Private Lessons & Coaches in Capitol Heights, MD

Magda, a former No. 1 ranked South African women’s golfer and NCAA Division I athlete at the University of Florida and South Dakota State, brings a wealth of experience and global perspective to her coaching. With a competitive background that spans the world and a journey to the U.S. in 2015 to pursue college golf, Magda has dedicated the past few years to coaching at The Gauntlet Golf Club in Fredericksburg, VA. Her passion for the game and her commitment to helping others reach their full potential make her an inspiring and highly knowledgeable coach for players at any level.

"Ghosted by the coach. Never showed up for the lesson with multiple follow ups

Coach Adriana is a PTR certified instructor with the ability to help players of varying skills improve their technique, footwork, strategy, and mental game. She has been coaching tennis to juniors and adults since 2002. She is also the head coach at First Serve Tennis Academy. She values every opportunity to be a mentor and role model working to promote a positive, safe, and player-centered learning environment. As a tennis coach, I’ve been teaching at Kim Grant Tennis Academy in Palo Alto, California and volunteered for a day at the John McEnroe Tennis Academy in New York. Coached at the Fairfax Racquet Club in Fairfax, Virginia & Tuckahoe Tennis Club in McLean, Virginia as an Assistant Head Tennis Coach. As a certified tennis coach, Adriana been teaching for the past 20 years helping juniors win Orange Ball tournaments and getting them accepted to play tennis on their high school varsity teams all over the entire DC metro area. Adriana is offering fun private, semi-private and group tennis lessons, hitting only sessions for all ages (kids, teens, adults, seniors) and for all skill levels (beginner, intermediate, advanced). So whether you need to work on some specifics like your forehand, backhand, volley, serve, service return, overhead, drop shot, approach shot, footwork, singles strategy or doubles strategy-I would be more than happy to help you out with your tennis game!

"Adriana eagerly took up a difficult task of teaching two 5-year olds the basics of tennis. She manages to keep them occupied and interested. We are yet to see the results as we started recently, but it is most important to me that the kids are motivated, disciplined in a good way and are learning basic skills. Adriana is flexible and pleasant to deal with.

Fueled by two decades on the court, I offer strategic tennis instruction honed from my collegiate playing days. My focus is on cultivating technique and fostering a deep love for the game. I am excited to share my expertise with aspiring players of all levels.

As a former Tour Pro with 45 years of golf instruction under my belt, I am dedicated to helping players of all levels reach their full potential. My passion for the game, combined with proven techniques, ensures an enjoyable and effective learning experience.

"He’s very patient and encouraging.

With a single-digit golf handicap rooted in multi-generational experience and a deep passion for the game, I bring 40 years of golfing expertise, honed from my time as a multi-sport athlete and Captain of a men’s regional golf team. I'm dedicated to helping golfers elevate their game with personalized instruction and a touch of fun, with a special focus on beginners and intermediate players. There is no “right” way to swing — my expertise is helping you hone skills in every aspect of the game, from tee to green, with a consistent focus on pure contact for your swing arc and making fewer putts!