Private Lessons & Coaches in Linden, NJ

Mastering the court takes dedication and the right guidance. I've spent 15 years fostering a love for basketball in my students, equipping them with skills to excel on and off the court. Let's unlock your potential together!

"I loved him as a trainer, he gave me so much insight into why we were doing each drill and how it translates to real games. It made a big difference because I got to understand each action and no longer just felt like I was doing random drills.

Johnny Wang is a pianist and educator pursuing his Master of Music in Piano Performance at Mannes School of Music. With over 15 years of piano experience and degrees in Computer Science and Applied Mathematics from Cornell University, he brings both creativity and structure to his lessons. His teaching style is patient and encouraging, with a focus on building strong foundations while keeping music fun and engaging. He is also extremely passionate! Lessons often mix demonstration, guided practice, and short discussions of music theory to help students connect technique with expression.

I’ve been boxing since I was 16 and competed in multiple tournaments . I was always active and used boxing as a competitive measurement as also as preparation to go professional. Circumstances changed that and I decided to direct my passion into training which I’ve done for 6+ years introducing training and technological equipment to enhance performance and skill.

"Great instructor! Can’t wait for the upcoming lessons.

I got into pickleball after a few friends dragged me along to play. Now I’m hooked and absolutely love playing. I have taught many friends and newcomers how to play and excited to teach you.

"Brendan's lesson was quite helpful, especially in refining my dink shot technique, which I’d been struggling with. He explained how foot positioning can really make a difference, though I still have some work to do. Still, I’m optimistic about applying the tips he shared and hoping to improve further soon. If you’re looking to fine-tune specific skills, it’s worth giving Brendan a try.

For over 25 years, I've lived and breathed dance, training consistently since a small child and then receiving my BFA in dance before performing professionally for 5 years and teaching for 10. My passion lies in helping dancers of all levels discover their artistry by providing personalized guidance to achieve their goals. I specialize in ballet, contemporary, modern, jazz creative dance and acro and dance fitness. I look forward to working with you!

"Great teacher! Professional, passionate and knows exactly what she’s doing. I had an amazing class with her, lots of fun and great progress! Can highly recommend her.

Step onto the diamond and discover your full potential. With 17 years of experience, I'm passionate about fostering a love for baseball while nurturing the skills and confidence of each athlete. Let's work together to elevate your game!

"That patience from Jose really stood out, and it shaped the lesson into steady progress, a rare calm while focusing on the core. Lesson highlight: patience, and I felt it throughout.

Music has been my lifelong passion, and for 19 years I've had the privilege of sharing that passion as a guitar instructor. As a recording artist, I bring real-world experience to each lesson, helping aspiring guitarists of all levels find their voice and master their craft. Let's unlock your musical potential together!

With 20 years of experience playing golf and training under a PGA professional (my father!), I offer a unique approach to instruction. I use a variety of techniques to help you discover your natural swing and achieve your full potential on the course.

"Although I could use more lessons, Mike understands the body and how to develop your natural swing for power and accuracy. He teaches a lot about tempo, unique strengthening and it's almost like meditation. An interesting teaching method I have never witnessed before.

Tom has been a PPR certified professional since 2021. Tom is a 5.4 DUPR rated player, ranked 11th in the state of New Jersey and has played in over 100 pickleball tournaments in 20 states. Some of his career highlights include a gold medal at the 2022 Margaritaville USA Pickleball National Championships and a bronze medal at the 2023 US Open Pickleball Championships. Tom is passionate about pickleball and loves coaching players of all levels from beginners to advanced. Tom’s extensive tournament, playing and coaching experience will help guide you to achieve your pickleball goals.

"The first day with Thomas clicked for us and we left with practical tips we can apply right away. We had never played pickleball before our lesson. Within an hour, Thomas had us serving and hitting, and also introduced the basics of keeping score. We know that we still have a lot to learn, which is why we are looking forward to the next lesson.

Hello, I'm Phil. I'm straightforward and unafraid to be real. In pickleball, that means helping you shore up weaknesses and improve technically and strategically as easily and clearly as possible. I believe it's important to know "what" and "how", but also "why". My ideal is environment is one where we can learn something impactful and figure out how to implement it, all without unnecessary pressure. Before pickleball, I played 25 years of tennis and competed on a world class level in a variety of games. Let's get on the court!

"Honestly, I was pretty surprised by how much I picked up in just an hour. The instructor really knows his stuff. He taught me things I hadn’t considered before that I think will make a difference. Maybe more practice on those points would help, time went by so fast! Phil’s approach is quite helpful if you’re serious about improving your pickleball game. Phil is very knowledgeable and can make you improve your game, not only by how you hit the ball but how you position yourself and things you can tactically do to help you win the points. Recommend 10/10.