Private Lessons & Coaches in Silver Spring, MD

With over 35 years dedicated to basketball, I cultivate players' skills and foster their passion for the game. I offer comprehensive training programs, from fundamentals to advanced techniques. Let's elevate your game together.

Anthony Diallo is a Communications Specialist with 10 years of experience developing strategic communications (writer), being a Vocational Development Specialist, and an educator. He was a contractor for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) where he received a commendation for research, fact-finding, and working with confidential information in a secure environment. Diallo served as a professor in Virginia and a DC special education teacher. He has three college degrees.

🏀 Former DI player. Pro player experience. 20 years coaching NCAA DI hoops (most recently as NCAA DI Head Coach). 🔥 I help players at ANY level—beginner to pro—sharpen skills, build confidence, and love the game. 💡 Detailed teacher • Positive & Encouraging • Results-driven.

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.

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.

Dedicated and passionate football coach specializing in the development of linebackers and defensive lineman. Committed to building disciplined, physical, and fundamentally sound athletes who excel both on and off the field. Experienced in teaching defensive techniques, gap responsibility, block destruction, tackling fundamentals, pass-rush strategies, run fits, and football IQ.

Former collegiate soccer player with 3 years of Division I experience at Jacksonville University (x1 Conference Champion) and 2 years of Division III experience at Catholic University (x2 Conference Champion. I have coached players of all ages through college summer camps and ID camps, helping develop technical skills and game understanding. Additionally, I worked at XL Soccer World in Orlando, FL, creating and leading training plans for players ages 3–16 in both individual and group settings.

Fueling passion and precision for 14 years, I craft personalized soccer experiences, honing skills with proven techniques. My commitment extends beyond the field, fostering confidence and strategic thinking.

Fueling passion and precision for over two decades, I empower soccer students to unlock their full potential. My extensive experience and tailored approach cultivate skill and build confidence. Let's elevate your game together!

"Very professional and focused training. The coach gives clear feedback and helps set goals. Jordan’s game awareness improved a lot.

As a seasoned tennis instructor, I cultivate both skills and a lifelong love for the game. With over 8 years of experience on the court, I tailor lessons to each player's unique potential. My passion lies in fostering growth and celebrating every ace along the way.