Private Lessons & Coaches in Durham, NC

As a former Division I track and field athlete and a Master's graduate in Sport and Performance Psychology, I have both personal and applied experience in various domains! My goal is to help you find joy, fulfillment, and success in your personal, athletic, and academic careers. Bringing together the different parts of who we are is how we can succeed, and I hope we can build that awareness together!

Former collegiate basketball and volleyball athlete with a B.S. in Exercise & Sports Science. I help athletes improve skills, game IQ, confidence, conditioning, and overall performance. With experience in athlete development, sports operations, and coaching, I focus on fundamentals, leadership, and building complete athletes. Each training session includes exclusive sports nutrition products to support hydration, recovery, energy, and peak performance on and off the court.

My passion for basketball has only grown stronger in my 20 years of playing . I'm dedicated to cultivating a supportive environment where players can refine their skills, build confidence, and develop a deep love for the game. Let's work together to unlock your full potential on the court.

"Josiah had an awesome tournament shooting the ball. Game 1-14 points (4 3PM) Game 2-14 points (2 3PM) Game 3-9 points (1 3PM) I’ll send you the highlights. You can see him stepping and jumping into his shot like you were showing him. Appreciate ya Coach JJ!

I am passionate about helping others start their journey and learn how to live a better quality of life. Moving your body is the most important part of your overall well-being and I encourage everyone I come across to be active. My personal training style is catered towards the client and will always consist of positive motivation and mindfulness.

4.0 Rating. Tournament Player. Let's Find Your Weaknesses and Build Up From There!

"I have had a few lessons with Thomas and I have made great improvements in my game.. He has unique way of teaching that will help you enjoy your lessons. If you are thinking about learning to play pickelball i highly recommend giving Thomas a try.

I transform potential into performance, making mindset, skill, tactical awareness, and confidence my priorities. I draw on many years of teaching experience, technical expertise, and a supportive, structured approach to deliver individualized football coaching that fosters growth and enjoyment.

For over 16 years, I've cultivated a deep love for soccer in players of all levels. I provide expert guidance and a fun, supportive environment to help you achieve your goals on the field. My passion is unlocking your full potential!

I’ve been involved in soccer for over 19 years and my love for the game has only grown over time. I’ve worked with youth players of different skill levels, including autistic children, and I believe soccer should be a place where everyone feels welcomed, supported, and capable of succeeding. My coaching style is encouraging, patient, and focused on helping each player build confidence while improving their skills. I work with anyone who loves the game.

"Cairo has a very patient and positive coaching style. Marcus sometimes gets frustrated when learning something new, but Cairo knew when to slow things down and when to push a little more. He helped build confidence while also improving his soccer skills. I would definitely recommend him

I coach high school freshman girls VB in Raleigh. I also work with younger girls to introduce VB fundamentals. I focus on skill progression, teamwork & game understanding while building athletic confidence in a safe space. I like to adapt my approach to each player, meeting them where they are to take their games to the next best personal level for them. My coaching style is encouraging, development focused & structured. I like to focus on energy, effort & enthusiasm as we execute skills!

Hey! I'm Manan, a competitive pickleball player and certified coach based in Cary, NC. I have a 4.6 DUPR rating and have competed consistently in 5.0-level tournaments. I've also loved the competitive side of pickleball, but I also really enjoy helping other people get better and have fun on the court. I work with players of all ages and skill levels, and ill adjust each lesson based on what you're looking to improve.