Private Lessons & Coaches in Garden City, NY

I've grown up playing tennis since age 4, climbed up to a top 50 player in texas U16, reached a 10 UTR and played line 1 for my Varsity HS team. Went to Ucla and began coaching over 15 kids. I coached kids of all skill levels, but my style of coaching mainly benefits kids who are looking to hit a lot of balls and play points/sets. Obviously I tailor my coaching to all skill levels, but those looking for more intense hitting will benefit more.

Coach Lu is a basketball trainer passionate about developing players from the ground up, with a focus on building strong fundamentals that translate into real game performance. With over a decade of playing experience, including starting at point guard as a varsity freshman and the versatility to play all five positions on the floor, Coach Lu transitioned into coaching with a belief that every player—regardless of starting skill level—can improve dramatically with the right instruction, repetition, and mindset. Coach Lu's training philosophy centers on three pillars: fundamentals first, individualized development, and building confidence alongside skill. Sessions blend proven skill-building progressions—ball-handling, shooting mechanics, footwork, and basketball IQ—with situational drills that prepare players for real game speed and decision-making. Currently working with players ranging from beginners to competitive youth athletes, Coach Lu emphasizes patience and clear communication, breaking down complex movements into simple, repeatable steps. Known for creating a positive, high-energy training environment, he believes that a player's love for the game is just as important as their technical growth. His own background as a starting point guard who could play any position gives him a unique feel for how each role sees the game, which shows up in how he teaches spacing, decision-making, and versatility to his students. Coach Lu is continuing to expand his coaching education through [certifications, mentorships, camps, or clinics] and is committed to growing alongside every athlete he trains.

Hi there! I'm Riley, and have been teaching for over 5 years. I teach English and Spanish to ages 7+ and lived in Colombia where I became bilingual. My lessons combine structured pedagogy, real-world practice with music and art, and personalized feedback to help students gain fluency and confidence. I also teach Dance (ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip-hop) as well as Ballroom Dance (Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Tango, Waltz, etc.). I'm super passionate about teaching and would love to work together!

Spanish teacher with a fun and engaging approach to learning. We make classes catered to your goals to make language learning enjoyable. Guaranteed improvement in speaking, pronunciation, comprehension, literacy, and expressing yourself more like a native Spanish speaker, all while building confidence in your new Spanish skills.

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.

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!

Ryan Walters is a yoga instructor, performing artist and curator from Miami, Florida with a specialized focus in audio/visual arts and movement practices. For 10 years spent living in New York City, dedication as a student of variegated disciplines came to materialize as he began instructing and performing at institutions and events such as Dubspot, Ridgewood Yoga Studio and Ultra Music Festival. Shifting focus between performing arts and healing modalities, employing skills as an instructor of yoga styles including pre-natal and postpartum, endeavoring to curate an international label as well as record, produce, ghost-write and engineer for a myriad of artists, Ryan has advanced with a well-rounded perspective and teaching ability.

"Since taking classes with Ryan, I have gone from being completely unable to lift my arm without having severe debilitating pain, to entirely regaining my mobility and no longer needing to go to physical therapy. I highly recommend Ryan as an instructor and guide for various healing modalities.

Words are my craft: for 5 years I have helped learners gain confidence and clarity in English. I combine rigorous grammar and exam-focused techniques with engaging conversation practice, delivering patient, tailored lessons that are professional, encouraging, and enjoyable.

Hi! I'm Kaitlan, an NYC-based ESOL educator with a background in English language program administration, so I know firsthand what learners are working toward and what it takes to get there. I'm bilingual in English and Spanish and specialize in pronunciation, TOEFL prep, and conversational and academic English. Let's work together and let's get you speaking/listening/writing and reading in English!

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.