Private Lessons & Coaches in Radnor, PA

Fueling passion and precision on the pitch for over 25 years, I develop skillful players through tailored soccer coaching. My experience ensures a fun and effective learning environment where athletes can reach their full potential. During my career, I played professionally in Sweden, Israel, Serbia, Romania, and Portugal, and proudly represented the Liberia Senior Men’s National Team in World Cup Qualifier matches. I've coached and developed players who now play professionally in the MLS, including Bryant Farkarlun (Austin FC) and Joseph Melto Quiah (All-American, currently with Toronto FC). For the past four years, I've been one of the coaches at Philadelphia Lone Star, helping the team win several trophies and compete at regional and national levels. I’m passionate about winning and fully committed to helping my players grow and succeed.

"My son really enjoys training with Coach Arnold, especially how he keeps him focused and ties in game situations. Still, more of the same would be great since he’s quite happy with how things are going. If Arnold keeps up the good work, I think future lessons will continue to be beneficial for him.

Matt Ryan – Certified PPR Pickleball Coach As a PPR Certified Pickleball Coach with a strong background in tennis, I bring both technical knowledge and a genuine passion for helping players grow their game. My coaching focuses on proper form, efficient swing mechanics, and the connection between technical skill and tactical play. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to refine your competitive edge, I tailor each lesson to your goals and learning style. My approach is patient, encouraging, and built around helping you feel confident on the court—one rally at a time.

"Matt helped me reframe my understanding of proper technique, approach, and strategy. His tips have improved my game.

For over 45 years, I've passionately played the game I adore. For the past six years I gave up my career as a writer to teach tennis. I have been trained in Great Base teaching and love passing on my knowledge to others. Whether you are a beginner or an elite player I would love to work with you.

"Daniel was very friendly upon meetup, very patient and helpful upon my first lesson. He even guided me towards more helpful options for tennis. Looking forward to more lessons with him!

High-performance tennis professional and active USTA/UTR Tournament Director. With extensive experience developing competitive athletes and introducing new players to the game, my coaching philosophy bridges the gap between practice-court mechanics and real-match execution. On my court, we don't just hit balls-we build players, strategy, and confidence. I specialize in situational drilling, high-stakes match play strategy, and rapid skill acquisition.

As a former captain of the college golf team at Princeton University, my passion for the sport has taken me on a remarkable journey. I've competed on mini-tour circuits across Florida and various parts of the country, honing my skills and gaining invaluable experience. Along the way, I've achieved notable victories, including winning the Delaware State Amateur and Open championships. In the 1990s, I taught inner-city youth golf through an LPGA program, fostering a love for the game in a new generation of players. Today, I continue to share my expertise as a coach for high school golf, guiding young athletes toward their full potential on the course.

"The lesson offered a solid review of fundamentals, which I appreciated, though I think I need a bit more work on those basics. Still, Greg's approach helped keep me motivated to improve my game, and I think with a few more drills, I could see real progress. If you're looking for someone who genuinely encourages steady improvement, it's worth trying Greg out.

Driven by an unprecedented passion for golf, I'm dedicated to helping others unlock their potential on the course. As a College of Golf graduate with teaching/coaching experience, I bring a unique blend of practical knowledge and strategic insight to every lesson. Let's work together to elevate your game!

"Trey was wonderful to work with. He taught my son a lot of new things he hadn't been taught with a different instructor. He also showed him how he could improve and work on his techniques.

I am an IPTPA Certified Pickleball Instructor in the Greater Philadelphia area. Pickleball is a very unique sport that is growing all over the country. My goal is to teach students at all levels the fundamentals of the game, as well as, what techniques they can use to reach higher levels of play. I am a 4.5 rated player with a background in tennis, paddle tennis, and other racquet sports. Looking forward to helping people learn the game and enhance their skills!

As a top 500 ITF player and 11 UTR competitor representing Saint Joseph’s University in Division 1 tennis, I bring plenty of experience and passion for the game to my coaching. I have coached players from different levels in London, UK and USA for the past 2 years. My coaching is prepared to meet the unique needs of players of all ages and skill levels, from beginners to advanced competitors. I am dedicated to helping each player get better with each session. Let’s get to work!

Hi, I’m Ava Hrastar—a current professional tennis player and recent Division I college graduate(Auburn University) with about 15 years of experience on the court. Tennis has been a lifelong passion, and through years of training, competing, and growing as an athlete, I’ve developed not only my game but also a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed—both physically and mentally. I’m excited to share that passion and knowledge with others.

"Written by her parent: Ava is great with kids. She is a great leader and role model and it’s seen through her work with Juliette. She has a natural care for young kids, and I can see the joy she has helping Juliette grow as a person and in her game. Love her!

9 Iron Golf Services is a small business located in the heart of the Pine Barrens, New Jersey. This is the tee off for serving the greater Philadelphia and New Jersey areas with golf lessons and services. Ryan is a master's level educator, former PGA golf professional. Ryan has been a golf instructor for more than 30 years, caddied & coached on the LPGA Tour. Our goal is to instruct, teach, and drive growth through the game of golf. We teach this forever sport, Fore the love of golf!

"Meeting Ryan and giving myself a chance to learn the right way through his teaching is one of the smartest things I’ve done this year along my “learn how to play golf” journey. I’m a late starter at 39 having never really taken golf seriously before, I had initial apprehensions about lessons, thinking I wasn’t ready for them, not having what I thought was a strong foundation. Ryan does an amazing job of giving his students a point of reference with every lesson alleviating any “is this right for me” apprehension and making form and technique resonate. While I have a long way to go (again, only 5 months in) I’m confident enough to go out for a round when I can, to start working on grass. Every lesson has brought and continues to bring significant progress and increased opportunity. Thank you sir, Pretty life changing; I’m grateful for your teaching and guidance.