Private Lessons & Coaches in Takoma Park, MD

I began playing tennis before I could walk. By age 11 I competed year-round in the Texas Junior Circuit. From age 9 to 13 I was coached by the greats John Wilkerson and Edgar Arnold and was on track to begin competing nationally by age 14. I have competed in tennis, football, and baseball at the collegiate, and professional levels for the majority of my life.

Former tennis player and totally in love with Pickleball and want to promote pickleball to other players by giving lessons.

Over a decade of experience working with beginners all the way to high school and AAU student athletes. Very patient and knowledgeable about teaching the sport. I help the athletes gain confidence and trust the work that their putting in.

"Great AAU Coach and Trainer I recommend

As a concert performer and instructor with 20 years of experience, I tailor piano lessons to each student's goals, blending technical skill with artistic expression. I'm passionate about fostering a lifelong love of music and helping you achieve your full potential.

Unlocking potential, one swing at a time! With two years of pickleball instruction and experience as a college athlete, I'm dedicated to helping you elevate your game with focused and fun coaching. Let's achieve your goals together on the court.

I am an attorney with experience in courtroom litigation, adjudication of legal proceedings, leading professional trainings, presenting at a law firm webinar to clients, and managing large groups of junior attorneys. I was an adjunct professor of legal studies at The Johns Hopkins University School of Professional and Business Studies and taught courses related to the practice of law. I provided academic tutoring and mentoring to high school students. I love languages, teaching, and reading!

Unlocking potential on the court is my passion. For eight years, I've refined my volleyball coaching approach to empower players of all levels. My experience from winning club volleyball national championships, being a state finalist and playing in college has shaped me to help the upcoming generation to see the same success and enjoyment I experienced.

"I was able to get a solid base for all my skills, which lead me to making my first ever club volleyball team

My name is Alok and I am a local Ellicott City tennis coach with over 40 years of playing experience and over 10 years of teaching experience! I have a deep knowledge of tennis and can also help advanced players with flawless stroke techniques, deep analysis, advanced footwork and tennis exercises. I’m currently playing at 4.5 level in USTA tournaments. Over the last 10 years, I have coached more than 100 students of all ages, completing more than 10,000 hrs of coaching

I was a four-year varsity baseball player at St. John’s College High School, one of the top high school programs in the country. I was invited to play on the USA Baseball National Team and participated in the USA National Team Identification Series in 2018, 2019 and 2022 earning a bronze medal in 2022 I was ranked among the top 250 players in the Mid-Atlantic Area and among the top 15 catchers in the DC/Virginia area from 2023-2025 I was apart of two WCAC Championships. Then went to play D3 Ball

"I was new and just getting into baseball and couldn’t even hit the ball on the tee. Coach Parker made hitting so simple and easy for me to understand that I started hitting the ball more consistently.

Curiosity leads language learning; I guide students with clarity and care. I have more than ten years' experience teaching Chinese, offering tailored lessons in pronunciation, character reading and writing, conversational fluency, combining rigorous method with warm engagement.