Private Lessons & Coaches in Stamford, CT

With 16 years of experience in volleyball, I now dedicate my career fully to coaching athletes at a professional level. My background as a long-time player gives me a unique perspective on the technical, tactical, and mental demands of the game internationally. I specialize in developing players’ skills, building team strategies, and fostering resilience and discipline both on and off the court. My coaching philosophy emphasizes precision, teamwork, and growth—helping athletes reach their highest potential.

"Coach Onur is an amazing coach. He’s very professional, patient, and has a great eye for detail. He helped me fix blocking footwork that I had been struggling with for years, and I could feel the difference right away. He also noticed small details in my setting technique and gave me clear, specific adjustments that were really helpful. I really enjoyed training with him and would definitely love to keep working with him. Highly recommend!

Pickleball is meant to be a fun game! We'll have some fun, get better at the skills you want to, and I'll be able to provide additional instruction based on what I see in your game. I combine technical precision with patient, encouraging instruction. With 2 years of teaching experience, I deliver tailored lessons in footwork, shot selection and court awareness to help players progress confidently and enjoy the game. Let's have some fun!

Hey there! With five years of playing and coaching under my belt, I’ve competed in various tournaments and helped players at various levels improve. As a RPO and My DUPR coach certified instructor, I want you to improve your pickleball game without over complicating it. I specialize in simple, effective coaching that helps you play smarter, more effective and overall win more points while enjoying the wonderful aspects of the game. I’m easygoing, supportive, and focused on results. All skill levels welcome. Let’s get you booked and playing better pickleball. See you in the court!

"I appreciated how the lesson focused on hand-eye coordination drills, and Brandon really tuned his approach to my specific needs. Though I still have some work to do, I felt like I made useful progress and left with ideas to practice on my own.

For over 26 years, I've honed my craft, reaching the pro level and fostering a love for tennis in countless students. My approach blends technical precision with an engaging style, helping you unlock your full potential on the court.

"I’ve been playing tennis for over 10 years and I have taken tennis lessons before but never truly learned anything. After meeting Elona, my game has significantly improved and for the first time in a long time I started to win :slightly_smiling_face: she is also an amazing personal trainer. Very creative and it’s a pleasure to work with her. Highly recommend her, look no further

Helping Players Grow, One Point at a Time! With a strong background as a tournament-winning player and three years of dedicated coaching experience, I bring both passion and precision to the pickleball court. Whether you’re a beginner learning the basics or an advanced player fine-tuning strategy, my goal is to unlock your potential through clear instruction, focused drills, and a motivating atmosphere. I believe in building confidence, sharpening skills, and making every session count. Let’s level up your game—together

Hi! I’m a certified USGTF Pro and SNAG Instructor offering lessons in English and Korean. With 10+ years of teaching experience spanning juniors golf coaching at Team DYG Academy and private cello pedagogy, I expertly tailor instruction to your learning pace and coordination. I keep golf simple by breaking down complex mechanics into clear, easy steps. Whether you’re a beginner or refining your game, I focus on building solid fundamentals while keeping it fun. Book a session today!

"Lily was on-time to our scheduled lessons at a golf simulator in my apartment. She would explain, show, and then watch. I liked her coaching style where I spent most of the time hitting balls with live feedback. Would recommend to beginner to intermediate players.

I got into pickleball after a few friends dragged me along to play. Now I’m hooked and absolutely love playing. I have taught many friends and newcomers how to play and excited to teach you.

"Brendan's lesson was quite helpful, especially in refining my dink shot technique, which I’d been struggling with. He explained how foot positioning can really make a difference, though I still have some work to do. Still, I’m optimistic about applying the tips he shared and hoping to improve further soon. If you’re looking to fine-tune specific skills, it’s worth giving Brendan a try.

I teach tennis lessons to anyone and everyone. Never touched a racket? No problem! Do you want to go up a level, make the high school team, or be able to play with friends? Kids, high schoolers, adults, couples, and groups. I love tennis! USPTA level 2 Certified, Tennis Serve Specialist. Worked with Rick Macci (coach of 5 world #1 ones including Williams sisters and Andy Roddick), Jose Higuras (head of U.S. high performance program), Jeff Salzsentein (former top 100 player), Hans Podlipnik (Wimbledon QFist), and many others. Head high school coach for 11 years, active tournament player, patient teacher. Passionate about helping underserved kids throughout Seattle learn tennis and have organized and connected with many initiatives to do so. My goal is to help you achieve your goals whether that be improving technique or beginning to learn to play. To that extent, I am fairly flexible in my approach. For beginners, I focus on technique, proper grips, and generating topspin. To do this, I focus on hand feeding a lot of balls early on to develop proper technique and to train the muscle memory. Specifically, I teach a semi-western forehand, two-handed backhand, volley fundamentals, split stepping, proper footwork and serve mechanics. I also work with students who have one-handed backhands. I am a big believer in putting in a lot of time on the serve. For more experienced players, I will work with you to either identify areas for improvement or to work on areas you’ve identified you would like to improve.

"Irvin was patient and helpful with a beginning student, and we look forward to working with him more in the future.

Hello everyone, I am Sebastião Vilas, your tennis coach and a professional tennis player. I bring years of experience, having started coaching at the age of 17. Working with me is all about pushing your limits while enjoying the process. I bring a passion for the sport and a commitment to helping each of you improve, whether you are just starting or looking to fine-tune your game. Let’s make this a great experience on and off the court!

USTA Team Tennis, league player, and highschool tennis background. Looking forward to working with you and getting you on the court!

"He’s a really good coach