Private Lessons & Coaches in Rio Rancho, NM

Certified Mental Performance Coach - M.S. Sport Psychology I grew up an athlete and competed through the collegiate level. Now within the sport psychology field, I have spent the last 5 years working with athletes from all backgrounds and skill levels from professional athletes in the MLB, MLS, and UFC, to collegiate, high school, and youth program levels. I am passionate about helping people discover their strengths and weaknesses, and from there we improve mental performance skills.

"I was looking up therapists when I came across performance coaching and found Stephen. We worked on time-management and healthy routines, and now I am far more focused and present for my kids each day.

Driven by a lifelong love for golf, I bring 22 years of playing and 5 years of coaching expertise to help players of all levels refine their skills. As a former NCAA athlete, I offer unique insights to elevate your game with proven and easy to learn techniques and personalized guidance. I do specialize in giving both women and Jr golfers lessons. My main focus is the beginners levels of golf for people just getting into it and want to improve their swing as we have all seen a huge boom! in people starting up golf taking up this wonderful game and I wish to help out as much as I can. Not only i am a coach but im a Professional Golf Club Fitter with Worldwide Golf. And can further assist you with getting your own set to get you started!

"Went in for a club fitting and none of the guys there seem interested in helping me and I was fortunate to find a young lady to get me fitted into some cobra clubs and she was more than helpful and very knowledgeable in what she was trying to get me into for my first set didn’t want me to spend to much and got me going. And gave me recommendations into lesson in the future!

I grew up learning the game of basketball on the playgrounds of New York City and Philadelphia where creativity, toughness, and resiliency mattered as much as skill. Today, I teach players how to blend imagination with strong fundamentals-shooting, ball handling, and passing as well as how to think about playing man to man defense. My coaching style is calm, clear, and structured. I can work with kids just starting out on their basketball journey or are trying out for your school team.

Having nurtured a lifelong passion for the violin, I began lessons at age 6 and have spent the past 35 years exploring what it means to be a musician and violinist. I started teaching lessons straight out of college and have spent that time sharing my love for music with students of all ages and skill levels. My teaching philosophy centers on fostering a creative and encouraging environment where students can explore their musicality and reach their full potential. I enjoy tailoring fun lesson plans that adapt to each student’s talents and needs. Making music fun makes it personal and lasting and fosters a connection with music that is encouraged in all ages. Nothing reaches across all language barriers and can connect humankind like music. It is a gift I enjoy teaching and sharing.

I’m Sofiane Djeffal, a former collegiate and current professional soccer player for New Mexico United whose career was shaped by high-level competition and demanding training environments. Having performed at both levels, I bring firsthand experience of what it takes to progress, perform, and stand out on the field.

""Coach Sofiane is a great coach and technical player, he knows how to teach kids as well as how to play the game. Great personality, he makes the sessions very productive but also fun at the same time my daughter enjoys and looks forward to training with him. I highly recommend coach Sofiane if you are looking to improve technique, first touch, passing, shooting and awareness etc."

Music is my language, my playground, and my favorite way to connect with people. For 15 years I’ve helped students turn curiosity into creativity through hands‑on learning, beat‑making, songwriting, and joyful exploration. I teach with passion, humor, and a whole lot of soul, making every session feel like a mini jam session. If you’re ready to grow, groove, and discover your sound, I’m ready to guide you. Let’s make some noise and have a blast doing it.