Private Lessons & Coaches in Harrison, NY

I am a former college basketball athlete who has transitioned into coaching the game and passing along knowledge of my favorite sport to the younger generation.

My experience began playing tennis at the age of six at Alexandria Sporting Club in Egypt, and I competed at a high national level throughout my junior years. Achieved top national rankings in Egypt, including No. 13 at age 12, No. 4 at age 14, and No. 6 at age 16, and consistently ranked within the top 10 from ages 12 to 18. Competed in ITF (International Tennis Federation) tournaments and gained international match experience. Currently based in the United States, continuing advanced training while pursuing academic studies. Has 4+ years of coaching experience in both Egypt and the U.S., working with players of all levels and ages, from young beginners to advanced juniors and ITF-level players as a hitting partner and development coach. Known for strong technical fundamentals, high work ethic, clear communication, and the ability to adapt coaching methods to different player needs and skill levels.

"I just love how he spots my weakness and we work through it… he definitely know how to play well and teach well. I am very happy to find my coach. Thank you Fares!

I'm Igor, a former tennis player hailing from Uzbekistan. Over the years, I've competed in countless tournaments, refining my skills through decades of dedicated practice. Now, with 30 years of experience under my belt, I've transitioned into teaching tennis, sharing my expertise and love for the game with aspiring players of all ages.

"Great Coach! I’ve practiced with Igor for a few years, he really knows the game of tennis and teaches the proper technique to play at advanced levels.

From quiet morning laps to competition starts, I teach swimmers to swim smarter and with confidence, driven by a deep passion for the sport. With 15 years' teaching, I refine stroke, build endurance and prepare swimmers through individualized, disciplined programs that are safe, measurable and motivating.

With over 20 years of coaching experience and a background as a former Division I athlete, I bring high-level insight and proven methods to help players of all levels elevate their tennis game. My coaching focuses on strong fundamentals, tactical awareness, and building from the ground up—starting with footwork and attention to detail. I also emphasize “small victories” and SMART goals to create clear progress while keeping training fun, engaging, and motivating.

I teach tennis lessons to anyone and everyone. Never touched a racket? No problem! Do you want to go up a level, make the high school team, or be able to play with friends? Kids, high schoolers, adults, couples, and groups. I love tennis! USPTA level 2 Certified, Tennis Serve Specialist. Worked with Rick Macci (coach of 5 world #1 ones including Williams sisters and Andy Roddick), Jose Higuras (head of U.S. high performance program), Jeff Salzsentein (former top 100 player), Hans Podlipnik (Wimbledon QFist), and many others. Head high school coach for 11 years, active tournament player, patient teacher. Passionate about helping underserved kids throughout Seattle learn tennis and have organized and connected with many initiatives to do so. My goal is to help you achieve your goals whether that be improving technique or beginning to learn to play. To that extent, I am fairly flexible in my approach. For beginners, I focus on technique, proper grips, and generating topspin. To do this, I focus on hand feeding a lot of balls early on to develop proper technique and to train the muscle memory. Specifically, I teach a semi-western forehand, two-handed backhand, volley fundamentals, split stepping, proper footwork and serve mechanics. I also work with students who have one-handed backhands. I am a big believer in putting in a lot of time on the serve. For more experienced players, I will work with you to either identify areas for improvement or to work on areas you’ve identified you would like to improve.

"Irvin is mellow, patient, and encouraging. He has been great with my 9 year old son who is a beginner. Good communication and easy to schedule lessons.

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.

"Coach Omar has been working with my son for a while now, and the improvement in his baseball skills has been incredible. He keeps the lessons fun, focuses on proper technique, and really builds confidence on and off the field.

Basketball has opened doors for me, and now my goal is to help do the same for others. At CNFDNC Basketball, we’re building more than skilled players. We’re building confident ones. Every session is designed to improve your skills, basketball IQ, and confidence through game-like training that translates to real competition. 🎥 Some workouts are recorded so you can showcase your progress on social media. 👕 Athletes who consistently show up, put in the work, and represent the program well may earn exclusive CNFDNC training apparel. Whether you’re trying to make the team, earn more minutes, or elevate your game, let’s get to work.

"One of the best basketball training experiences I’ve had. Coach Teek brings great energy, attention to detail, and a real understanding of the game. Every workout is challenging but purposeful, focusing on improving skills, footwork, shooting, and overall confidence on the court. You can tell he genuinely cares about helping players get better. If you’re serious about elevating your game and becoming a better all around player, I definitely recommend training with Him

Played junior competitive, pro-tournaments turned USPTA certified Coach. I have spent the past decade coaching at elite clubs in San Francisco, Miami, and NYC. I've studied the game thoroughly and still do, my teaching skills are always evolving. I see how you play and immediately know how to make you play, rally and have fun with tennis. A sport of a lifetime. I also manage junior high performance groups. I have a lot of drills and games to make your learning experience interesting and fun. If you are a high-performance player I could give you a very good practice, good pace rally, I could help you with your serve and strategy game. My high-performance competitive certification from Sanchez Vicario Academy provided me a great insight of the game, full of drills and modern concept strategies of understanding tennis latest advances. I could teach kids as well, love to make them have fun and like the sport.

"Coach Jose is a joy to learn from. He has been nothing but patient and encouraging as a beginner in tennis. He is super flexible, understanding and a joy to learn from. I've seen massive improvement in just two lessons.

I'm Donna Paysepar, a versatile performer known for my talents in opera, jazz, and Persian folk singing, as well as acting and dancing. I earned my BA in Performing Arts from Hunter College at the City University of New York, where I honed my skills and passion for the stage. With a diverse background in music and theater, I strive to bring emotion and storytelling to every performance, captivating audiences with each note and movement.