Private Lessons & Coaches in Decatur, GA

Hello there! I have over 9+ years of teaching experience, along with 3 years of tutoring experience combined. I have worked extensively with students of all ages, in all grade levels in several subjects. This makes me very flexible and adaptive to any student that I come across. I have taught ELA, Math (elementary and middle), Spanish, and World History. I speak 4 languages and am currently learning my 5th!

The court has been my compass for 33 years. As a former collegiate tennis player, I bring technical expertise, strategic insight, and a passion for the sport to every lesson. I coach all ages and skill levels with a patient, approachable style focused on technique, footwork, consistency, confidence, and enjoyment of the game.

I played offensive midfield at Saint Leo University. Nationally top 20 ranked D2 program under a top 15 offense in the country. I will focus on leveling up your lacrosse skill, IQ, and athleticism to help prepare you for the next level. With 10 plus years of playing experience, while playing for numerous clubs teams and other high level players. I learned a lot, but I wish I had someone to teach me what I knew now when I first started.

I emphasize learning and understanding the fundamentals of mathematics, rather than encouraging student to memorize shortcuts and 'tricks.' When you have a strong grasp on the principles, the 'tricks' become obvious and you have the skills and confidence needed to approach problems in a number of different ways. I have a BS in Physics, and a great deal of experience with theoretical and applied mathematics. This is very helpful in connecting mathematical problems with real world applications.

Coach Raishard Crawford is a former high school, Division I, and professional athlete who now serves as one of the Metro Atlanta area’s premier sports performance trainers. As the founder of Dream Believe Grind Athletics, he specializes in evidence-based speed, agility, strength, and athletic development for football, basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball, and multi-sport athletes throughout Douglasville, GA and the surrounding Metro Atlanta area. Coach Crawford’s athletic journey began in Hampton, Virginia, where he competed alongside some of the nation’s top young athletes, helping shape the competitive mindset and work ethic that define his training philosophy today. During high school, he earned First Team All-District, All-Metro honors, and was recognized among the Top 1000 football players in the state, attracting scholarship offers from numerous NCAA Division I programs. Coach Raishard Crawford is a former high school, Division I, and professional athlete who now serves as one of the Metro Atlanta area’s premier sports performance trainers. As the founder of Dream Believe Grind Athletics, he specializes in evidence-based speed, agility, strength, and athletic development for football, basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball, and multi-sport athletes throughout Douglasville, GA and the surrounding Metro Atlanta area. Coach Crawford’s athletic journey began in Hampton, Virginia, where he competed alongside some of the nation’s top young athletes, helping shape the competitive mindset and work ethic that define his training philosophy today. During high school, he earned First Team All-District, All-Metro honors, and was recognized among the Top 1000 football players in the state, attracting scholarship offers from numerous NCAA Division I programs.

"Coach Crawford is very detailed and engaged with his training. He worked with my son on the areas that he wanted to improve in. I would definitely recommend him.

With four and a half decades on the pitch, I blend traditional soccer values with innovative techniques to help players reach their full potential. My experience allows me to identify and nurture talent, fostering both skill and sportsmanship. I'm dedicated to creating a positive, yet challenging environment for every athlete.

"To whom this may concern I have been playing soccer since I was seven years old. I started with Saint Oliver's soccer and Creekside's recreational program. I've had many coaches during my development, including my own father, who coached me until 16 years of age. I have very little club experience, but i did play varsity soccer all throughout high school. Manny Silvano was my high-school coach and he selected me to play RPL I believe and I only ever played 9 official showcase games. After high school, I decided to start coaching while continuing to play in adult soccer leagues. This is where I met coach Fred. I knew him as a referee at creekside, and the reason he held his position was because of his knowledge and experience of the game. In addition, he coached an adult team in the Wednesday night league at Creekside. That's where I truly began to understand Fred's teachings. Somehow, someway, he started to give me advice on how to improve my coaching. Fred is very sharp, attentive, and detailed. One of the very first things that stood out to me was a lesson he taught me. This was to respect the game. I was coaching a team and during half time, I instructed my team to go directly to goal. Since the goal keeper, in my words "was trash". My competitive nature overpowered my ability to instill the correct message into my youth team. After hearing this, Fred pulled me to the side and told me to never say something like that again. He defended an opposing player because they were all there to learn. Ever since then, I began to seek his guidance. Fred watched me play, and I would ask him how I played. To this day he's my mentor. When we used to work together, we would sit together for hours and watch other teams play, and we would exchange ideas and thoughts about the teams in our division. He was watching me grow every day as a player, a coach, and a human being. Every time I encountered Fred, Id always ask him a dozen questions, and he'd sit with me and teach me so many things about soccer. I would go into work early, and stay until close, just so I could learn from Fred. He's seen me grow from a recreational coach, to club coach, to now, an independent soccer trainer and businessman. His teachings are profound, he see's and knows everything, I've never seen anything like it. He is able to simplify things to such a degree and it shows how knowledgeable he really is. He is the grandfather of coaches within my residential area. Everyone knows fred, and he's coached everyone! Currently I am a starter for his team, and I became his understudy. My curiosity and interests peaks when Im around coach Fred and although my questions never end, his knowledge is beyond that. He has a special and unique way of coaching, sometimes I wonder how far i could have gone if I had met Fred earlier, but to this day, I try and learn from as much as I can from Fred. Coach Fred has made a positive impact in my life, and many others. Mostly everything I know about the game now is all thanks to him!

Hi, I’m Adrian! I’m a new personal trainer and former collegiate football athlete with a passion for helping others improve their health and fitness. I’ve coached youth soccer and baseball camps, focusing on teamwork, confidence, and personal growth. As an Instructional Designer, I bring a coaching and education-focused approach to training. My goal is to help you build healthy habits and achieve lasting results for a better quality of life.

Prior to working at a local country club, I worked various tennis jobs as an independent Pro in neighborhoods, a Staff Pro at Lost Mountain TC, and I also worked as the Head Tennis Pro at the PGA Tour Superstore. I enjoy teaching the game of tennis in a safe and fun filled environment!

"He was very patient and knowledgeable! Great with the teens!

I was a manager soccer in high school for the women’s while in high school and my freshmen year took them to state after so long

"Have played with this person they know pretty much the basics and know the fundamentals of soccer

I’m a Mental Performance Coach, Sports Psychology professional, and former collegiate-level volleyball coach with experience coaching youth, club, high school, and competitive athletes. I’ve coached volleyball, baseball, and performance-focused athletes, helping them build confidence, improve focus, overcome mistakes, and perform under pressure. My coaching combines mindset training, performance psychology, and practical strategies to help athletes reach their full potential.