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F.A.S.T.
501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Charlotte Metro

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.

Student-athletes ages 5–17
Elite performance training
Nutrition & academic support
Tax-deductible giving

0(c)(3)

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

See It In Action

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.

100+
Kids and counting
6+
Core programs
What We Offer

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.

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Mentorship & Character

Structured mentorship that builds discipline, leadership, and the confidence to excel on and off the field.

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Nutrition Education

Teaching athletes how to fuel their performance — from optimal nutrition habits to long-term wellness.

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Academic Support

Every training touchpoint reinforces academic growth — because champions succeed in the classroom too.

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Our Guiding Principle

“Be the Example and Not the Lesson.”

F.A.S.T. Foundation
In Action

Moments That Build Champions

Real photography from the Coach McCloud Classic and our youth football camp & collegiate showcase — where training, mentorship, and community come to life.

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Built With Purpose

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.

Performance & Mentorship

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

NFLPA Certified · NBA Agent

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

In Partnership

Building Champions, Together.

F.A.S.T. collaborates with organizations who share our commitment to developing tomorrow's leaders through sport, education, and character.

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What families say about F.A.S.T.

Real stories from the parents, athletes, and coaches who make this community what it is.

Our Partners

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.

Founders Federal Credit Union
McCloud Family Foundation
D5
Kut Kreator
HOTWORX — Rock Hill, SC
Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q
Texas Roadhouse

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Join the Movement

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.