Private Lessons & Coaches in Elmwood, LA

As a Collegiate Baseball Player who began playing at 7 years old baseball has been my passion for my whole life as long as I remember. I love spreading this to younger players who share the same fire as me and love to push themselves and their limits. It’s such a privilege to spread the beauty of the game to the younger generation and most import teach kids to play the right way. I began giving 1 on 1 youth lessons about two years ago and love to see the positive results just as much as you!

"Paul helped me a lot offensively this season. We took a few lessons and he helped me hone my skills as a great contact hitter. I’ve never felt this confident in my swing and I never feel over matched at the plate. Nothing better for the price!

Coach Mike is a Pittsburgh native spending the majority of his teaching career in Charleston, SC. A former top-50 nationally ranked Division I player, Michael has dedicated his life to the sport—both as a competitor and coach. His coaching journey began at the USTA national training center (JTCC) in College Park Maryland, where he worked alongside elite players like Frances Tiafoe and Dennis Kudla, and learned from renowned coaches including Frank Salazar and Chuck Kriese. Whether working with beginners or fine-tuning advanced players, Mike brings energy, strategic insight, and a passion for helping each player reach their full potential. Mike is an Elite PTR certified tennis professional and has a Universal Tennis Rating (UTR) of 12.0. From coaching in the pinnacle - WTA & ATP Tour Players (Hailey Baptiste, Shelby Rogers, Alison Riske / Frances Tiafoe, Reilly Opelka, Denis Kudla) - to organizing after school elementary teams; Coach has a deep understanding of all aspects that is tennis. Regardless of where a student lies within the spectrum, Mike thrives getting people to fall in love with the sport that defined his life.

"Coach Mike’s deep understanding of technique and mechanics is impressive. He can dissect your strokes with precision and then show you exactly how it’s done – because he’s still playing at a high level himself. His lessons feel like a masterclass with someone who knows what it takes to compete. I have trained with a handful of coaches throughout my junior career, but non of them put their heart into my game like coach. Don’t think I would have as much success without him.

Golf is more than just a game; it's a journey of precision and strategy. For 10 years, I've helped players of all levels refine their skills and unlock their true potential on the course. Let's work together to improve your game. Lessons are mainly focused on teaching one-on-one to maximize the attention and full focus on developing the students golfing skills. However, if requested, lessons can be altered to add an additional student upon request.

"Derrick has a great understanding of the sport. His lessons were tailored in a way that best suited my skill level. He’s very patient, knowledgeable, and did a great job fixing the many problems with my swing and I definitely started to see real progress in my game after a few lessons. The lessons he created for me were very constructive and he added a little bit more to the lessons that helped gradually grow my skill and improved my game.