Private Lessons & Coaches in Gaithersburg, MD

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.

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.

I began playing tennis before I could walk. By age 11 I competed year-round in the Texas Junior Circuit. From age 9 to 13 I was coached by the greats John Wilkerson and Edgar Arnold and was on track to begin competing nationally by age 14. I have competed in tennis, football, and baseball at the collegiate, and professional levels for the majority of my life.

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.

Over a decade of experience working with beginners all the way to high school and AAU student athletes. Very patient and knowledgeable about teaching the sport. I help the athletes gain confidence and trust the work that their putting in.

"Great AAU Coach and Trainer I recommend

Training sessions focus on transferable skills that show up in games — shooting mechanics, dodging with purpose, defensive footwork, positioning, and lacrosse IQ. Each session is tailored to the athlete’s position, age, and current level, with an emphasis on confidence, decision-making, and consistency.

With 12 years of playing experience and 5 years as a tennis coach, I've had the privilege of guiding high school teams to significant tournaments, including state regionals. Currently, I oversee clubs across various states, dedicated to enhancing players' skills. I take pride in mentoring beginners to collegiate levels, helping them achieve their dreams of playing college tennis. My coaching style is a mix of technical precision and ensuring every session is enjoyable, fostering a love for the sport alongside skill development.

"Tanveer is an excellent coach. Very calm and mild mannered while delivering quality feedback and instruction

Transforming Complex Concepts into Logic, Confidence, and Academic Success I am a passionate and results-driven Math Coach with over 15 years of experience empowering students to master mathematics, build unwavering confidence, and achieve measurable academic breakthroughs. Backed by an elite technical foundation—including an M.Tech in Computer Science from IIT and an M.Sc in Physics—I specialize in translating complex mathematical frameworks into digestible, step-by-step logic.

"Mr. Varadan supported me through many high school math courses, including Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Statistics, and ACT preparation. His positive reassurance and optimistic attitude created a supportive and welcoming environment to learn and improve, and he always went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable asking questions and fully understood the material in both breadth and depth. He is an excellent teacher who is knowledgeable, patient, and easy to get along with, and he always encouraged my curiosity to keep learning.

Tennis is not only won or lost on strokes. A lot happens between points. With 20+ years in mental performance and tennis coaching, I help players build confidence, focus, routines, emotional control, and resilience under pressure. My background includes work with JTCC, IMG Academy, NCAA athletes, Division I programs, military performance settings, and high-performance tennis environments.

Alex Cyrille Lago is a professional tennis player and coach from Côte d’Ivoire. I started playing tennis at age five and trained for eight years at a high-performance center in Casablanca, Morocco. As a junior, he reached Top 300 in the ITF rankings and achieved a UTR of 13. He proudly represented Côte d’Ivoire in Davis Cup competition and won multiple international championships. I teach any tennis level . Kid from age 5 to 18 and adults .

"Happy to see he’s slice getting better