By LeRon Williams 2/10/2025

Taking Flight with Fly.te Academy: A Journey of Purpose

Ok,

I know what you’re thinking:

“What are you doing starting a school?”

If I had to explain this new direction in my life, the answer would be simple: this is all God’s plan. Every step in this journey has felt divinely orchestrated, and I’d like to share some context to help you understand how this vision came to life.

It all began during a pivotal period in my life. My mentor asked me a simple yet profound question:

“What do you plan to do with this Fly.te business of yours?”

My response was honest:

“I don’t know.”

At the time, I was lost—unsure of my direction, my purpose, and even whether to keep the business going. In 2019, I had gone through a significant life transition, struggling to discover what my niche was—or even what a niche meant.

Then came the question that changed everything:

“If you could go back and give advice to a younger version of yourself, who would you talk to?”

A lightbulb went off in my mind. The answer was clear: I would talk to my 13-year-old self. That was a time when I was navigating major transitions in life. I was dealing with self-doubt, preparing for high school, and trying to manage the pressures of being a talented young athlete without proper guidance.

I often wonder how different my path could have been if someone had mentored me—someone who could answer the questions I was too afraid to ask. That moment of reflection gave me the clarity I had been searching for.

The purpose of Fly.te became clear: to be a beacon of light for young athletes during three critical phases of their development—academic, athletic, and leadership/life skills.

This past fall, Fly.te reached a milestone. We partnered with Holston Academy to create Fly.te Academy, an initiative that provides a high-level academic experience tailored for high school student-athletes.

With my 13 years of NCAA coaching experience, I knew I could deliver a top-tier athletic training program that produces real results. But Fly.te Academy goes beyond academics and athletics. It also offers a one-of-a-kind leadership and life skills program to help elevate the mindset of young athletes.

At Fly.te Academy, we believe in the principle that iron sharpens iron. We are creating an environment where student-athletes can surround themselves with like-minded peers, challenging one another to rise to new heights.

This is more than a program—it’s a movement. A chance to change lives, empower young people, and inspire the next generation of leaders.

Let’s take Fly.te!

Our Partners

Holston Academy is a distinguished educational institution known for its commitment to academic excellence and personalized learning. As a partner in Fly.te Academy, Holston Academy brings its expertise in delivering tailored academic instruction, focusing on critical thinking, college readiness, and measurable academic growth. Their innovative approach ensures that student-athletes at Fly.te Academy receive a high-quality education that complements their athletic and leadership training, creating a holistic environment for personal and academic success.

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act, but a habit”

~ Aristotle, Ancient Greek philosopher

Fly.te Academy is a 6 or 12-week summer program designed to empower student-athletes aged 12-18 by fostering excellence in academics, athletics, and leadership. This innovative program blends personalized academic tutoring, elite athletic training, and leadership/life skills development to create a holistic experience that prepares participants for success on and off the field.

Academic Development: Partnering with Holston Academy, the program offers tailored instruction to boost test scores, critical thinking, and college readiness.
Athletic Development: Fly.te Performance Programming focuses on enhancing speed, agility, strength, and injury prevention with expert-led training sessions.
Leadership Development: Through the i.L.E.A.D. Program, students cultivate essential life skills like teamwork, accountability, and financial literacy, while participating in community service projects that give back to their local area.