Private Lessons & Coaches in Crofton, MD

Passionate tennis player and experienced coach dedicated to helping players of all ages and skills levels take their game to the next level. My coaching blends precise technical training, modern match, strategy, and high-energy conditioning tailored to your personal goals.

As a seasoned tennis instructor, I cultivate both skills and a lifelong love for the game. With over 8 years of experience on the court, I tailor lessons to each player's unique potential. My passion lies in fostering growth and celebrating every ace along the way.

I’m a former NFL and CFL player looking to help the next generation achieve their goals in becoming the best football player they can be! My coaching philosophy centers on skill development, strategic thinking, and fostering a positive team environment.

Coached tennis clinics and private lessons for children ages 6–14, focusing on skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and the mental side of competition. Worked closely with families to understand goals and tailor instruction to individual needs. Coached players during matches, reinforcing technique, strategy, and resilience under pressure. Progressed from junior coach to senior staff, taking on greater responsibility in instruction, mentorship, and clinic operations.

Alex Cyrille Lago is a professional tennis player and coach from Côte d’Ivoire. I started playing tennis at age five and trained for eight years at a high-performance center in Casablanca, Morocco. As a junior, he reached Top 300 in the ITF rankings and achieved a UTR of 13. He proudly represented Côte d’Ivoire in Davis Cup competition and won multiple international championships. I teach any tennis level . Kid from age 5 to 18 and adults .

"Happy to play and understand the game for the very first time

Coach AJ Yamin hails from Caracas, Venezuela, widely known as one of the top tennis coaches in the DMV area. As a junior player AJ traveled in the South American COSAT tour, played #1 for North Allegheny High School in Pittsburgh, PA and college tennis in the Midwest. With over 40 years of playing and 30 years of coaching experience under his belt. Prior to moving to the region, Coach AJ taught at Sutton East Tennis Club in New York City and Total Tennis in Saugerties, at the beautiful Catskill mountains of upstate New York. Attended Graceland University on a full tennis scholarship between 1997 and 2001, where he was a nationally ranked NAIA Division player and team captain, leading the Yellow Jackets to its highest team ranking of #7 in the nation. Coach AJ is currently a member of the International tennis team for the Departmental Tennis League or DTL. The DTL is composed of federal agencies and other government organizations in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. The league was founded in 1915, DTL is consider the oldest tennis league in the US. Coach AJ has been a DTL champion 3 times, 2007 & 2008 with the United States Patent & Trademark Office team , 2022 with the World Bank team. Coach AJ has been a USTA Certified Tournament Director since 2003, and has served in that capacity at hundreds of events in the junior circuit, averaging, over 2,000 players a year. Coach AJ is also a Universal Tennis Rating Tournament Director and in 2023 became a certified UTR Paid Hits professional. Apart from his two current roles, Coach AJ has volunteered two seasons as the former Head Coach at Hayfield Secondary High School in Alexandria, Virginia, leading the HAWKS twice to the Virginia High School League Tennis Regional Tournament 2006 & 2021. AJ holds a dual degree in Business Administration and Information Technology, with a Master of Science in Management of Information Systems.

Offensive lacrosse coach based in the Washington, DC/Bethesda area. Currently serving as Shooting Coach and Offensive Coordinator for Next Level Lacrosse, as well as Head Coach at Washington Episcopal School. Through DMV Performance has helped over 100 athletes maximize their potential and reach their goals. Specializes in offensive skill development and advancing lacrosse IQ to help athletes perform at a high level.

Court-side, I teach more than skills—I teach confidence and smart decision-making. With 10 years of basketball coaching, I combine technical drills, tactical insight, and patient motivation to develop fundamentals, athleticism, and competitive instincts tailored to each player. Varsity as a sophmore state contenders

I have coached women basketball for over 30 years. I have taught basic and advanced fundamentals. My main goal was to focus on both sides of the basketball. Defense will make you want the ball more instead of being giving to you to score.