nobles C. darby IV

Nobles C. Darby IV, a native of Cleveland, Oh graduated from Maple Heights High School in 2005. He was a three-sport athlete coming up playing football, basketball and baseball. From there he went on to pursue a career in marketing on a full scholarship at Bowling Green State University but would eventually continue his studies at Cleveland State University where he graduated with his Bachelor of Arts Degree. 

Nobles serves as the Metro Cleveland Director for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) which is a global sports ministry organization leveraging the platform of sports to share the gospel of Jesus Christ. In his role, Nobles oversees field staff, ministry and community initiatives, runs sports camps/clinics, hosts events and provides character coaching for high school and professional athletes. 

While his dream was to one day play in the NFL, God redirected his steps to now serve the NFL, NBA, and G League. Nobles currently serves as the Chaplain for the Cleveland Browns, and Co-Chaplain for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Cleveland Charge (Cavs G-League Affiliate) where he ministers directly to players and the coaching staff. 

He is a proud husband to Hadassah Darby and has been married since 2016. They have one child, Nobles C. Darby V, who is affectionately known as "Cinco".

Nobles has a heart for coaches and athletes. He drives home the message of finding your purpose and walking in God's divine will for your life.