Private Lessons & Coaches in Matthews, NC

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.

"Coach P.T. believed in Riley before she believed. He helped her become more confident with the ball, improve shooting, and understand the game at a much higher level. What I appreciate most is that he cared about our daughter as a person, constantly encouraging her to be resilient, lead by example, and never settle for less than my best. — Mom

Igniting potential on the court is my passion. As a dedicated basketball coach, I focus on skill development and strategic thinking. I strive to create a fun, supportive environment where players excel.

"She was happy with how much she progressed

I have 5 years of experience working with children and love helping them grow in reading and writing. I'm patient, supportive, and believe every child learns differently. My goal is to make learning enjoyable while building confidence and strong literacy skills.

As a college professor with over seventeen years of experience tutoring students in writing, grammar, and reading comprehension, I focus on patience, clarity, and practical strategies. I tailor each lesson to the student's pace so they feel confident and supported. With my knowledge of what is expected in college-level writing, I help students master these skills (including MLA, APA and Chicago Formats) so they enter their freshman year prepared and less stressed.

With 5 years of dedicated basketball instruction, I foster skill development and passion for the game. I provide personalized guidance, promoting confidence and teamwork. Let's elevate your game together through tailored training.

"Playing for Coach Syrkett was a great experience. He always believed in his players and pushed us to improve every day. He made basketball fun while still holding us accountable, and I learned a lot from him. I’m really grateful for everything he did for me and the team.

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.

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

Elevate your game with personalized golf instruction! With two years of experience, I tailor my approach to each student's unique needs and prefer to work on one change in the swing at a time. Let's work together to achieve your golfing goals!

Unlocking potential on the court is my specialty. With 25 years of volleyball coaching, I offer my knowledge and expertise as international volleyball coach level III FIVB and specialized in volleyball, Leipzig University in Germany, coach in skill development and strategic play. Let's elevate your game with a focused and fun approach!

"Mario took my daughter's skills to another level. He took the time to work on techniques and explained every step in detail. After each lesson he makes sure to give her something to work/ practice at home.He got Isabel ready for tryouts and even checked in with us to see how it went. I highly recommend Mario

Hi, I'm Coach Shi'Anne! I'm the Head Coach for MS Volleyball Red Team at Providence Day School and a club coach with NC Gold Volleyball Academy. I offer one-on-one and small group their skills and confidence on the court. Sessions are held at Sports Connection, and pricing fully transparent: court rental runs $50/Hour, so sessions are $100/hour. Bring a friend or two(up to 3 athletes) to split the cost and still get great individual attention!