Private Lessons & Coaches in Oak Park, IL

Golf is my passion and I’ve been playing golf for over 40 years. My love for the game is something I wish to share with my students. Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or just learning I will tailor your lessons to your level of playing experience. Don’t wait to improve your game let’s team up now!

"Stu made himself available to give me one quick lesson that shaved off multiple strokes from my game. Reminding myself of his tips not only helped me at the range but carried its way to the course. He improved my stance and my swing and I’d recommend him to anyone looking for an instructor who will meet you at your skill level. Kelly H

Igniting passion and skill on the court is my specialty. As a solid tennis and pickleball player, I taught highly regarded skills clinics in the local community. Most of my players experience rapid progress on the court and leave the clinic with much more confidence and enthusiasm for the game. I offer tailored instruction to elevate your game, making learning fun and effective. Let's achieve your goals together! I’m passionate about the sport and would like to help as many people learn and improve as possible. If you need a lesson outside of Wilmette in the north shore area, please send me a request. I’ll see what I can do. All my sessions will be tailored specifically to individual players. Here’s an overview of what we will do based on your levels: For Beginners: Building the Foundation The goal is to get you up and running so you can truly enjoy your new sport. I will focus on laying a solid technical foundation and teaching you the key strategies needed to start playing matches. By understanding the "how" and the "why" early on, you will see consistent, rewarding progress over time. For Intermediate Players: Breaking the Bottleneck I will identify exactly what is holding you back—the specific moments where you feel uncomfortable or lose points repeatedly. We’ll use purposeful, engaging drills to turn those weaknesses into strengths. Often, refining just one specific shot can transform your entire game. From there, we will progress into advanced shot selection and point construction. For Advanced Players: Mastering the Margins At this level, it’s about fine-tuning your unique style. I will analyze your game to sharpen your anticipation, balance, and footwork. Our sessions focus on high-level decision-making, precise targeting, and superior ball control. Finally, we’ll integrate the "secret sauce" of the competitive game: mental toughness and peak physical fitness.

"I’m an advanced tennis player. Playing pickleball is easy but also humbling as I level up when patience and strategy become critical. Wen helped me understand the key difference between the two sports and develop skills and intuition to play competitively in pickleball.

Hi Everyone! I’m Josh Handelman, a local golf instructor and former competitive player (New Trier High School golf, trained under the Northwestern golf staff). I recently went full-time as a private golf coach, working alongside Wildcat Golf Academy’s youth program. I offer private lessons, group lessons, playing lessons, and clinics for all ages and skill levels. Would love to help any neighbors — or their kids — looking to pick up golf or sharpen their game this season. Feel free to reach out!

"As a low-single digit handicap, I was skeptical a lesson would move the needle - but Josh caught a subtle timing issue in my downswing and we quickly worked to get back on track

I combine technical rigor, tactical insight, and patient instruction to help players refine strokes, movement, and match strategy with confidence and consistency. I have taught tennis for many years and am committed to fostering growth with professionalism and a spirited, approachable manner.

I’m a 2x gold medalist in skating skills and freeskate. Teaching for over 15 years- students ranging from beginners to double axel/ triples ages 4-99 Fully insured, safe sport and learn to skate certified. Masters degree in education. You can expect master instruction, high expectations and lessons tailored to your goals and needs to make you the best figure skater you can be.

Professional Tv and Film Actor/Writer/Producer. Over twenty-five years pro experience. Over forty-five SAG-AFTRA credits, including Amazon’s Critic’s Choice Nominated tv series PATRIOT, PERPETUAL GRACE LTD and the hit HBO show DTF. ST. LOUIS. Strong, detailed, creative, and energetic. Self-motivated. Credits accessible on IMDB.

Hi everyone! My name is Seth Platt and I have been coaching youth baseball for 6 seasons now. I played baseball through high school as well as summer team currently. My specialities are infield work and hitting as well as the fundamentals of the game.

I bring 13 years' ice hockey coaching experience to every session. I specialize in skating mechanics, puck skills, tactical positioning and player development, guided by a deep passion for the sport and a focus on enjoyable progress. I also can do off ice workouts and skill sessions.

Wendy Tesar is a dedicated bilingual educator with over 20 years of teaching experience. She currently serves as a Bilingual Specialist Teacher in Illinois, supporting multilingual learners through engaging, student-centered instruction. Wendy holds a Professional Educator License (PEL) with endorsements in Bilingual Education, ESL, and Reading, and earned a Master of Education in ESL/Bilingual Education and Reading from National Louis University. She is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Linguistic Diversity and Equity, with a commitment to fostering academic success, language development, and inclusive learning environments.

My deep background in tennis and racket sports gives me a technical edge most pickleball coaches simply don’t have. I understand spin, footwork, and court geometry at a level that translates directly. Add I entrepreneurial drive and hands-on coaching ambition, and I bring both the skill set and the passion to genuinely develop players.

"I’ve been competing at the 4.5 level for two years and hit a wall. My coach completely rebuilt my reset mechanics, tightened my erne execution, and gave me a clear game plan for tournament play. Within two months I won my first gold medal at a regional event. This coaching is the real deal.