Private Lessons & Coaches in Hartford, 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 blend evidence-based training with an energetic, client-centered approach to deliver measurable results. With 13 years teaching personal training, I specialize in corrective exercise, strength programming, and motivational coaching, driven by a deep passion for fitness. I’ve worked with professional athletes, tennis pro Roy Smith, tennis pro Jose Olivares I’ve worked with light heavyweight World Champion BadChad Dawson ,featherweight Tramaine Williams. I am currently working with a few Tennis

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.

For nearly three decades, I've shared my tennis passion, honing players' skills and strategic thinking. As an experienced player myself, I offer tailored guidance, making learning enjoyable and effective on the court. I am committed to helping you elevate your game.

An all-conference 3-year high school player. A 3-year college player at a high level. Visited Madrid and Barcelona for a semi-pro tournament. I specialize in teaching skills and the ability to maximize at any position. Work ethic and character are also what I take pride in with all my students.

"My grandson really enjoyed the lesson and loved the drills Coach taught him. He had a great time and Coach Ray really knows his craft! Definitely 5+ Stars!!!

With a solid foundation from two golf academies, I bring a wealth of experience to my teaching as an experienced golfer. I believe in making golf instruction enjoyable and intuitive, drawing from the tips and knowledge acquired from my schooling. Golf may be challenging, but I ensure continuous improvement for my students by starting with the basics and progressing to their favorite clubs. My goal is to boost confidence in every golfer, knowing that each session brings them closer to achieving their best shots. Join me, and I guarantee you'll improve and gain newfound confidence on the course.

"Very new to golf and took a lesson with Alan. He was very knowledgeable and patient. I learned the fundamentals of golf from grip and stance to a swing foundation. Would recommend anyone to go get some work in with him!

Hello, I am a Pickleball player who's the been playing for the past year and I come with a decade of tennis experience who enjoys teaching to newer players and hopes to begin a coaching career. I am a PPR certified Associate Coach and teach private lessons or in classes of 4 with adults or kids. In a first lesson, I'll be introducing the basics of pickleball and basic shots, and then subsequent lessons will be more specific in shot placement and advanced rules.

"We had an amazing introductory lesson with our instructor, Bhavin! As a group of three complete novices, we weren't sure what to expect, but he made us feel welcome and comfortable right away. What impressed us most was how he managed to give each of us individual attention and personalized tips throughout the session. We learned the fundamentals quickly while having a blast. If you are looking to get into pickleball, we highly recommend booking a lesson!

📹 FREE SESSION VIDEO RECORDING AND FEEDBACK INCLUDED📹 Coaching juniors at Lyme Shores Racquet Club and teaching Private lessons regularly for the past 4 years. I’m located in New Haven, CT so I’ve had the pleasure of working with many Yale students, employees, and various student unions. Any questions? Feel free to ask! 👍

"My son and I are both beginners and had a wonderful experience taking lessons with Rahmi. He is patient and put together very comprehensive plans where we could really see progress over the weeks. It has been so much fun! Wonderful teacher.