Private Lessons & Coaches in Independence, MO

Passionate and experienced basketball professional with over 19 years of leadership in athletic program management, coaching, skills training, and player scouting. Proven success as a High School Athletic Director, Head and Assistant Varsity Coach, and Skills Trainer, focused on player development, academic excellence, and program culture. Adept at leading teams, managing operations, mentoring athletes, and evaluating talent for the next level. Committed to building winning teams and preparing athletes for life beyond the court.

🏃‍♂️ 3× NJCAA All-American in the 800m. With 6 years of coaching experience, I help athletes run faster, train smarter, and compete with confidence. Specialized in speed, endurance, and middle-distance performance.

For over 30 years, I've honed my craft, studying how hundreds of students learn best, condensing concepts, theory and techniques to share my guitar expertise with students and cultivate a lifelong love for the instrument. Together, we'll unlock your full potential and teach you to understand how to make music on your guitar.

"I would like to recommend Dennis Brock to anyone seeking to develop their knowledge of music and the guitar.

Landon Hostetler | Collegiate Athlete | Mentor. Leader. Relentless. Disciplined. Vision-driven. I’m currently competing at the collegiate level, where I bring a high-performance mindset, sharp fundamentals, and a team-first attitude to every game and practice. My journey in basketball began with a dream and was built through years of daily commitment—on the court, in the gym, and in leadership roles. Alongside my playing career, I’ve spent the last three years training young athletes, helping them sharpen their skills, build confidence, and chase their own basketball goals. I also serve as an assistant coach for LTD (Living the Dream), where I work hands-on with developing players, teaching them the same core values that shaped my own career: effort, discipline, and accountability. This dual role as player and mentor has deepened my understanding of the game and fueled my passion to keep pushing forward. My next goal is to play basketball professionally overseas—to continue growing, competing, and making an impact through the game I love. Basketball has taken me this far, and I’m just getting started!

"Landon has trained my son for two years. He is patient and very knowledgeable. He never makes him feel incapable or not good enough. He takes time in explaining and walking through harder concepts to ensure he understands. We get lots of compliments of the growth our son has shown since working with Landon. He is a wonderful man who loves God and basketball. One thing we were looking for was someone who was kind in words and actions and we found it in Landon!

With a lifelong love for volleyball, I'm dedicated to helping athletes of all levels excel. I have played volleyball throughout high school and college. My mom and I do private volleyball lessons in southeast MO, but I just moved up here and would love to continue giving private lessons. I offer personalized coaching to refine skills and boost confidence on the court. I specialize in hitting and setting, but can also coach passing! Let's elevate your game!

Volleyball has been part of my life since I was young, from competing in club and high school to coaching at every level — middle school, club, high school, and spending time with the Mizzou Volleyball program as both a Marketing Assistant and Graduate Assistant. The court is where I've always felt most like myself.

I can help you unlock your acting potential. Whether it’s a an audition, performance, speech, or a hobby. I’ll help you find comfort and the ability to show your authentic self to your audience. With 15 years of professional acting and voice acting and an MFA in acting from NYU Tisch Grad Acting I have the skills and knowledge to get you to where you want to be. I’ll help you get over stage fright, speak with more authority, and have more fun while you perform. All the while increasing your ability to act in whatever capacity you are pursuing.

"We worked on my monologues for graduate school. I was accepted to my dream school. I am grateful for the work we did together,

Taught for many years at a studio through Meyer Music in North KC, helping middle & high school students achieve their goals and success with solo and ensemble performance. I assist these students with preparing mentally and musically for college auditions as well. I've assisted my professors with teaching college level students advanced techniques such as phrasing, multiphonics, double-tonguing, etc... I've also had the unique experience of holding master classes while in the Marine Corps band