Private Lessons & Coaches in Woodbury, NY

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.

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

Don DiLorenzo – Certified Pickleball Instructor I’m a PPR-certified pickleball instructor with over 4 years of coaching experience, working with players of all ages and skill levels—from brand-new beginners to advanced competitors. My goal is to make learning fun, approachable, and tailored to each player’s unique style and goals. Whether you’re looking to build a strong foundation, fine-tune your technique, or develop winning strategies, I offer clear, supportive instruction that helps you grow your game with confidence. I specialize in fundamentals, court positioning, shot selection, and game IQ—while keeping sessions dynamic, safe and engaging. Let’s get you playing smarter, faster, and with more enjoyment every time you step on the court!

"Don is an excellent choice for seniors looking to learn or improve at pickleball. He understands the limitations of people that are slightly older like myself. He focuses on fundamentals, puts safety 1st and explains how to play smarter not harder while creating a relaxed, welcoming environment. Players feel supported and comfortable at every level. Keeps the fun in 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!

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.

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

On the court, strategy trumps all. As a tournament winner with 8 years of experience coaching pickleball, I help players elevate their strategic game to achieve peak performance. Let's unlock your potential and make pickleball your winning game! I have 32 yrs of teaching experience along with coaching many team sports as well as swimming, tennis and triathlon. I have also won many tennis tournaments and recently won at NY Senior Games in Pickleball. I look forward to working with you.

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.

As a 4.0- level pickleball player and coach, I bring a competitive mindset and a passion for helping players elevate their game. I focus on building strong fundamentals, improving shot selection, and developing smarter court positioning and strategy. My coaching style is encouraging, hands-on, and tailored to each player's skill level and goals. Whether you're looking to sharpen your skills, become more consistent, or take your game to the next level, I'm here to help.

"Really enjoyed my time! Gonna start playing pickleball more

Arthur teaches Middle School PE and has coached basketball at all levels. With a passion for developing young athletes, they focus on preparing ithe next generation for higher levels of play. Their love for coaching shines through in every practice and game.

" JL JAY L. My 3 year old is enjoying his Lessons with Coach Z and is definitely improving at baseball. It is great that the Coach comes to our house and it makes things extremely convenient for us as well