Private Lessons & Coaches in Garner, NC

I’m Coach E, a former college and overseas basketball player turned professional skills trainer. I’ve spent years developing athletes of all ages — from youth players just learning the game to high school standouts with D1 potential. Currently, I serve as an assistant coach at Riverside High School in Durham, NC, and run Noch Skills Academy (NSA), where I specialize in building confident, skilled, and disciplined players. My coaching style is rooted in focus, energy, and accountability. Every session is structured to improve not just your skills, but also your mindset and understanding of the game. Whether it’s ball handling, shooting mechanics, footwork, or game IQ, I bring a pro-level approach tailored to your goals. If you’re serious about development and ready to put in the work, I’ll help you take your game to the next level.

I have 15+ years of WSI swim instruction tips and tricks that fuel my creativity and joy for teaching. I also hold and maintain a CPR and First Aid cert. I am passionate and patient, and I have experience with special needs. I absolutely love beginners, and can teach all the way up through getting them to swim team or preparing for open water swim. I specialize in ages 6 years and up through active adults, and have even worked with seniors.

"My daughter who is neurodivergent has been swimming with Mariah for a couple of years. She is able to thread water in the deep end of the pool, swim on her back and is now learning freestyle.

Music is more than notes; it's a language I've been fluent in for 16 years, helping students unlock their violin virtuosity. My experience and personalized approach create a supportive environment to learn and grow as a musician. Let's craft your musical journey!

Drive the ball for show. Putt for the dough. I have a unique way to help people with unqiue swings and body shapes to play great golf! I'm here to guide you every step of the way & I can get you going swifty while learning mechanics. With 17 years of experience of playing & won clubhouse tournaments as a kid, I'm passionate about helping golfers of all levels unlock their potential and achieve their goals. I teach better than i play. I shoot mid to upper 70s. I am confident in teaching golfers to be better than me!

"Joe is Awesome! Listens 100%

Hi, I’m Trevor Lester — a competitive pickleball player on the path to going pro and a passionate coach dedicated to helping players level up! After five years on court and one year of coaching players from beginners to 4.5s, I’ve learned that success comes from mastering the fundamentals, building confidence, and playing with purpose! My mission is simple: help you play smarter, move better, and win more — while keeping the fun and community spirit that makes pickleball the fastest-growing sport in the world!

I have been playing baseball for more than 20 years and coaching youth teams for several seasons. Across six seasons as a head coach, my teams have a combined 49-9-1 record. I have also coached our town all star team as an assistant, sharing many of the responsibilities of the head coach. Parents and players regularly give positive feedback about the improvement they see and the environment I create. My approach is built on a simple idea: players learn best when they enjoy the game, feel supported, and are encouraged to grow. I want players to like playing for me and to know that I take their development seriously. I participate directly in drills by throwing, hitting, fielding, and demonstrating mechanics so they can see how each movement should look. In individual lessons, that means you get clear examples, detailed feedback, and drills tailored to how you move and what you want to improve. I do not believe in yelling at players or embarrassing anyone in front of the team. On the teams I coach, we win and lose together. If a specific mistake needs to be addressed, I handle it one on one and give clear, honest feedback. At the same time, I keep expectations clear and consistent. If effort or focus drops, we reset with conditioning or structured drills to get everyone locked back in. I teach that good baseball comes from strong mechanics, physical strength, discipline, and confidence. We run, do push ups, and talk through game situations so players learn to think the game, not just play it. I want players to enjoy baseball, understand why it is fun, and learn that being good at something is enjoyable even when the work gets tough. I am happy to work on any part of a player’s game, but I have a particular passion for pitching and love helping pitchers sharpen their mechanics, command, and mound presence. Whether you want to improve your pitching, throwing, hitting, or overall baseball IQ, I focus on clear instruction, repeatable fundamentals, and a mindset that helps you succeed on the field.

"As a parent, I couldn’t be more grateful for the positive influence Coach Alex has been both on and off the field. From day one, the coach created an environment that was fun, encouraging, and disciplined while helping the players grow not only as athletes but as individuals. On many occasions, the coach would stay after practice to work one-on-one with players on pitching and batting. That extra effort showed how much Coach Alex truly cares about each player’s development. I’m so grateful for the confidence and growth my child has experienced each season with Coach Alex!

From aspiring beginner to seasoned competitor, I'm dedicated to helping you elevate your game. With 17 years of experience, including time as a professional athlete, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a passion for sharing my love of tennis. Let's work together to unlock your full potential on the court!

"That lesson with Edward was quite helpful. I appreciated how he explained different strokes, which made the techniques feel more approachable for me. Though I still need to improve my footwork, I left feeling pretty encouraged about future progress. Still, I’m optimistic that with more lessons, I’ll keep getting better at reading the game, and Edward's guidance definitely made a difference. If you’re looking for someone who offers clear, practical advice, Edward’s lessons are worth considering.