Private Lessons & Coaches in Upper Marlboro, MD

Hello, I’m Jackie, a native Mandarin teacher in Bethesda, MD. Since 2019 I’ve taught K-12 Chinese, focusing on writing and speaking for students. I hold Chinese teaching and Maryland early childhood certifications. I create customized digital lessons to improve students’ literacy and cultural awareness.

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

Unlocking potential, one swing at a time! With two years of pickleball instruction and experience as a college athlete, I'm dedicated to helping you elevate your game with focused and fun coaching. Let's achieve your goals together on the court.

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

My name is Alok and I am a local Ellicott City tennis coach with over 40 years of playing experience and over 10 years of teaching experience! I have a deep knowledge of tennis and can also help advanced players with flawless stroke techniques, deep analysis, advanced footwork and tennis exercises. I’m currently playing at 4.5 level in USTA tournaments. Over the last 10 years, I have coached more than 100 students of all ages, completing more than 10,000 hrs of coaching

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.

Unlocking potential on the court is my passion. For eight years, I've refined my volleyball coaching approach to empower players of all levels. My experience from winning club volleyball national championships, being a state finalist and playing in college has shaped me to help the upcoming generation to see the same success and enjoyment I experienced.

"I was able to get a solid base for all my skills, which lead me to making my first ever club volleyball team

Hello, Hello, my name is Sachin, and I am an Information Systems major pursuing my Master's degree at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). For the past four years, I have been tutoring at Howard Community College and UMBC in college level math courses such as Calculus and Statistics. I have been awarded multiple tutoring awards for my commitment and professionalism as a tutor. My hope is to foster a friendly environment to encourage students to ask questions and practice.

I'm a musician, composer, and sound designer who has been playing and composing music for 15 years. I studied at Berklee College of Music for my Bachelor's of Music, where I regularly performed on trumpet, composed music for various forms of media, and designed audio and audio technologies. I worked as both composer and sound designer for films and games, in a variety of musical and audio styles, while releasing my own music.

"Toby taught me music production in Logic Pro. After lessons in synthesis, mixing, and composition, I have a lot more tools and knowledge I can use for my compositions!

Diane is an experienced vocal coach (getting results in the 1st lesson) in the Mix voice/ belt method in genres such as pop, worship, country, jazz, musical theater and more. With decades of experience, she helps singers develop strong, healthy, and confident voices, all while improving vocal stamina, agility, range, and stage presence. She’s worked with artists, worship leaders, gig singers, aspiring vocalists, adults and kids, to help overcome vocal and mental blocks and find their best voice.

"Diane Allen is not only a top notch vocal coach, but a warm and wonderful person. My voice was a wreck. Trauma and stress had taken a toll. She gave me real insight on how trauma affects the body and vocal cords. She worked with me patiently and kindly on my worship music, giving me the tools to help bring out the best in my voice. Always encouraging! 2 1/2 months later, the change in my voice is obvious! I highly, highly recommend Diane as a vocal coach. I would have never gotten this far without her! She’s amazing!!