Private Lessons & Coaches in Denville, NJ

Starting playing golf at age of 18 at Spook Rock golf course. From there starting taking lessons at The Tuxedo Club where I worked for a friend and mentor Dave Carazo. In that time frame qualified for 2 Met Amateurs. That lead me to become a golf professional in that time frame spent 12 years in the Met PGA section and became a member of the PGA 2001. After that spent time in both Philly and New Jersey section where I currently reside. Recently I worked at Golf Galaxy of East Hanover as a golf instructor and club fitter for 5 plus years. Through my career I have taken lessons from Top 100 instructors such as Brad Redding, Mike Bender, Todd Sones and Stan Utley. Caddied at a club called Lost Tree Club where had the chance to play with tour players and caddie for Jack Nicklaus and Greg Norman.

"He had drills for all my problems

With 27 years devoted to tennis, including a professional playing career, I bring a unique perspective to coaching. My focus is nurturing both technical skills and a genuine love for the game. I'm committed to helping players of all levels unlock their full potential on the court. I'm a former professional tennis player from Minsk, Belarus, where I trained alongside Victoria Azarenka (former world #1) and Aryna Sabalenka (current world #1). I also played numerous matches against Grigor Dimitrov, Karen Khachanov, and Ilya Ivashka during my junior career. With over 12 years of experience in teaching and coaching, I’ve worked with players ranging from complete beginners to top junior players in the country. Improvement guaranteed or get your money back!

"Want to share and recommend Laurentsi as a coach to everybody who wants to learn tennis and improve their game at any age or level. He is teaching my husband and my kids as well. We are a tennis family.

In less than a year, Amanda went from a novice pickleball player to a pickleball pro – and you can too! Amanda has 1,100+ hours of coaching experience and has taught over 1,000 people how to play pickleball. She is PCI, RPO, RPPk/DUPR L2 and SafeSport certified and coaches at several pickleball venues in NYC (indoor and outdoor). Amanda’s sweet spot for teaching is beginners and advanced beginners who want to move up to intermediate and advanced play, including tennis players new to pickleball. With Amanda's guidance, you can expect not only valuable insights and quick tips to enhance your performance and win more points, but also to have a lot of fun in the process. If needed, sessions can also incorporate a focus on reviewing and mastering the fundamentals since a strong foundation is essential for long-term improvement in pickleball. To top it off, Amanda is also a great listener, so pickleball lessons will always be tailored to your goals and needs. Note: The court fee for Gotham Tues/Thur is $80/hr. Reach out with any questions! About Amanda: Outside of pickleball, Amanda is a former finance executive, with an MBA from Kellogg (Northwestern), a BA in Art History from Barnard (Columbia), and her CFA. She’s also an aspiring song writer and author.

"I’ve had a few lessons with Amanda now and have felt myself get better after each one. Very focused and productive. She has a super sharp eye for what needs tweaking and gives super helpful in the moment feedback that clicks. She makes the game very approachable for beginners.

My name is Josh Adelsberg and I have been a dedicated soccer player for practically my whole life. After completing my high school career and while continuing recreational play in college, I plan to stay involved with the sport by spreading my knowledge and experience to all those who want to learn. I started my career at PSA as the captain of my team and transitioned into high school soccer where I played 4 years on varsity. Through that time, I developed many connections in the amateur and professional soccer world. My coaching philosophy starts with understanding a player's needs by both watching and listening to them. Coaching is both about giving my personal, experienced opinion as well as listening to the wants of the player. It is important to not only have short-term goals set at the beginning of any session, but also long-term goals for the future.

Unlock your soccer potential! With 15 years of experience, I'm dedicated to fostering a love for the sport while nurturing technical skills and tactical awareness in a fun, supportive environment. Let's work together to elevate your game!

I am a football coach with only 2 years of experience, but I have a good approach with all students. The first thing I always do with my students is to talk to them first about how they feel and how they see themselves, how they want to enter the professional circuit. after helps to improve a lot in their position.

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Michele's journey into pickleball began in 2017, driven by her preparation for the US Transplant Games the following year. Instantly enamored with the sport, she delved deep, earning both PPR Coach and IFP Instructor certifications in 2019 followed by RPO certification in 2025. As a dedicated Youth Pickleball Provider (YPP) with USA Pickleball, Michele's joy lies in coaching enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels, fostering a love for pickleball within her community.

"Michelle was personable, patient, understanding and met me at the level I was at. She’s great at explaining and gave positive feedback which motivated me to keep going. It gave me confidence and helped me perform. I ran pretty late and she still gave me the same attention and helped me max out the most of the time we did have together. I highly recommend.

I'm passionate about sharing my love for basketball and 30 years of experience with aspiring players. My coaching style focuses on building fundamental skills, fostering teamwork, and nurturing a genuine love for the game. Let's work together to elevate your game!

Arthur teaches Middle School PE and has coached basketball at all levels. With a passion for developing young athletes, they focus on preparing ithe next generation for higher levels of play. Their love for coaching shines through in every practice and game.

" JL JAY L. My 3 year old is enjoying his Lessons with Coach Z and is definitely improving at baseball. It is great that the Coach comes to our house and it makes things extremely convenient for us as well

I’m BK I am a college tennis player and competitive tournaments player with over 5 years of coaching experience working with both juniors and adults. My goal is to help players of all levels improve their technique, confidence and understanding the game. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your tennis to the next level, I bring energy, patience and passion for teaching to every lesson. I believe tennis should be both challenging and enjoyable , and I look forward to helping you

"The lesson was intense and fun at the same time