Private Lessons & Coaches in Pelham, NY

My experience began playing tennis at the age of six at Alexandria Sporting Club in Egypt, and I competed at a high national level throughout my junior years. Achieved top national rankings in Egypt, including No. 13 at age 12, No. 4 at age 14, and No. 6 at age 16, and consistently ranked within the top 10 from ages 12 to 18. Competed in ITF (International Tennis Federation) tournaments and gained international match experience. Currently based in the United States, continuing advanced training while pursuing academic studies. Has 4+ years of coaching experience in both Egypt and the U.S., working with players of all levels and ages, from young beginners to advanced juniors and ITF-level players as a hitting partner and development coach. Known for strong technical fundamentals, high work ethic, clear communication, and the ability to adapt coaching methods to different player needs and skill levels.

"I just love how he spots my weakness and we work through it… he definitely know how to play well and teach well. I am very happy to find my coach. Thank you Fares!

With 4 years of experience teaching pickleball, I bring a wealth of knowledge and passion to the court. Holding two professional certifications, I've had the privilege of coaching a diverse range of players, from beginners to advanced enthusiasts. My teaching style is adaptable, catering to individual sessions and groups as large as 20, across all age groups. I am dedicated to fostering a love for pickleball while helping players of every level enhance their abilities and find joy in the game.

"Frank's lesson was quite good. He's an excellent coach who teaches very well, and I especially appreciated the way he explained techniques clearly. Still, I think there's always room to continue refining skills, which I look forward to doing in future lessons. If you're aiming to sharpen your game with solid guidance, I could suggest giving Frank a try.

I'm Igor, a former tennis player hailing from Uzbekistan. Over the years, I've competed in countless tournaments, refining my skills through decades of dedicated practice. Now, with 30 years of experience under my belt, I've transitioned into teaching tennis, sharing my expertise and love for the game with aspiring players of all ages.

"Great Coach! I’ve practiced with Igor for a few years, he really knows the game of tennis and teaches the proper technique to play at advanced levels.

I’m a high school health and PE teacher with a dense sports background. Football was my main sport but I’ve been playing golf for almost 12 years now, currently hold a USGA 14.5 handicap. Built on an approach to move tee to green as efficiently as possible. Most amateur golfers philosophy is to par as much as you can but, what they don’t realize is if you bogey 18 holes of golf, you would shoot a 90. My goal for anyone who comes to me is to feel confident and become competitive in every round of golf they play.

"I had my first two-hour lesson with Dan this week and couldn’t be happier with the experience. He came in with a clear game plan, took the time to understand my goals, and was extremely knowledgeable and patient with me as a new golfer. After just one lesson, I’m already seeing positive results. I’ve already booked my next session and look forward to continuing to work with Dan. Highly recommend!

With over 20 years of coaching experience and a background as a former Division I athlete, I bring high-level insight and proven methods to help players of all levels elevate their tennis game. My coaching focuses on strong fundamentals, tactical awareness, and building from the ground up—starting with footwork and attention to detail. I also emphasize “small victories” and SMART goals to create clear progress while keeping training fun, engaging, and motivating.

I teach tennis lessons to anyone and everyone. Never touched a racket? No problem! Do you want to go up a level, make the high school team, or be able to play with friends? Kids, high schoolers, adults, couples, and groups. I love tennis! USPTA level 2 Certified, Tennis Serve Specialist. Worked with Rick Macci (coach of 5 world #1 ones including Williams sisters and Andy Roddick), Jose Higuras (head of U.S. high performance program), Jeff Salzsentein (former top 100 player), Hans Podlipnik (Wimbledon QFist), and many others. Head high school coach for 11 years, active tournament player, patient teacher. Passionate about helping underserved kids throughout Seattle learn tennis and have organized and connected with many initiatives to do so. My goal is to help you achieve your goals whether that be improving technique or beginning to learn to play. To that extent, I am fairly flexible in my approach. For beginners, I focus on technique, proper grips, and generating topspin. To do this, I focus on hand feeding a lot of balls early on to develop proper technique and to train the muscle memory. Specifically, I teach a semi-western forehand, two-handed backhand, volley fundamentals, split stepping, proper footwork and serve mechanics. I also work with students who have one-handed backhands. I am a big believer in putting in a lot of time on the serve. For more experienced players, I will work with you to either identify areas for improvement or to work on areas you’ve identified you would like to improve.

"Irvin is mellow, patient, and encouraging. He has been great with my 9 year old son who is a beginner. Good communication and easy to schedule lessons.

I'm a PTR certified tennis coach playing at the 4.0 level, with over 2 years of private coaching experience working with players at every stage — from complete beginners picking up a racquet for the first time, to advanced competitors refining their edge. I design individualized & group training sessions tailored to each player's goals. I will also help you develop your mental game alongside your physical game, which will translate to success on and off the court.

"Learn the slice from him. Really improve a lot. He explains all the details well

Results-oriented sports instructor with a proven track record of delivering quality instruction and coaching to players of all skill levels.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills that focus on creating customized training programs that build self-esteem and community-building exercises for players across all skill levels.

"I scheduled classes for my kids and they loved the lessons. Meredith used games and drills to help them learn the game.

Pickleball is meant to be a fun game! We'll have some fun, get better at the skills you want to, and I'll be able to provide additional instruction based on what I see in your game. I combine technical precision with patient, encouraging instruction. With 2 years of teaching experience, I deliver tailored lessons in footwork, shot selection and court awareness to help players progress confidently and enjoy the game. Let's have some fun!

Hello, my name is Armaan Walia and I have been playing competitive tennis for 12+ years. I coach with the top tennis pros at country clubs which has helped me develop my coaching skills. I play collegiate tennis at St. Lawrence University and play two singles there ending my season with a 8-3 record. During my lessons I focus on developing the player and building habits that will last for a lifetime.

"I have used many tennis coaches, that are way overpriced and don’t know how to teach. But Armaan was the only one that I saw put in effort and genuinely cared about my improvement.