Private Lessons & Coaches in New Orleans, LA

Coach Mike is a Pittsburgh native spending the majority of his teaching career in Charleston, SC. A former top-50 nationally ranked Division I player, Michael has dedicated his life to the sport—both as a competitor and coach. His coaching journey began at the USTA national training center (JTCC) in College Park Maryland, where he worked alongside elite players like Frances Tiafoe and Dennis Kudla, and learned from renowned coaches including Frank Salazar and Chuck Kriese. Whether working with beginners or fine-tuning advanced players, Mike brings energy, strategic insight, and a passion for helping each player reach their full potential. Mike is an Elite PTR certified tennis professional and has a Universal Tennis Rating (UTR) of 12.0. From coaching in the pinnacle - WTA & ATP Tour Players (Hailey Baptiste, Shelby Rogers, Alison Riske / Frances Tiafoe, Reilly Opelka, Denis Kudla) - to organizing after school elementary teams; Coach has a deep understanding of all aspects that is tennis. Regardless of where a student lies within the spectrum, Mike thrives getting people to fall in love with the sport that defined his life.

"Coach Mike’s deep understanding of technique and mechanics is impressive. He can dissect your strokes with precision and then show you exactly how it’s done – because he’s still playing at a high level himself. His lessons feel like a masterclass with someone who knows what it takes to compete. I have trained with a handful of coaches throughout my junior career, but non of them put their heart into my game like coach. Don’t think I would have as much success without him.

Former University of Lousiana golfer and Lousiana Player of the Year. Giving lessons for a while and excited to help all levels of players.

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Golf is more than just a game; it's a journey of precision and strategy. For 20 years, I've helped players of all levels refine their skills and unlock their true potential on the course. Let's work together to improve your game. Lessons are mainly focused on teaching one-on-one to maximize the attention and full focus on developing the students golfing skills. However, if requested, lessons can be altered to add an additional student upon request.

"Derrick has a great understanding of the sport. His lessons were tailored in a way that best suited my skill level. He’s very patient, knowledgeable, and did a great job fixing the many problems with my swing and I definitely started to see real progress in my game after a few lessons. The lessons he created for me were very constructive and he added a little bit more to the lessons that helped gradually grow my skill and improved my game.

As a Collegiate Baseball Player who began playing at 7 years old baseball has been my passion for my whole life as long as I remember. I love spreading this to younger players who share the same fire as me and love to push themselves and their limits. It’s such a privilege to spread the beauty of the game to the younger generation and most import teach kids to play the right way. I began giving 1 on 1 youth lessons about two years ago and love to see the positive results just as much as you!

"Paul helped me a lot offensively this season. We took a few lessons and he helped me hone my skills as a great contact hitter. I’ve never felt this confident in my swing and I never feel over matched at the plate. Nothing better for the price!

I have around 4 years of coaching experience. Mostly with other students at my university who are beginners and want to start learning guitar, but don't want to sign up for school music classes. I work with mainly beginners of all ages who want to start learning the basics of the instrument.

With over three decades of experience, I cultivate confident and skilled swimmers. My specific approach builds strong foundations while fostering a lifelong love for the water. I've worked with ages 2 and up from beginner to advanced swimmers being advised by some of the greatest athletes in the New Orleans Metro area since the 1990s. I'm personable and patient with beginner lessons centered around the basic life skill of swimming to save lives. Advanced lessons focus on skill technique and speed. Let's dive in and achieve your aquatic aspirations together.

I am a former High School All-American, and I also played at William Carey College. I coach and train kids from ages 7 to collegiate players. I enjoy training and coaching; it is my passion. In my program, I teach confidence, fundamentals, weight training, speed training, dribbling, shooting, passing, defense, and most important is, to have fun.

Music has been the soundtrack to my life as an instrumentalist and singer of 20+ years, and for 4 years, I've had the privilege of sharing that passion through teaching piano and clarinet. As a music composer, songwriter, and producer, I bring a unique blend of technical expertise and creative insight to each lesson, helping students of all ages and levels find their musical voice. I get pumped about Christian/Gospel music and classical music. It's my pleasure to dig deep with anyone interested in improvisation, songwriting, composition, or theory. Let's embark on a rewarding musical journey together!

"I took piano lessons with Desiree for about two years. I distinctly remember that within 6 months, she was able to help me reach some of my goals that I had been trying to reach for years. She gave very practical advice that helped and encouraged me to practice more often. Due to Desiree's degree in music composition and wealth of experience, she was able to answer pretty much any question that I had regarding music theory, harmony, vocal parts, etc. I was so blessed by working with Desiree and I am a better musician for it!

I’m Michael Byrd, Jr. I have over 20 years of experience as an athlete beginning as a youth athlete. I have played Division 1 college football and I hold two degrees from Texas Christian University and Valparaiso University. I have also played professional football at the arena/indoor level and professionally in Brazil. I have played Wide Receiver/ Cornerback/ Running Back/ Safety/Kick Return/Punt Return throughout the course of my career.

"Michael is a highly detail-oriented and disciplined trainer who understands the “why” behind every exercise and is always open to questions. He strikes a strong balance between pushing you and encouraging you while also emphasizing the mental side of training. Beyond workouts, he holds you accountable with nutrition and sleep and adapts his approach to what actually gets you results.

I believe athletes perform their best when they are challenged, supported, and truly understood. My approach goes beyond writing workouts, I build relationships, identify each athlete’s strengths and areas for growth, and create a training environment where athletes gain confidence in themselves. Over the years, I have developed a reputation for helping athletes discover what they are capable of achieving. I don’t just coach times and distances, I coach the person behind the performance. Every athlete who trains with me is given a clear pathway for improvement, individual attention, and the tools needed to become stronger, faster, and more confident. My training environment is built on accountability, energy, and belief. Athletes learn how to compete, overcome challenges, and develop the mindset needed to succeed on and off the track. Whether an athlete is trying to make their school team, earn a scholarship, reach the next level, or simply become a better version of themselves, my mission is to help them unlock their potential. I take pride in creating a culture where athletes feel valued, motivated, and excited to train. The goal is not only to produce better athletes, but to create young people who understand the value of hard work, consistency, and believing in their own ability.

"Working with Coach Kris Lewis took my performance to a whole new level. From day one, he focused on the details that actually make a difference—mechanics, acceleration, speed development, and consistency. Every session was intentional, and I could feel myself improving with each workout.