Private Lessons & Coaches in Herndon, VA

With over 14 years shaping players' futures, I blend time-tested techniques with modern strategies to elevate every athlete's game. My dedication goes beyond the diamond, fostering growth, sportsmanship, and a love for baseball. I help you unleash your full potential.

Coached tennis clinics and private lessons for children ages 6–14, focusing on skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and the mental side of competition. Worked closely with families to understand goals and tailor instruction to individual needs. Coached players during matches, reinforcing technique, strategy, and resilience under pressure. Progressed from junior coach to senior staff, taking on greater responsibility in instruction, mentorship, and clinic operations.

Training sessions focus on transferable skills that show up in games — shooting mechanics, dodging with purpose, defensive footwork, positioning, and lacrosse IQ. Each session is tailored to the athlete’s position, age, and current level, with an emphasis on confidence, decision-making, and consistency.

I’ve been running since middle school, and one lesson has shaped my coaching more than any certification: the biggest breakthroughs came when I stayed healthy enough to train consistently. That’s why my approach blends individualized run programming with strength, movement quality, recovery, and injury prevention. With backgrounds in both coaching and counseling, I help athletes build awareness, durability, and sustainable habits so progress can compound for years, not just one race cycle.

"Dami really helped me understand the process of becoming a better runner.

I’m Aaron Gamble (AG) — a coach, community builder, and lifelong athlete dedicated to helping people move better, play better, and live better. With over 15 years of experience in fitness, wellness, and athletic coaching, I bring a unique blend of personal training, holistic wellness, and high-level pickleball instruction. As the founder of AG Fitness and AG Pickleball, I’ve built one of the most vibrant and encouraging pickleball communities in the DMV—where beginners grow, competitors sharpen their edge, and everyone feels like they belong. My coaching goes beyond just technique. I focus on movement efficiency, injury prevention, strategy, and confidence—so you’re not just improving your game, you’re improving your body and mindset. Whether you’re picking up a paddle for the first time or pushing toward advanced play, I’ll meet you where you are and help you elevate. My philosophy is simple: Stay Encouraged.

"After 20 lessons with Aaron, I can confidently say he’s one of the most effective coaches I’ve worked with. He goes far beyond fundamentals—focusing on high-level strategy, shot selection, patterns of play, and decision-making under pressure. His ability to break down advanced concepts while keeping sessions engaging and competitive is exceptional. I’ve seen significant improvement in my consistency, court IQ, and overall performance in match play. If you’re serious about elevating your game, Aaron is the coach to work with.

Curiosity leads language learning; I guide students with clarity and care. I have more than ten years' experience teaching Chinese, offering tailored lessons in pronunciation, character reading and writing, conversational fluency, combining rigorous method with warm engagement.

Baseball has been my compass; I coach with technical precision and warm enthusiasm. I have taught baseball for several years, focusing on fundamentals, individualized skill development, and game intelligence to help players reach their potential.

Coach AJ Yamin hails from Caracas, Venezuela, widely known as one of the top tennis coaches in the DMV area. As a junior player AJ traveled in the South American COSAT tour, played #1 for North Allegheny High School in Pittsburgh, PA and college tennis in the Midwest. With over 40 years of playing and 30 years of coaching experience under his belt. Prior to moving to the region, Coach AJ taught at Sutton East Tennis Club in New York City and Total Tennis in Saugerties, at the beautiful Catskill mountains of upstate New York. Attended Graceland University on a full tennis scholarship between 1997 and 2001, where he was a nationally ranked NAIA Division player and team captain, leading the Yellow Jackets to its highest team ranking of #7 in the nation. Coach AJ is currently a member of the International tennis team for the Departmental Tennis League or DTL. The DTL is composed of federal agencies and other government organizations in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. The league was founded in 1915, DTL is consider the oldest tennis league in the US. Coach AJ has been a DTL champion 3 times, 2007 & 2008 with the United States Patent & Trademark Office team , 2022 with the World Bank team. Coach AJ has been a USTA Certified Tournament Director since 2003, and has served in that capacity at hundreds of events in the junior circuit, averaging, over 2,000 players a year. Coach AJ is also a Universal Tennis Rating Tournament Director and in 2023 became a certified UTR Paid Hits professional. Apart from his two current roles, Coach AJ has volunteered two seasons as the former Head Coach at Hayfield Secondary High School in Alexandria, Virginia, leading the HAWKS twice to the Virginia High School League Tennis Regional Tournament 2006 & 2021. AJ holds a dual degree in Business Administration and Information Technology, with a Master of Science in Management of Information Systems.

I'm Diego Pena, a Division 1 goalkeeper at the George Washington University and Dominican Republic National Team. I help young players improve their technical skills, confidence, and understanding of the game through thoughtful, fun, and personalized training sessions. As a collegiate athlete, I bring a first experience of what's it like to play at a high level. My goal is to help players develop on and off the field while always building a lasting enjoyment for the game.

"Great training, lots of fun with high intensity and competitive environment.

Hi! I’m Bethania, a current medical student and lifelong competitive swimmer with international experience. I began as a lifeguard in high school and rediscovered my passion for teaching while instructing at Boston University. I’ve worked with all ages, from infants to older adults, and love helping swimmers build confidence and skills. Feel free to reach out if you’re in the DC/Maryland area! :)