Private Lessons & Coaches in East Haddam, CT

I've been coaching soccer for 30+ years, as a player, coach, and Director of Coaches for New Haven Youth Soccer (NHYS). I was recently honored as United Soccer Coaches 2025 National Youth Coach of the Year. I've coached youth, high school, premier, and collegiate club teams. My approach is to meet players where they are to build strong technical players with a strong soccer IQ by growing their confidence with the ball from simple to more complex activities.

I have been playing soccer for about 17 years, meaning the game has always been a big part of my life. My experience as a player, including competing at the national level, has shown me how important a great coach can be in shaping confidence, skills, and a love for the game. As a coach, I focus on developing strong fundamentals, teamwork, and smart decision-making while creating a positive and supportive environment where players can grow and reach their full potential.

I am a retired high school English teacher with 36 years' experience. I use bilingual teaching for Mandarin lessons to help students learn easily. My students include teens, college students, working adults and seniors. Lessons focus on daily & workplace spoken Chinese. I share traditional Chinese culture in class and provide beginner HSK guidance. I love Chinese history, classic literature, flower arrangement and tea art.

Mo brings a unique perspective to the court, combining a competitive background in squash with a lightning-fast mastery of pickleball. Just a year-and-a-half ago, he started as a beginner but quickly accelerated through dedication and focused training, reaching an advanced DUPR 4.0 rating in under 10 months. This rapid progress means Mo intimately understands the journey of skill acquisition—from first serve to advanced strategy. He is an IPTPA Level 1 certified instructor.

"I’m new to Pickleball and recently had my first lesson with Mo. It was a great experience from start to finish. We went thru all the basics of the game. Rules, scoring, serving, and how best to move around the court. I would highly recommend anyone beginning to play to reach out to Mo as he will certainly give you a great start.

I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and am a former Division 2 Track and Field All-American. My expertise lies in speed and jump training, and I’ve had the privilege of working with athletes at various levels, from high school to collegiate, as well as adults. With a background in football, basketball, and track and field, I understand the importance of tailored training to maximize performance. Whether you're looking to improve your speed, agility, or explosiveness, I can help you reach your athletic goals. Let’s get to work!

I’m a touring bassist, backing vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, app creator, and music production coach. I help students turn ideas into finished songs by focusing on recording workflow, arrangement, tone, song structure, performance, and confidence. My lessons are practical, relaxed, and built around each student’s goals, whether they are starting out, writing their first track, or trying to improve their production process.