Private Lessons & Coaches in Fairview, NJ

I’m an experienced chess instructor currently teaching at Success Academy in New York City, with over 14 years of experience teaching children ages 5–14 in Georgia and Maryland. My lessons focus on chess fundamentals, strategy, critical thinking, and confidence-building. I use a patient, engaging, and personalized approach to make learning chess fun and rewarding for every student.

Having played overseas in Thailand & Costa Rica for a few years. I’m happy to share my experiences to the next generation & help them focus on the fundamentals of the game and not make the mistakes I made growing up. I'm passionate about fostering a love for the game while building confidence Let's unlock your potential on the pitch – together.

I'm a USSF C Licensed soccer coach with 5+ years of experience working with players ages 6–13 in competitive travel and academy environments. I work with players who want to be challenged and take their development seriously. I specialize in ball mastery, 1v1s, first touch, passing, finishing, scanning, and decision-making. My goal is to develop confident, intelligent players who can apply their skills effectively in games.

I am a Japanese guy💪, born and raised in Japan. I learned to ski from my strict!? father at first, and later started skiing with school friends and family. In 1989, I obtained my Level 2 technical ski certification from the Japanese Ski Association (SAJ). During on-season, I’m teaching at a ski resort’s ski school. I can work with you during off-season at NJ. About my past life! I came to the US as a student, and time has flown by since then. After becoming a frequent traveler for multiple jobs at one of the largest Japanese companies, I now retired and started teaching skiing for fun! I obtained my Level 1 ski instructor certification from the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA-AASI) and have already passed my Level 2 ski exam (Less than 50% of instructors pass this), with my sights set on further improving my teaching skills. Phew😮‍💨, the learning 📚never ends! In addition to skiing for over 40+ years, I have a deep background in classical music 🎵and play the piano with a degree. I was also an official docent at Carnegie Hall for 10 years. Recently, I completed a Reiki healing master class and am planning to help others with it.

"Thank you very much for your patience and especially for your attention to my child today! We all learned a lot and had so much fun!

Acting coach, teacher and screenwriter with decades of professional experience in film, television and theater. Former head of Talent at Paramount and 20th Century Fox. Have coached Christopher Walken, Tom Selleck, Sam Elliot, John Stamos and many others. Founder of the Bob McAndrew Acting Studio in New York. Specializing in audition technique, scene study, emotional authenticity, and career development for actors .

I am a football coach with four years of experience, currently serving as a Head Coach of travel teams with Cougars Academy in Maplewood and South Orange, New Jersey, and Elite Soccer Academy. I have built my coaching philosophy from the ground up, with a strong emphasis on tactical understanding, game analysis, and collective play. I have a particular strength in reading the game, identifying problems, and making tactical adjustments. My approach begins with understanding each player—their mindset, goals, and ambitions—before developing their technical, tactical, and positional abilities. I believe understanding the person is the first step toward developing the player and building a strong team.

Former high school varsity, Division III JUCO, and USCAA Division II basketball player and National Champion. Played professionally in Mexico with the San Luis Acatlán Pichoteros. I specialize in teaching fundamentals, skill development, basketball IQ, and building confidence while helping players maximize their potential on and off the court.

"Torrence is an excellent coach! My son really enjoys working with him.

I’m passionate about helping people learn and improve through clear guidance and encouragement. My coaching style is patient, interactive, and focused on real-world application. I work with students of all levels and backgrounds, and I enjoy creating a positive environment where they can build confidence and succeed at their own pace.

Played soccer and futsal for middle school, high school in Rio de Janeiro, School of Cadets of the Brazilian Air Force. Played in College FEderal University of Rio de Janeiro. Coached soccer in Colegio Alemao Rio de Janeiro, Coached youth soccer in England. Coached Boys and Girls Premier League Seattle for 17 years, coached Brazil All Nations Cup Seattle, won 2003, 2005, vice champion 2004, played for Masters, vice champion in 2007. Coaching Girls Varsity Soccer at Dominican Academy Manhattan.

Roger holds a master's degree in pure mathematics from a renowned research university, and a non-US teaching certificate. He works with HS and college students on subjects ranging from geometry, algebra, (pre-) calculus (AP or Calculus 1-4), or ODEs.