Developing
Future All Stars of Tomorrow
Elite training, mentorship, and character development for student-athletes ages 5–17. We don't just build athletes — we build leaders.
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Registered Nonprofit
Tax-deductible giving
5–17
Age Range Served
Year-round programming
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Core Programs
Holistic development
CLT
Greater Charlotte
NC & SC communities
This is the work
that matters.
Real coaches. Real kids. Real mornings on the field. Watch the story of how F.A.S.T. shows up for student-athletes — one session, one mentor, one champion at a time.
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- Kids and counting
- 6+
- Core programs
A Truly Holistic Approach
Every training session, mentorship moment, and academic touchpoint is designed to strengthen the mind, body, and spirit.
Elite Performance Training
Evidence-based, elite-level athletic training designed to develop every dimension of a student-athlete.
Mentorship & Character
Structured mentorship that builds discipline, leadership, and the confidence to excel on and off the field.
Nutrition Education
Teaching athletes how to fuel their performance — from optimal nutrition habits to long-term wellness.
Academic Support
Every training touchpoint reinforces academic growth — because champions succeed in the classroom too.
“Be the Example
and Not the Lesson.”
Moments That Build Champions
Real photography from the Coach McCloud Classic and our 2026 camp — where training, mentorship, and community come to life.
Programs Built for Champions
A foundation born from conviction.
F.A.S.T. was founded on one belief: every young athlete deserves more than a coach. They deserve a system that develops their body, sharpens their mind, and shapes the kind of person they'll become long after they've hung up their cleats.
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Co-Founder
Joe Davis, Jr.
Originally from Memphis, TN, Joe moved to Rock Hill, South Carolina in 2004 — a city known as “Football City, USA.” A former high school student-athlete, his passion for sports began early and has only grown into a lifelong commitment to athletic development and academic growth.
At F.A.S.T., Joe's philosophy encourages every student-athlete to “Check that Box” and strive to “Be the Example and Not the Lesson.”
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Co-Founder
Nakia McCloud
Hailing from Rock Hill, SC — Football City, USA — Nakia is an NFLPA Certified Contract Advisor and NBA Agent dedicated to representing athletes from diverse backgrounds.
At F.A.S.T., his philosophy extends beyond physical training: it's about instilling discipline, perseverance, teamwork, and a strong work ethic within a supportive, encouraging environment.
Train
The Body
Mentor
The Mind
Build
The Leader
Building champions, together.
F.A.S.T. collaborates with organizations who share our commitment to developing tomorrow's leaders through sport, education, and character.
What families say about F.A.S.T.
Real stories from the parents, athletes, and coaches who make this community what it is.
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Backed by Our Community
F.A.S.T. Foundation is proud to partner with the local businesses and organizations investing in the next generation of student-athletes.
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Sponsor an athlete. Shape a leader.
Your support funds elite training, structured mentorship, and academic access for student-athletes who deserve every chance to rise.
F.A.S.T. Foundation is a South Carolina non-profit public corporation and has been recognized by the IRS as a tax-exempt public charity under (IRC) Sections 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to F.A.S.T. Foundation are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.