Private Lessons & Coaches in Middletown, NY
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Golf is all about “muscle memory.” For my first 10 years of golfing, I relied on my own swing. While I enjoyed the game, my improvement was limited. Then I met an instructor who spent six months helping me rebuild my swing and correct my fundamentals. Did those lessons fix my swing? Yes and no. The lessons gave me the right foundation, but it actually took nearly two years for the changes to become natural. Why? Because my body had repeated the same motion for 10 years. Those old habits were deeply ingrained, and replacing them required thousands of repetitions. Why do I share this experience? Because beginners have a tremendous advantage. They can learn proper fundamentals from the start instead of spending years correcting bad habits later. Any qualified instructor can teach the basics of a sound golf swing. After that, the key is repetition. The more you practice correctly, the faster your body learns and remembers the movement. Golf is all about muscle memory—but muscle memory must be built the right way from the beginning. Since I rebuilt my swing—not perfectly, but close to a fundamentally sound and repeatable motion—I have been helping friends and their friends improve their games. Last September, I earned my USGTF certification, which was a meaningful milestone in my golf journey. My lesson rates are intentionally affordable. It is not because I undervalue my time or experience. Rather, I remember how difficult it was to find quality instruction at a reasonable price when I was looking for one. I believe golf should be accessible to anyone who wants to improve, and I plan to keep my rates that way. One thing I always tell my students is that golf improvement happens during practice, not during lessons. Lessons provide direction, but practice creates results. Without enough practice between lessons, progress becomes slower and more expensive because you are relying solely on lesson time. Professional golfers often hit thousands of balls to make a small adjustment. While amateur golfers do not need to practice at that level, repetition is still essential for building proper muscle memory. To help my students improve between lessons, I provide FREE video analysis. Students can send me their swing videos while practicing, and I can offer feedback before bad habits become permanent. With 25 years of golfing experience, USGTF certification, and structured drills designed for independent practice, I can help you improve one step at a time. Whether you are a beginner learning the fundamentals or a golfer trying to break through a plateau, I would be happy to help. Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
"Eric is engaging, patient, and makes learning enjoyable.
Eric
I am a lifelong tennis player (I grew up going to France every summer and playing on red clay). I am also a Physics teacher and the Head Coach of Ramapo High School's Boys' Tennis Team (if you are an Ramapo-Indian Hills student, sorry, I can't give you any lessons)! If you want deeply personalized lessons in Tennis at any level, I'm your guy!
"We had such a wonderful experience! This was my daughter’s first time taking tennis lessons, and I couldn’t have asked for a better coach. From the very beginning, he made her feel comfortable and confident on the court. He was incredibly patient, encouraging, and took the time to explain everything in a way that was easy for her to understand. What impressed me most was how much more confident she felt after working with him. She went into her lessons nervous about upcoming tryouts and came out feeling prepared, motivated, and excited to play. As a parent, seeing that change in her confidence meant so much. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for a patient, knowledgeable, and supportive tennis coach. We’re so grateful for such a positive first experience!
Etienne
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4.0 level player. Love pickleball and love teaching! Former tennis player (still play here and there). Never thought I would love anything more than tennis, but here we are! Would be my pleasure to teach you how to play pickleball and answer any questions you might have!
"I signed up with Suzanne to teach my 10 year old son how to play pickleball. She was so patient with him and honestly he loved her! My son is out now playing pickleball with kids his age and older having a blast! I have recommended Suzanne to all of our friends with kids so everyone can learn pickleball.
Suzanne
I first learned golf as a teenager and was hand-selected by a Head Golf Pro to become an apprentice, aiming to teach and play at a high level. After an injury, I’ve been focusing on rehab while giving lessons, all with the goal of becoming competitive again. With over 25 years of experience, I've honed my skills under the guidance of the legendary Biaggio (Yaz) Consalvo in Northern NJ. Holding a U.S.G.A 7 handicap, I teach players of all ages and skill levels—from beginners to advanced, ages 5 to 92. My methods are simple and effective, making it easy for anyone to practice at home. Let's link up for a lesson, and I’ll help you find golf to be as or more enjoyable as you ever imagined it to be. 😊👍☕️
"Great lesson, really helpful focusing on the follow through and being able polish up the backswing. also making sure i’m hitting the club face square helping the ball go straight
Aron
Hi all - I’m looking for some new students for the winter season! It’s a great time to work on swing changes or learn the swing etc. I’ve had some great success over the years with winter training at the range and simulators to either work on the full swing or hone parts of the game. Chipping /putting short game or even speed training for those long drivers. Also breaking down the whole swing to get ready for spring. Tappan good center has a great set up all closed in with heaters or indoors at a sim. For preferably at the range where we can see direct results. Let me know I teach young /older newbies and or high level low handicappers! Thx Recently won first place with a teachme.to student at a local 9-hole scramble event. As an athlete throughout my life, with a background in college baseball, I found a deep love for golf that resonates with many of us. With over 20 years of experience, I have honed my skills in the game, achieving a handicap as low as -2 and currently maintaining a handicap of 3-4. Participating in numerous MGA, USGA, and amateur tour events, I have celebrated victories in a couple of tournaments. My expertise lies in the short game, an area where we can all improve and shave off valuable strokes. Recognizing the significance of course management and maintaining a sharp game, I offer comprehensive instruction in these aspects. Whether building a swing for new players or addressing specific issues and fixes, I am dedicated to helping you enhance your skills on and off the course. Let's work together to hit them straight - if only it were that easy! Any beginner looking for a golf etiquette class please reach out. I’m looking to get a class size of 5-10 where I will go thru all golf etiquette from the tee to the green. Besides being helpful to you also to your fellow golfers you will be paired with! Will make you fit in and teach others. I will also hold a chipping and putting lesson during this 1hr class. Please sign up and let me know so we can dates and locations. Thanks
"Great expertise and great advice. Looking forward to more sessions
Scott
I am a passionate tennis player and instructor. I have been coaching tennis for over 20 years. I used to be the girl tennis director at Brookwood Camp in Glen Spey NY. I played in the USTA league for over 10 years. I also coach high school tennis for some years. Currently, I am a member of the Morristown field club. I play tennis and paddle throughout the year.
Winston
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Greg
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.
Juan
I'm a current professional basketball player and former collegiate and varsity high school student athlete. Not only am I dedicated to my craft as an athlete, I am dedicated to paying forward my experience and my craft to all of the inspiring basketball players looking to take their game to the next level.
"Coach Joe was very patient with me from the start , it was clear he was knowledgeable from breaking down the simple technique in a way easy to understand . I’ll definitely be back
Joe
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
Tom
I am as seasoned a Francophile as anyone could want to find. The knowledge I posess is unparalleled, ranging from language skills to French history to French art and culture. My academic record is proof of my skills: a 3.3 GPA plus 3 certificates for an A average per semester from William Paterson University in Wayne, New Jersey. I have studied abroad in Paris at La Sorbonne and I am fully capable of aiding you in achieving your goals in the study of French. Come one, come all! French
Robin
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.