Private Lessons & Coaches in Valley, NE

I was a high level player in High School and played College Tennis at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. I currently coach tennis in OPS.

Football is more than just a game—it's about strategy, teamwork, and pushing your limits. With 10 years of experience, I'm dedicated to fostering a love for the sport while helping athletes reach their full potential. Let's work together to elevate your game.

"Lesson #9 and feeling confident in my newly learned football skills.

Former college athlete and coach. Part of Midland University Men’s Soccer from Fall 2018 to Fall 2021 Assistant Coach / JV Head Coach at Kansas Wesleyan University from Fall 2024 to Spring 2026. Currently undergoing the U.S. Soccer Coaching License Pathway. My coaching style focuses on developing the player by proving them with tools needed to make autonomous decisions inside the field.

I have been around the game of baseball my whole life. From the time I was old enough to play t-ball to the time I was offered to play overseas. I have coached kids from various age ranges and backgrounds. I have learned different skills and ways of teaching from different coaches i have had throughout my life, and I have adjusted them to the type of player I am teaching. Im the type of coach that is going to push you into the best version of you that you can be. I have sent many players to play college ball, by just trusting in me, and my process, and by that I trusted in them.

As a coach, player, referee, and soccer parent, I understand the game from every angle. I’m a US Soccer National D licensed coach pursuing my C License, with Coerver National Diploma, NFHS Level 3 Advanced Soccer, and United Soccer Coaches Goalkeeping Level 2 certifications. With 10+ years of coaching experience, I provide individualized training that builds technical skill, confidence, game intelligence, and a lifelong love of soccer.

"As a first-time rec coach myself, Austin helped me understand how to plan practices, keep players engaged, and focus on age-appropriate development. His guidance gave me confidence, and I left each conversation with practical ideas I could use immediately. I became a better coach because of his mentorship.

My ESL tutoring journey began in 2021 when I volunteered at the nonprofit, LearningForALL, based on the University of Nebraska at Omaha's (UNO's) campus. I left LearningForALL in 2024 and began tutoring privately. The remainder of my tutoring/teaching experience came through an internship at UNO with the University's Intensive Language program. So far, all of my students have been kind, studious, and motivated to learn English for personal reasons such as employment, family ties, and others.

Dr. Ben Tompkins is a high school English teacher with a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership, a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, and a Bachelor's degree in Creative Writing. With nearly a decade of experience teaching English Language Arts, he specializes in academic writing, literary analysis, rhetorical analysis, argumentative writing, AP Language and Composition, ACT English preparation, and college-level communication skills.

I'm a youth soccer coach in the Omaha area with a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science and currently pursuing a Master's in Kinesiology & Sport Science with an emphasis in Coaching, Performance, and Sport Management. I hold U.S. Soccer D and USSF Licenses and am SafeSport certified. I've coached players from U4-U19 and have experience with UNK, Kearney Soccer Club, and currently Sporting Nebraska. My goal is to help players build confidence, develop their skills, and succeed on the pitch.

Fueled by a lifelong passion, I've dedicated the last 2 years to coaching baseball. My focus is on developing well-rounded players through skill-building and a positive, fun approach to the sport while also staying competitive and focusing on the bigger picture.