Private Lessons & Coaches in Mill Neck, NY

I am a pickleball player, former health and fitness coach, and currently working in a private practice as an associate clinical mental health therapist. Pickleball is a sport I value for its creativity, physical challenge, and its ability to both quiet and challenge the mind. In my coaching, I go beyond advanced pickleball technique by integrating the mental side of the game. I represented the Czech Republic at the 2025 Pickleball World Cup Championship in Fort Lauderdale and designed a pickleball-based therapy program for teens with anxiety and depression—helping players build confidence, focus, and resilience both on and off the court.

"Wonderful and welcoming coach! We had such a great time learning the fundamentals as complete beginners to the sport.

I'm a passionate tennis player and coach who focuses on helping players improve quickly, build confidence, and actually enjoy the game. While I didn't compete at a high level, I've spent years playing, studying technique, and developing a practical understanding of what helps players get better efficiently. I specialize in working with beginners and intermediate players - breaking down strokes into simple, easy-to-apply concepts and helping you build consistency, footwork, and match confidence

I am a USGTF Golf Teaching Professional with over 15 years of coaching experience, having taught through organizations such as First Tee, Harlem Golf Academy, and Bilancio Fitness Management. I am passionate about helping golfers develop strong fundamentals, with a focus on creating consistency and confidence in every swing. My greatest reward is seeing a student’s reaction when they make that first solid contact and experience real progress for the first time. I work exclusively with individual clients to provide focused, personalized instruction tailored to each player’s goals.

"I was really impressed by James's training style and how much I learned in such a short time. The lesson was clear and effective, making it easy to grasp key techniques quickly. If you want to improve your golf skills with a great coach, James is definitely worth trying. Looking forward to more lessons like this! ⛳🙂

In less than a year, Amanda went from a novice pickleball player to a pickleball pro – and you can too! Amanda has 1,100+ hours of coaching experience and has taught over 1,000 people how to play pickleball. She is PCI, RPO, RPPk/DUPR L2 and SafeSport certified and coaches at several pickleball venues in NYC (indoor and outdoor). Amanda’s sweet spot for teaching is beginners and advanced beginners who want to move up to intermediate and advanced play, including tennis players new to pickleball. With Amanda's guidance, you can expect not only valuable insights and quick tips to enhance your performance and win more points, but also to have a lot of fun in the process. If needed, sessions can also incorporate a focus on reviewing and mastering the fundamentals since a strong foundation is essential for long-term improvement in pickleball. To top it off, Amanda is also a great listener, so pickleball lessons will always be tailored to your goals and needs. Note: The court fee for Gotham Tues/Thur is $80/hr. Reach out with any questions! About Amanda: Outside of pickleball, Amanda is a former finance executive, with an MBA from Kellogg (Northwestern), a BA in Art History from Barnard (Columbia), and her CFA. She’s also an aspiring song writer and author.

"I’ve had a few lessons with Amanda now and have felt myself get better after each one. Very focused and productive. She has a super sharp eye for what needs tweaking and gives super helpful in the moment feedback that clicks. She makes the game very approachable for beginners.

With a focus on tailored techniques, I guide tennis players of all levels toward achieving their personal best on the court. My instruction emphasizes strategy and consistency, cultivating both skill and a deep appreciation for the game. Let's refine your game together!

Hi! I am a rising junior on the Cornell Women’s Tennis team. My dad is a great tennis coach and I’ve been learning skills from him and giving hitting lessons from a very young age! I can coach, hit, or just rally!

Curiosity has been my compass throughout a 14-year journey teaching the sciences. I combine rigorous subject mastery, clear exam strategy, and hands-on experiments to cultivate critical thinking and lasting enthusiasm in my students. I teach high school and general chemistry college students.

"Annise is very knowledgeable of chemistry material at multiple levels (i.e. general chem, organic chem, etc.). She is also a very patient teacher and accommodating to the needs of her students.

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.

Kayla has been playing pickleball for 3 years and has competed in tournaments across the nation. Currently holding a 4.5 DUPR, she continues to improve her game while gaining valuable experience. In the last 6 months, Kayla began coaching and is now IPTPA certified, eager to share her expertise and passion for the sport with players of all levels.

"Kayla was great - I really enjoyed my lesson with her. She took her time explaining each topic and possessed a lot of patience. I learned a lot and the time flew by! Really looking forward to the next time

Alexander Tyfer is a violin educator, performer, and creator of the Tyfer Method, an original approach based on awareness and control of movement. With more than 20 years of teaching experience, he helps students develop efficient technique and artistic confidence. He is also the author of the forthcoming pedagogical monograph A Sensible System of Violin Playing: Awareness and Control in Violin Technique, which presents his research on violin pedagogy and technical development.