Private Lessons & Coaches in Columbia, MD

Hello. My name is Tara Harrison and I am a dedicated educator with over 15 years of teaching experience. As a former public school teacher and current homeschool educator, I am passionate about helping students become confident, successful readers. I specialize in working with students ages 6-10 in the areas of phonics, reading fluency and reading comprehension. My goal is to create a supportive learning environment. I look forward to partnering with your family to help them reach their goals.

My teaching style is best described as a summer camp mentality. At summer camp, youth are excited to learn new things, build effective relationships with adults who care, and improve their confidence as they embrace new challenges. I strive to bring this mindset into the classroom so that every student can thrive in their academic life.

Great athletes aren’t born, they’re developed through quality coaching, consistent fundamentals, and confidence built one rep at a time. As a licensed Health & PE teacher, former collegiate defensive back, and experienced football coach, I’m passionate about helping athletes reach their full potential both on and off the field. I specialize in working with athletes ages 10–17, providing instruction in youth football, flag football, defensive back development, football fundamentals, and speed and agility training. Girls flag football is one of my specialties, and I take pride in helping female athletes develop the skills, confidence, and football IQ to compete at a high level. Whether you’re just getting started or preparing for your next season, every lesson is tailored to your goals, experience, and position. My coaching philosophy is simple: master the fundamentals, compete with confidence, and never stop improving. Every session is designed to develop technique, football IQ, decision making, and athletic confidence in a positive, high-energy environment where athletes are challenged to be their best. My goal is for every athlete to leave each lesson more confident, more disciplined, and more prepared than when they arrived. Experience & Credentials * Licensed Health & Physical Education Teacher * M.S. in Sport Coaching * Former Collegiate Defensive Back * Middle School Head Football Coach * Travel Flag Football Defensive Coordinator * High School Football Coach

Quinn Taylor is a seasoned producer, recording engineer, and songwriter with over a decade of experience. Quinn worked with and studied under Grammy nominated producers in LA and has worked with artists such as The Kid LAROI, Sauce Walka, UnoTheActivist, Shoreline Mafia etc. Quinn’s tutoring approach is built around real world industry application, focusing on hands on learning, creative development, and technical confidence.

I combine my tennis background and coaching experience to help players master the fundamentals of power, placement, and purpose. My singles-based strategy training creates confident, adaptable doubles partners who know how to win from every position on the court. I focus on developing powerful serves, clean groundstrokes, and smarter point construction that improve shot selection and on-court decision-making. 🎾 “Points Planned with Purpose”

Unleash your inner strength and skill! I'm a dedicated boxing coach committed to helpingl you achieve your goals. With years of experience, I provide expert guidance tailored to your individual needs.

"Excellent teacher. Coach for First Tee at Laurel Golf and Powerhouse Gym. Trainer of National Champion Boxer.

Pro Player, College Coach, USA Futsal National Team Coach (AMF)

"Josh is amazing. He is teaching my son technical skills in a way that he understands. The results - 5 goals in his last soccer match.

1989 & 1991 VT Golden Gloves finalist 1991 New England Diamond Belt Boxing Champion Brazilian Jiujitsu Black belt 2013 Captain of Team USA in the TFC 5 on 5 MMA tournament

"Excellent teaching skills, highly skilled in his subject matter and an effective disciplinarian.

As a former collegiate athlete with 18 years of basketball instruction, I foster skill development and a lifelong passion for the game. My focus is on helping students of all levels unlock their full potential. I am committed to teaching essential basketball fundamentals.

Each session begins with purpose and ends with progress. I teach basketball with technical rigor and positive encouragement, drawing on several years of coaching experience to develop fundamentals, game intelligence, and lasting enthusiasm for the sport.