Private Lessons & Coaches in Brookline, MA

With 13 years dedicated to basketball, I posses both skill development and a love for the game. My coaching focuses on fundamentals and strategic thinking. I strive to unlock each player's full potential in a supportive, yet challenging environment, aiming to make every player the best versions of themselves.

"This was more than a lesson. My son has been playing street basketball for years and with his instructor’s support he has become more accurate and a better defender. If you want to support your kid and get better at a skill I recommend this amazing coach.

I specialize in helping players who don’t have a background in a racket sport. I come from football, basketball, and baseball, and raised my level of play through understanding the finer points of pickeball—court positioning, paddle positioning, shot selection, hand speed, and anticipation. At its core, pickleball is a game of chess, and I look forward to helping players think the game alongside developing our technique.

I bring a practiced eye and engaging enthusiasm to lacrosse coaching, shaping fundamentals into fluid, strategic play. With several years of teaching experience, I emphasize technical precision, tactical awareness, and clear communication to build confident, resilient athletes. I recently graduated from the University of Virginia where I played Short Stick Defensive Midfield

I’m Cristian Tello, a Boston-based photographer passionate about helping people connect with the art of photography—no matter where they’re starting from. Whether you just picked up a camera or you’re looking to sharpen your creative voice, I work with photographers who want to grow both technically and creatively. My coaching is built around seeing with intention, staying curious, and learning to tell stories through your lens. It’s not just about gear or settings—it’s about slowing down, observing more, and building a skill that stays with you for life. If you’re a beginner with an interest, you’re in the right place.

"I learned so many new things ! Great vibe great energy! highly recommend!

Over the past 15 years, my focus has been on coaching functional fitness to improve balance, strength, and coordination for clients of various ages including those aged 55+ and older. I have practiced resistance training to develop muscular strength without the use of excessively heavy loads. Lenny has successfully addressed injuries through functional therapy, thus avoiding the need for drugs and surgery. He is also an active endurance athlete, with 29 years of competitive experience.

"After working with Lenny for the past six months, I can see a real difference in my overall fitness. Balance, posture and endurance all improved. Lenny has been especially helpful in identifying my specific needs. He helped me learn to breathe properly during exercise which has made a big difference for me. When I hurt my ankle, Lenny showed me exercises that reduced pain and healed quicker. When I had pain in my knee he showed me exercises that take pressure

Vasili Uspensky is a goalkeeper coach with experience across the collegiate, professional, and youth development levels. He coached for Harvard men's soccer (2015–2018) and Boston College (2018–2021). A former DI goalkeeper at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and CAA champion, Vasili turned professional with the Richmond Rowdies before coaching. He has worked personally with goalkeepers Matt Freese and Drake Callender, and has served as a World Cup pundit for NBC Boston and Telemundo.

With 5 years of playing experience in the UK, US, and EU systems and 10 years of coaching, I blend technical instruction, tactical insight and tailored development plans to create confident, disciplined, and engaged athletes. I offer both in person sessions, online coaching consulting, and match analysis

"Jason is such a wonderful coach! He is knowledgeable, dependable, and my son loved doing sessions with him. I love forward to working with him maybe remotely as school is starting soon.

Former NCAA Division I athlete at Missouri State University with high-level soccer experience in both Italy and the U.S. I help young athletes navigate the transition to college athletics, including academics, training, recruiting, time management, and life as a student-athlete. My goal is to provide honest, practical guidance based on real experience.

I transform collegiate potential into sustained success through focused mentorship. I mentor NCAA athletes in academic–athletic balance, recruitment strategy, and compliance, drawing on several years of teaching and mentoring with a disciplined yet approachable style.

My Name is Ethan Cohen, I’m currently a coach for Tufts University swim and dive program. I have been coaching for 7 years now—3 years as a swim coach and 6 years as a strength and conditioning coach. I also used to be as swimmer for 14 years and yes I swam in college at the division 2 and 3 level.