WHERE PARENTS CHOOSE. WHERE KIDS GROW.

Independent coaches and mentors for K–12 students — from athletics and academics to chess, cooking, and faith formation. Explore providers, request introductions, and access scholarship funding.

I’M A PARENT

Explore independent coaches and mentors for your K–12 child

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I’M A COACH/MENTOR

Grow your independent practice

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I WANT TO GIVE

Fund scholarships that change lives

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WHAT IS STEP UP?

Learn about how you can receive $8,000 in scholarship funds

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FROM OUR FOUNDER

MESSAGE FROM THE FOUNDER

John Lulgjuraj shares the vision behind Faith & Freedom Academy

John Lulgjuraj

Founder & Director

Faith & Freedom Academy

HOW IT WORKS

PARENTS CHOOSE. WE PROVIDE ACCESS.

An introduction-only network of independent coaches and mentors — screened, never endorsed. You explore. You decide. We help fund it.

Parents Find Their Fit

Tell us about your child — age, interests, schedule, goals. Approved families receive access to provider profiles in our network and can request introductions to the ones that fit.

Coaches Build Their Practice

Every provider in our network completes a Level 2 background check, references, and a founder interview. They are independent — they set their own methods, schedules, and rates. Our screening is informational, not an endorsement or guarantee.

Donors Fund the Future

Donors fund scholarships that go directly to families who want more for their kids. Every dollar moves a child closer to a coach, a mentor, and a path forward.

OUR MISSION

WHY THIS MATTERS

Too many kids fall through the cracks.

Traditional systems are built for the average.
We are building for those who want more.

More discipline.

More development.

More direction.

Your support helps fund real opportunities for kids to train, learn, and grow under coaches and mentors who truly care.

REAL KIDS.

REAL OPPORTUNITY.

REAL IMPACT.

TESTIMONIALS

WHAT FAMILIES & COACHES ARE SAYING

Real families. Real providers. Here's what they're saying about life inside the network.

Young girl with curly hair playing tennis on an outdoor court, swinging a tennis racket at a yellow tennis ball.

Our oldest needed one-on-one tennis training but every 'select' program wanted her at practice 4x/week. Faith & Freedom introduced us to Coach David in 48 hours. He trains her twice weekly on our schedule. She's performing better than ever!

Jennifer Rodriguez

Homeschool Mom · Palm Coast, FL

A young boy and an adult man preparing for a soccer drill on a green field with a playground and trees in the background. The boy is standing near agility ladders, and the man is crouched down adjusting a soccer ball. There are orange training cones and a pole with a soccer ball on top.

I was coaching rec teams for free, hoping parents would hire me privately. Never happened. F&F got me Step Up approved in 3 weeks and sent me 8 family intros in my first month. Now I coach 18 hours/week and actually get paid.

Carlos Martinez

Soccer Coach · Flagler Beach, FL

A smiling young man wearing glasses and a dark t-shirt, with light brown hair styled upward, in an indoor setting with a blurred background.

I'm tired of writing checks to bloated charities where 60% goes to 'admin.' My $600 donation funded 12 training sessions for a kid who couldn't afford it. I got quarterly updates with her progress. That's the kind of giving that matters.

Michael Thompson

Business Owner · Ormond Beach, FL

FAQ

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Cut through the noise. Here's what you need to know.

  • Each provider in our network sets their own rates. Sessions typically range from $40–$75, but you'll see exact pricing on each provider's profile.

    • Step Up Families: Use your scholarship funds — zero out-of-pocket.

    • Scholarship Recipients: Donor funding covers your sessions.

    • Self-Pay Families: Pay the provider directly at their posted rate.

    You always pay the provider, not Faith & Freedom Academy. Parents choose. We provide access.

  • For now, yes. Our network is concentrated in Flagler County, St. Johns County and Volusia County where our provider community is strongest. We're building density before we expand. If you're outside Florida, join our waitlist and we'll let you know when there's a network in your area to explore.

  • Not at all. We started with homeschool families because they often have the most scheduling flexibility and frequently use Step Up funds — but our network is built for any K–12 family.

    Public school. Private school. Homeschool. If your child wants more than what's available through school programs or rec leagues, you belong here. A lot of our families are public and private school parents who want focused development outside of school hours, on a schedule that fits their life.

  • Every provider listed in our network completes a limited administrative screening process before being added. That includes:

    • Level 2 background check (fingerprint and criminal history)

    • Reference verification from families or organizations they've previously worked with

    • Founder interview with John to learn about their background and approach

    This screening is informational only. It is not an endorsement, certification, or guarantee of safety, quality, or future conduct. Faith & Freedom Academy is an introduction-only platform — parents are responsible for independently evaluating any provider before engaging.

    Parents choose. We provide access.

  • Totally normal — fit matters, and not every pairing is the right one.

    If the connection isn't there, just let us know. We can share additional profiles in our network so you have more to explore. The choice is always yours — we're here to provide access and introductions, never to lock you in.

  • Faith & Freedom Academy is organized as a tax-exempt nonprofit with 501(c)(3) status currently pending with the IRS. Donations may be tax-deductible — we recommend confirming with your accountant or CPA based on your individual situation. You'll receive a receipt for every donation.

  • No. Our network includes independent coaches and mentors across athletics, academics, the arts, and life skills — including tutoring, music, chess, martial arts, cooking, faith formation, and more. Whatever your child is drawn to, our goal is to give you access to providers who can build it.

  • Step Up is a Florida state scholarship program that gives qualifying families funding for educational services — it's the wallet. Faith & Freedom Academy is the network you can use that wallet with. We screen providers, help families request introductions, and offer our own donor-funded scholarships for families who don't qualify for Step Up. Step Up gives you the funds. We help you find the right coach or mentor to spend them on.

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