Private Lessons & Coaches in Cortlandt, NY

I help Pickleball players in Briarcliff Manor, New York improve their technique, make smarter decisions, and play with more confidence. Whether you are new to Pickleball, building your fundamentals, or pursuing stronger competitive play, I create personalized lessons that make progress purposeful and enjoyable. With six years of playing experience, I tailor each session to your goals, experience, and learning style. We can focus on strokes, form, mechanics, court awareness, strategy, tactics, decision-making, or the mental side of playing with patience and focus. I explain why changes work, demonstrate clearly, and use purposeful drills to help you improve efficiently. My goal is not simply to tell you what to do, but to help you understand your game and become a smarter, more complete player. I teach in person at Chilmark Park in Briarcliff Manor, East Rumbrook Park and Travis Hill Park in White Plains, and Main Street Park Pickleball in Tuckahoe. I provide paddles, pickleballs, a portable net, cones, targets, and other training aids as needed. Bring your preferred paddle if you have one, plus a smile and a coachable attitude. Book a lesson and let’s get started.

"If you’re looking for a coach who is both easy to get along with and highly skilled, Chris is the one. He brings a contagious energy to the court, and it’s clear he clearly loves the game. I really appreciate how he adapts his teaching style, to my needs, using fun drills that keep me motivated while noticeably improving my game. It is a huge plus that he’s such a strong player himself; his demonstrations are always spot on!

I'm a passionate pickleball coach with a deep understanding of the game's intricacies and a proven track record of helping players of all levels improve their skills and reach their full potential. I've been coaching for over five years, and my coaching philosophy focuses on building a strong foundation, developing strategic thinking, and fostering a love for the sport.

"My lesson with Emmy was quite informative, especially since he analyzed my faults and focused on the basics like paddle control, follow through, and stance. Still, I need to keep working on integrating these habits into my play, though. I am not happy that AI or your website just summarized my previous feedback and said I could clear it all or edit it. Well, I listed just about every individual task that Emmy helped me with and it was summarized out in his review. Don’t have the time to list it all again. Whatever. As my 5 stars stated, Emmy’s lesson was awesome for me.

Hello, my name is Omar. I’m a motivated bilingual (English/Spanish) baseball instructor with hands-on experience coaching youth athletes and helping them develop their skills on and off the field. I focus on teaching the fundamentals of baseball—hitting, fielding, throwing, and mechanics—while creating a positive and supportive environment that builds confidence, improves performance, and helps athletes reach their full potential.

"Omar is an outstanding baseball instructor who breaks down techniques in a way that’s easy to understand. After seven lessons, my hitting and fielding improved significantly, and his encouraging approach made each session enjoyable and productive.

As a writer who has written books and screenplays and copywriting skills, I'm equipped to help almost any type of writing better convey what your story, message or argument. My focus will be to unleash your personal writing style. Together we will look at your work, critique it honestly, and then develop it into something you'll be immensely proud of. I believe that education should be fun and tailored to your interests. So I can promise we will have a good time.

Music has been my lifelong passion, and for the past 40 years, I've been fortunate to share that passion as both a professional pianist and an educator. My goal is to foster a love of music in every student, nurturing their talent and helping them achieve their musical aspirations. Whether you're a beginner or aiming for the concert hall, I'm here to guide you on your musical journey.

Former Professional Baseball Pitcher Cincinnati Reds

"Pitches at Dominican College

Passionate about fostering a love for tennis in players of all ages and skill levels. My two decades of experience, including time spent as a college coach, have equipped me with the knowledge and enthusiasm to help you achieve your tennis goals. Let's step onto the court together and unlock your full potential - I believe in making learning enjoyable and effective!

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.

As someone who had a major accident resulting in multiple surgeries at age 19, I have learned how to heal and transform my body, and share this work with others. I am certified in and teach bodymind practices such as yoga, pilates, Moving for Life, The Nia Technique and meditation. I am also a Reiki practitioner. In the twenty years that I have been doing this work I have come to believe that, given the right tools, we all have the power to heal and transform our bodies and minds.

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.