Free & Fit Challenge
About
Meet TJ: Faith, Fitness & Sports Visionary!
Based in Charlotte, NC, formerly NYC, TJ brings British charm and Southern enthusiasm to coaching and mentoring.
TJ is a multifaceted leader with expertise in sports coaching for tennis, soccer, swimming, badminton, volleyball and personal training. He also offers spiritual guidance as a pastor, school and sports chaplain and spiritual director. Additionally, TJ is an educator serving as a teacher and business tutor.
As founder of Free & Fit International, formerly Faith and Fitness, TJ has developed curricula, sports programs and fitness networks in London and NYC. With over 15 years of experience, he has trained and led teams in various sports for K-12 and up to adult through latter years!
TJ holds a Master of Divinity from Anglican seminary General in NYC, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing from the University of Bournemouth and a Master of Arts in Education from the University of Bedfordshire, UK. His passion is holistic wellbeing for all ages and introducing people to new sports.
Specialties
Number of people
Individual training, Couples training
Event to prep for
No specific event, Athletic event or competition, Vacation, Wedding
Current exercise
Customer exercises 0 times per week, Customer exercises 1 – 2 times a week, Customer exercises 3 – 4 times a week, Customer exercises 5-7 times a week
Gender preference
Clients who have no gender preference, Clients who want female trainer only, Clients who want male trainer only
Medical concerns or injuries
Back problems, Joint pain, Asthma, Pregnancy, Other injuries or medical conditions
Age
Younger than 18, 18 – 22 years old, 23 – 30 years old, 31 – 40 years old, 41 – 50 years old, 51 – 60 years old, 61 or older
How often
Customers who want to meet once a week, Customers who want to meet 2 – 3 times a week, Customers who want to meet 4 – 7 times a week
Fitness goals
Lose weight, Get toned, Boost stamina and endurance
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ran H.
My son loves the lessons very much. He started from zero, and it’s totally fine. He has gotten a lot of progress.
August 11, 2025
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ken H.
I have been attempting to play tennis since college and have never been very good at game play. My last tennis lessons were in the 1970s and they only got me started. TJ took the time to learn the weaknesses in my game (and there were lots of them) and designed a training program to correct those weaknesses. The improvement in my game after the first two lessons was very noticeable to the individuals I play tennis with weekly. The group had kidded me about taking lessons at my age - but, after the first lesson, the kidding stopped. They were shocked by the improvement in my game. I only have TJs lessons to thank for that. He is a great tennis instructor - even for us retirees!
October 02, 2024
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silvia J.
We thoroughly enjoy and appreciate Tim coaching our son. Tim did an excellent job of articulating the technical aspects of tennis playing. He is very patient coaching on specific aspects focusing what each player needs. What is most remarkable is that Tim has a passion and deep love for tennis that reflects on his coaching. He clearly wants to communicate the enjoyment of the game to his students. It is truly pleasant to learn from and play tennis with Tim.
Silvia and Marcos
September 30, 2024
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liza C.
Coach Tim is super positive and able to meet you at the level you are at. He has the patience and energy to teach young kids but can still make lessons challenging but encouraging for adults. You can tell he puts his heart into coaching and genuinely cares about your progress. I’ve worked with trainers and coaches in the past where I have felt like I was just a paycheck, or they didn’t take you seriously if you were a beginner, and you won’t find those sort of coaches with F&F. I know some of coach Tim’s clients are way better than I am but I feel like he takes lessons with me as seriously as he does with the competitive players he coaches. I’ve also seen him coaching kids before one of my sessions and I think if I had a coach like him when I was young I would have liked sports more!
March 02, 2024
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johann J.
Exceptional attention to detail, helped improve my all round game and always willing to help me improve my performance! Thanks coach!
March 01, 2024
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ruth W.
Tim has been coaching my daughter and I jointly for a few months now. We see him on a weekly basis and we always have the best time. He’s patient and never makes you feel bad for being terrible at a new sport (or for losing his tennis balls). He’s really flexible with his time and locations, also very responsive and communicative. We’ve enjoyed ourselves thoroughly and Look forward to our sessions every week. I am always quick to recommend him to anyone looking for a coach…especially if you need someone who can fit in around hectic schedules. 11/10 for us!
March 01, 2024
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Help them with a phone call screening. Then a trial session and package purchase following. We meet in person for the trial and then can start coaching.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
A qualified teacher and coach from the UK & US with over 15 years of coaching experience and over 15 years Teaching experience in sport.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Trial Lesson is $55
New clients at $60 per hour
How did you get started teaching?
Through my own summer camp experience as a counsellor word of mouth about my desire to work in sport. I always played sport now I coach sport.
What types of students have you worked with?
International and all abilities in schools, colleges and universities.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Soccer clinic with progressions for each individual and without interruption. Progressions led to players progressing and achieving victories on their respective teams.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Seek after the coach who wants to work with you, not just for the dollar and not just for the convenience of your location.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Skills proficiency, targets and goals for their sessions.
Services offered
Tennis
Badminton
Soccer
Pool And Billiards
Pickleball Lessons
Personal
Swimming
Life Coaching