple: be there for everyone involved. Every coach we support should be able to run a successful coaching operation, and every client should have a personal experience and truly feel they're getting what they paid for.

Founders & head coaches

Meet our coaches

Chase and Faith Mackey, founders of Chasing Faith Athletics

Chase and Faith Mackey founded Chasing Faith Athletics by merging their individual coaching businesses into one vision rooted in faith, impact and truth. Today they lead CFA as its head coaches, alongside a team of vetted coaches.

Athlete results & testimonials

Real athletes. Real transformations.

Athletes who trusted the plan and executed. Faces are blurred for privacy.

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★★★★★

I’ve worked with Chase for the past two years, and honestly he’s been there through some of the most chaotic parts of my life (aka PA school - filled with endless hours of studying and hectic clinical rotation schedules). No matter how stressed, sleep-deprived, or all-over-the-place I was, he always kept me grounded and on track. Somehow he managed to balance pushing me to be better while also understanding when life was just a lot for me to handle.

He brings insane energy to everything he does, but what really sets him apart is how much he actually cares about his athletes as people, not just numbers or check-ins. He’s incredibly knowledgeable, and it shows in how he builds plans and makes adjustments based on what you need. He pays attention and makes you feel supported both physically and mentally. The in-person workouts are killer and leave me absolutely humbled every time. He challenges me in those sessions - whether it’s strength, mindset, or just proving to myself that I can do more than I think I can. But he’s always checking in beyond just workouts too - making sure you’re doing okay, managing stress, and not running yourself into the ground. It’s clear he genuinely wants you to succeed without forcing you into a one-size-fits-all plan that doesn’t match what you have going on in your life.

He’s been a steady presence throughout my entire journey, and that consistency has made all the difference. He knows when to push me outside my comfort zone in a way that helps me grow without ever feeling overwhelming or discouraging. He knows when to remind you why you started in the first place. He believed in me even during times when I definitely didn’t believe in myself, and saw potential in me that I couldn’t always see on my own. He’s also played a huge role in helping me build confidence. I used to be terrified to work out in certain clothes, and now I actually feel comfortable in my own skin and proud of what I’ve accomplished.

Chase truly invests in your progress and celebrates your wins, big or small. I’m incredibly grateful for his support, guidance, and the impact he’s had on both my fitness journey and my personal growth. If you want a coach who’s supportive, knowledgeable, and still keeps things real, he’s your guy.

Allie · Coached by Chase

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I was trying to train on my own but I was lacking knowledge on what to eat, how much to eat, what exercises to do, correct form and weight, what supplements to take, etc. Chase put me in his simple system with clear instructions on what to eat, what exercises to do, and how to achieve my goals. His weekly checkins help me to see my progress and Chase will make adjustments to keep my progress moving quickly. Chase tailors each program specifically for you and I’ve been stoked to see my body change daily! In 3 months I went from a 46 in waist to 38 in and 292 lbs down to 258 lbs simultaneously losing fat and building muscle. Message Chase and Faith today, they’ll get you in the best shape of your life with simple steps.

Blake · Coached by Chase

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Faith is an incredible personal trainer. She is extremely knowledgeable and can meet you right where you are, regardless of your fitness level. Since training with Faith, I have discovered that I am so much more capable of accomplishing things in the gym than I ever realized. She focuses on form and designs a training program tailored to your specific goals. She also develops a customized meal plan around those goals, consisting of food that you'll actually want to eat! Before training with her, I was terrified of calories and suffered from years of disordered eating. She has taught me that food is fuel and I now have my eating disorder completely under control and my body has never looked and felt better. I am so grateful for the personal growth and confidence that Faith has reinforced in me. If you train with her, you can expect to see fast results- not only in your body but in your life too.

Kaylee · Coached by Faith

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★★★★★

Once I started training with Coach Cmac, I noticed a major difference in my physical appearance and overall health. I am down 21 pounds and still going. Noticing these results makes me feel psyched! I’m starting to see the old me from when I was in the military and it’s a good feeling. He tailors your meal plan and training routine to you personally regarding your goals. The training is definitely worth the investment if you want to get back on shape or turn over a new leaf and start being physically active.

Matthew · Coached by Chase

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After many months of taking my body to its extremes with excruciating dieting and cardio regimens, my health was in danger. Bodybuilding is not a so-called "safe" sport, given the toll it takes on both your physical and mental self. After competing in two shows, my season was over. I could not stand to take the impact any longer. My thyroid was left under active and my estrogen + testosterone levels were off the charts too low; I was in danger. I attempted to reverse my diet on my own, but I had no clue how to repair my hormones properly by myself. Faith is someone who I had been following for many months and looking up to as a role model throughout both my muscle building and cutting phases whilst on competition prep. When I read her post sharing her dreadful hormone struggles, I reached out for advice. We then discussed my own, very similar, issues I was having and she set me up with a plan. Faith has changed my mindset on this lifestyle completely; With her help, I have transformed into someone I have dreamt of becoming for as many years as I can remember. Food is no longer a fear, yet something I know will fuel my body. Taking it a step further, she has taught me which foods and which macros are best suited for my personalized health journey. I look and feel better than I ever thought possible, with no continuing anxiety nor ruined relationships. I will forever be thankful to God for putting Faith in my life!

Brooke · Coached by Faith

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When I started training with Faith, I had already lost 20 pounds of body fat. I needed a way to maximize my muscle growth and gain more muscle mass, but I didn't know how to split up my workout days and "tone". When I contacted Faith, she told me what I needed was body recomposition. For the last 4 months, she has done an amazing job of getting me on track and healthy. She gives me recipe ideas, tips on how to maximize my workouts, and adjusts my workout plan based on my needs and wants. Check-in is weekly, and she has always done a great job at communicating. If you don't understand a workout, she will even send you videos of herself doing the movements to help you visualize what you should be doing. I recently needed a pick me up due to feeling like I was finding excuses to not go to the gym. She stayed on the phone with me for over an hour, and helped me figure out what I needed to do to stay focused and how she could be there for me in-between. Since starting with her I have lost close to 10 more pounds of body fat, and am constantly gaining muscle mass. I highly recommend using her services for anyone, beginner or advanced, who needs that extra push to get healthy and strong.

Cierra · Coached by Faith

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Athlete result

Back development and conditioning built on a custom training and nutrition plan.

Coached by Chase

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Athlete result

A full body recomposition: leaner, stronger and more defined.

Coached by Chase

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Athlete result

Ian: a full recomposition, leaner and more muscular from the front and the back.

Coached by Chase

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Athlete result

CJ: about 10 pounds heavier in the after photo, yet visibly leaner. Less fat, more muscle.

Coached by Chase

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Athlete result

Rich: the exact same body weight in both photos. He lost a significant amount of body fat and gained a significant amount of muscle.

Coached by Chase