Private Lessons & Coaches in River Grove, IL

Teaching coaching Racquet sports for over two decades. Competed in and medaled in dozens of high-level PPA, APP, USA, and Mlp as well as set up multiple events in Pickleball. I currently run a Country Club Picklball program and have a next generation or junior Pickleball camp and adult camps in programs. I also set up inter club matches as well as social events bachelor parties kids to adult birthday parties in corporate events. I’m also a certified Yoga fitness instructor.

"Great teaching method and superior communication skills

9 handicap. Lifelong golfer. I'll teach you to love the game of golf and have a good time playing! Which is what it’s all about.

"My lesson with Mark was quite helpful, especially learning what I needed to make contact with the ball. Though, I still think there's room for improvement, but overall it was a solid experience and I guess I’ll keep working on what he showed me.

My name is Ivan i have played few ITF junior tournaments. I'm a leftly and love to teach people tennis and make them a better tennis player. I can only give lessons Saturdays and Sundays.

Tennis and Pickleball Aficionado, Sharing the Love of Racquet Sports for Over 20 Years. Former University of Illinois Club Tennis Team Member. Passionate Teacher with a Decade of Experience. Advocate for Active Lifestyles and Sharing the Joy of the Game with Everyone!

A lifelong athlete who made the transition from high-level club tennis to pickleball, I love working with beginners and intermediates alike to develop skills and game strategy. I have my PPR pickleball teaching certification and Red Cross First Aid/ CPR/AED certificate, and I am very active in the Chicago North Shore pickleball community, with a vast knowledge of equipment and facilities. Let me show you the simple and exciting ways that pickleball can change and improve your life!

"Great! Patient, informative, and friendly

Football has been my passion since early childhood. I grew up learning the basics of the game, living it every day — playing it, studying it, and enjoying every match I watched. Football is not just a sport to me; it’s a way of life. Over the years, that passion naturally evolved into coaching. I believe in developing players not only technically, but mentally and emotionally — building confidence, discipline, and love for the game. I come from Africa, where football talent runs in our blood and skills are developed instinctively from a young age. I combine that natural foundation with structured training to help young players grow, improve, and reach their full potential. Let’s build strong, smart, and confident players together.

I cultivate competitive baseball players with disciplined coaching and a spirited, approachable manner. I bring years of teaching experience, technical expertise in hitting, fielding and strategy, and a commitment to developing confident, disciplined athletes.

10 years of coaching experience from ages of 4-22, from children just beginning to college players. I also have 10 years of experience working in various school settings, including regular and special education schools.

Over 12 years of football playing experience as well as 6 years coaching youth tackle football ages 6-14 teaching basic football fundamentals and training. Eager to work with all ages and skill sets no matter where you’re at on your athletic journey, I’m here to help!

Expert Squash & Pickleball Instruction ​With over 16 years of experience in professional squash and 4 years as a certified pickleball instructor, I provide high-performance training tailored to every level of play. Whether you are a junior picking up a racket for the first time or an adult looking to refine your competitive edge, my coaching focuses on technical precision, strategic movement, and game-day mental toughness.

"I have been working with the FXW School for the past two years to introduce and develop pickleball for their junior players. We consistently see a fantastic turnout, with up to 20 kids participating per session. While the students generally start as beginners, many are incredibly fast learners. We focus on blending skill-building with fun games, and after just a few sessions each term, the players successfully transition into competitive match play. It continues to be a highly successful program, and I look forward to getting them back on the court for the next session.