Private Lessons & Coaches in Cortlandt, NY

Professional baseball coach and former national team player specializing in athlete development, biomechanics, physical conditioning, and baseball fundamentals. Experienced in developing MLB talent, including Oneil Cruz and other players signed by MLB organizations. Training beginners, prospects, and professional athletes to maximize performance and reach their full potential.

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.

I coached softball and baseball for 10 total years (8-14 years old). I was a club baseball (Emerson Bandits) head coach for 3 years (14-16u). In the last 5 years I was an assistant varsity softball coach for 4 years at Westwood High School and last year I was named head varsity basbeall coach at Bergenfield High School. We won the BIT tournament in my first year and had a big turnaround season for that program. I have taught hitting for the past decade to all ages I am also a personal trainer for the past 25 years and I have owned a personal training facility for the past 19 years. You will learn how to get in real baseball/softball shape

I coach tennis with strategic insight and a fun, "can-do" and safety first, disciplined approach. With many years' teaching experience, I specialize in stroke mechanics, match strategy and player development, dedicated to improving skill and overall instincts and athleticism on the court. Focus on building confidence and comfort in all aspects of the game are paramount. Truly find pleasure in nurturing the development of the tennis game of all levels and ages of players!!

I am 25 years of age with an AAS Degree in Sports MG and continuing with my BAS degree in Sports MG. I started playing pop warner football at 8 years old. I played high-school varsity in Yonkers NY for Gorton High school all 4 years and graduated in 2019. I continued to JUCO football in New Rochelle, NY at Monroe College/ University as a WR, where I graduated with my Associates of Applied Science degree in 2022. After that I was offered a scholarship to play NAIA out in Olathe,KS for MNU where I transitioned to defense and played CB/Star/Safety. As of now I have my transcripts to continue towards my BAS degree with 117 credits and 2.8 GPA. In the meantime I am in the process of becoming a certified personal trainer to better my knowledge of training myself/peers to establish my career.

"Really coachable and eager to learn more.

I am a dedicated Coach with a passion for developing players of all skill levels. I will focus on fundamentals such as serving, shot selection, footwork, and court positioning, while emphasizing strategy, sportsmanship, and game awareness. I am committed to creating a positive, engaging environment that helps athletes improve and enjoy the game.

Boxing Coach Instructor with over 15 years experience from amateurs to the professional level, and specializing in Beginners and General Fitness populations. Also a Certified Personal Trainer!

"I want to thank Miguel for his professionalism and individual approach. The classes are always interesting, effective and aimed at achieving real results. I am very pleased with the progress and i recommend it with confidence! Miguel is the best coach !

What makes me a great coach is my extensive experience with all levels (20+ years) with various competitive and recreational athletes.

"I have had 3 sessions with Miguel. One was the intake/evaluation and 2 full virtual sessions. He is not only highly professional, but does his homework (studied the equipment I already had and incorporated it into the sessions) and caters to his client's needs and goals. He does not rush, is positive and encouraging. I 100% recommend him!

Laurentsi was born in Minsk, Belarus, and began playing tennis at the age of six. By age 12, he was competing in national and international tournaments, eventually becoming a Top 10 junior player in Belarus in both the 16U and 18U divisions. His success earned him full sponsorship through Belarus’ national tennis development program, where he had the opportunity to train alongside elite players and coaches, including Ilya Ivashka (ATP Top 50), Egor Gerasimov (ATP Top 100), Anton Dubrov (Aryna Sabalenka’s coach), and Egor Yatsyk (coach of Aslan Karatsev). At 17, Laurentsi competed in Belarus’ national selection tournament for the Davis Cup team, finishing sixth and earning a position as an additional player on the team. In 2011, Laurentsi received a full tennis scholarship to Bethany College in Kansas, where he competed in the NAIA. During both his freshman and sophomore seasons, he won his regional tournament and advanced to the semifinals of the national tournament, where he fell to the eventual champion. After earning his Bachelor of Science, Laurentsi transitioned into coaching full-time. He spent three years coaching privately before joining John McEnroe Tennis Academy in Westchester, New York where he continued to develop as a coach over the next three years. He later joined New Rochelle Racquet Club as a Head Pro further expanding his experience managing other pros and organizing programs for players of varying ages and competitive levels. Prior joining Franklin Lakes Tennis Academy Laurentsi spent two years focused primarily on developing teenage players, helping them improve their games and advance within their high school varsity and collegiate programs.

I am a professional hockey could who has experience both recruiting and coaching at the following levels: NCAA Hockey Prep School AAA Youth Junior (u20) High School I am a coach who thrives in a coaching dynamic that is built on the relationships that I have with the players. I enjoy having fun on the ice and also helping players achieve their goals and move on to the highest level possible.