Private Lessons & Coaches in Bessemer City, NC

Fueled by a lifelong love for basketball, I guide aspiring athletes to unlock their full potential. While I may be new to professional coaching, my passion is a constant. I aim to provide quality coaching for the sport.

Franciscan University - 3 Year Varsity Tennis Captain - #1 Singles - 1st Team all Conference - St. Sebastian Leadership Award Recipient USTA Tennis Clubs (6 Years) - Coached tennis lessons from Red ball beginners to Top Division 1 Students - Coached at Hardscrabble tennis club, Sawmill tennis club, Gipsy Trail, Freelance, Pure Tennis Academy, and Modern Strike Facilities - Specialized in youth tennis development but had experience in all areas of coaching

Played Club volleyball at CUVC Played collegiate for two years at Carolina University Skilled is setting and hitting positions

Coach Theo Schaffer is more than a basketball coach—he’s a mentor, educator, pastor, and leadership developer with 20+ years of experience helping young athletes grow in skill, confidence, character, and purpose. Every training session combines elite basketball fundamentals with accountability, discipline, and mindset coaching to help players succeed both on and off the court. My goal isn’t just to develop better players—it’s to help raise better leaders, teammates, and young men and women.

"Every workout with PT had a purpose. Even when we competed playing ball together at the gym. He doesn’t just tell you what to do—he teaches you why, which completely changed the way I see the game. My basketball IQ, decision-making, confidence, and mental toughness all improved, and I became a better teammate and leader because of his coaching.

Experienced 4.0 player helping beginners get to the next level with the strategy that helped me get to 4.0

Hi, I'm John Kelly, a Charlotte native & lifelong player/coach who grew up playing baseball in neighborhoods & sandlots - building natural "play reps" that carried into organized baseball. When kids have fun, they learn & play better. My baseball background: 1984 NC State Championship w/ Independence HS, multiple city/state All-Star titles, & 3-peat MSBL 45+ Fall Classic Championship (2017-2019). I offer high-energy, game-like training for players ages 8-14 focused on movement, fun, & max reps.

"Coach Kelly has a gift for connecting with young players. He teaches solid baseball fundamentals in a positive, encouraging environment. The drills are fun, the instruction is clear, and my son’s confidence improved after just a couple of sessions.

With a lifelong dedication to tennis, I empower players to elevate their game. I cultivate skills through tailored instruction and strategic insights. My fun, yet professional approach unlocks potential on and off the court.

My specialty is small-scale/one-on-one Elementary and Conversational Mandarin Chinese (although any level is acceptable). I find it important to work directly work directly with the strengths and weaknesses of the student--for example--certain students at lower levels of the Chinese language will require a special focus on aspects such as tones, grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and should be worked with closely to improve these aspects of the language in order to build a strong foundation.

- 3 PBA Regional titles - 2016 Roth-Holman Doubles Champion - 2011-12 South Region PBA Rookie of the year - 5 PBA National tour telecast appearances - 2013 Viper Open 2nd place finish - PBA record holder for most 300’s bowled in one event with 4

Michael Daniel is a Charlotte-based coach and former pro player (Nationals, Braves, Rockies) with a 13-year career. A 7th-round MLB draft pick out of UNC Chapel Hill, he served as Outfield & Baserunning Coordinator for the Chicago White Sox. He holds degrees from UNC and Georgetown and is NASM-PES certified. Michael delivers personalized, development-first instruction in hitting, baseball IQ, and mental performance for youth to advanced players chasing the next level.