Private Lessons & Coaches in Germantown, MD

I’m Charles Kodjo Alipoe Tchotchodji a professional tennis player from Lomé, Togo, representing my country in the Davis Cup. My journey began with elite training across Ivory Coast, South Africa, and France (TC Thann), and I’m now competing on the U.S. collegiate circuit. Currently, I play in the JUCO division, where I am ranked #9 in the nation with a 11.30 UTR. My career highlights include reaching an ITF Junior ranking of 534 and competing against top international talent on the World Tennis.

"I show her how to make forehand’s and backhand, and how to be consistent.

I’ve been playing tennis since age 7 and competed at the Division I level for Radford University, where I helped lead the team to two Big South Conference championships. With nearly 20 years of competitive experience, I bring high-level training, match strategy, and energy to every lesson. My goal is to help players improve quickly, build confidence, and have fun while developing a lifelong love for the game. 🎾

"Great coach! I’ll be doing another lesson

Former tennis player and totally in love with Pickleball and want to promote pickleball to other players by giving lessons.

As a professional tennis player with an ITF ranking and a 9 UTR, I bring high-level competitive experience to every lesson. I was named Freshman of the Year at Benedict College and became a national champion in my home country. I’ve represented my country internationally and competed in France, Egypt, Kenya, Botswana, Nigeria, Ghana, and Togo. With years of experience working with players of different ages and skill levels, I’m passionate about helping students build confidence, improve their technique, and reach their goals on and off the court.

"Esperance is a great teacher. I brought my 9 year old son for lessons and she was fun, kind and a natural with kids too. She is very skilled too, as a former tennis champion in her country. Looking forward to more future lessons with Esperance! Highly recommended!

Hey there! I've had the privilege of representing my country in three Davis Cup ties and competing in NCAA Division 2 Tennis. Now, my mission is to coach and nurture the next wave of tennis talent. If you're a junior player aiming for greatness, or experienced player trying to fine tune your game, join me on this exciting tennis journey!

"A highlight of the lesson was Dexter’s patience, which really made the experience enjoyable. The session felt well-paced and supportive, perfect for building confidence on the court. If you’re thinking about improving your game, Dexter’s lessons are definitely worth trying out. It’s a great chance to learn in a relaxed and encouraging environment. 🎾

As a seasoned tennis instructor, I cultivate both skills and a lifelong love for the game. With over 8 years of experience on the court, I tailor lessons to each player's unique potential. My passion lies in fostering growth and celebrating every ace along the way.

Curiosity leads language learning; I guide students with clarity and care. I have more than ten years' experience teaching Chinese, offering tailored lessons in pronunciation, character reading and writing, conversational fluency, combining rigorous method with warm engagement.

I was a four-year varsity baseball player at St. John’s College High School, one of the top high school programs in the country. I was invited to play on the USA Baseball National Team and participated in the USA National Team Identification Series in 2018, 2019 and 2022 earning a bronze medal in 2022 I was ranked among the top 250 players in the Mid-Atlantic Area and among the top 15 catchers in the DC/Virginia area from 2023-2025 I was apart of two WCAC Championships. Then went to play D3 Ball

"I was new and just getting into baseball and couldn’t even hit the ball on the tee. Coach Parker made hitting so simple and easy for me to understand that I started hitting the ball more consistently.

I have over 30 years of teaching in the DMV and as a Caddy Master at Congressional, TPC Potomac, BCC, Chevy Chase Country Club.

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.