Private Lessons & Coaches in Odenton, MD

Every swing tells a story I’m committed to helping yours reach its best form. I have taught golf for over a decade, blending technical analysis, course strategy and patient instruction to elevate players at every level. I offer expert guidance with a warm, focused approach. With 19years of playing experience and 5 years of coaching, I am passionate about helping golfers at all ages discover and enjoy the game. I work with kids, adults, and seniors creating a encouraging, welcoming, environment.

Coach AJ Yamin hails from Caracas, Venezuela, widely known as one of the top tennis coaches in the DMV area. As a junior player AJ traveled in the South American COSAT tour, played #1 for North Allegheny High School in Pittsburgh, PA and college tennis in the Midwest. With over 40 years of playing and 30 years of coaching experience under his belt. Prior to moving to the region, Coach AJ taught at Sutton East Tennis Club in New York City and Total Tennis in Saugerties, at the beautiful Catskill mountains of upstate New York. Attended Graceland University on a full tennis scholarship between 1997 and 2001, where he was a nationally ranked NAIA Division player and team captain, leading the Yellow Jackets to its highest team ranking of #7 in the nation. Coach AJ is currently a member of the International tennis team for the Departmental Tennis League or DTL. The DTL is composed of federal agencies and other government organizations in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. The league was founded in 1915, DTL is consider the oldest tennis league in the US. Coach AJ has been a DTL champion 3 times, 2007 & 2008 with the United States Patent & Trademark Office team , 2022 with the World Bank team. Coach AJ has been a USTA Certified Tournament Director since 2003, and has served in that capacity at hundreds of events in the junior circuit, averaging, over 2,000 players a year. Coach AJ is also a Universal Tennis Rating Tournament Director and in 2023 became a certified UTR Paid Hits professional. Apart from his two current roles, Coach AJ has volunteered two seasons as the former Head Coach at Hayfield Secondary High School in Alexandria, Virginia, leading the HAWKS twice to the Virginia High School League Tennis Regional Tournament 2006 & 2021. AJ holds a dual degree in Business Administration and Information Technology, with a Master of Science in Management of Information Systems.

Alex Cyrille Lago is a professional tennis player and coach from Côte d’Ivoire. I started playing tennis at age five and trained for eight years at a high-performance center in Casablanca, Morocco. As a junior, he reached Top 300 in the ITF rankings and achieved a UTR of 13. He proudly represented Côte d’Ivoire in Davis Cup competition and won multiple international championships. I teach any tennis level . Kid from age 5 to 18 and adults .

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For two decades, I've nurtured baseball talent, blending time-honored techniques with innovative strategies. My passion is helping players unlock their full potential on the field, fostering both skill and sportsmanship. Let's elevate your game!

I’ve been running since middle school, and one lesson has shaped my coaching more than any certification: the biggest breakthroughs came when I stayed healthy enough to train consistently. That’s why my approach blends individualized run programming with strength, movement quality, recovery, and injury prevention. With backgrounds in both coaching and counseling, I help athletes build awareness, durability, and sustainable habits so progress can compound for years, not just one race cycle.

"Dami really helped me understand the process of becoming a better runner.

I am a 2025 college graduate from St. Mary's College of Maryland. I played 4 years of college lacrosse there and am now a Assistant Coach and defensive coordinator for the team. Over the 2025-2026 season I have learned many valuable lessons about coaching and how to get the most out of my players while still keeping the love for the sport they have. I am passionate about this sport that have given me so much and now I am looking to give back in as many ways as I can.

1989 & 1991 VT Golden Gloves finalist 1991 New England Diamond Belt Boxing Champion Brazilian Jiujitsu Black belt 2013 Captain of Team USA in the TFC 5 on 5 MMA tournament

"Excellent teaching skills, highly skilled in his subject matter and an effective disciplinarian.

I'm a musician, composer, and sound designer who has been playing and composing music for 15 years. I studied at Berklee College of Music for my Bachelor's of Music, where I regularly performed on trumpet, composed music for various forms of media, and designed audio and audio technologies. I worked as both composer and sound designer for films and games, in a variety of musical and audio styles, while releasing my own music.

"Toby taught me music production in Logic Pro. After lessons in synthesis, mixing, and composition, I have a lot more tools and knowledge I can use for my compositions!

Diane is an experienced vocal coach (getting results in the 1st lesson) in the Mix voice/ belt method in genres such as pop, worship, country, jazz, musical theater and more. With decades of experience, she helps singers develop strong, healthy, and confident voices, all while improving vocal stamina, agility, range, and stage presence. She’s worked with artists, worship leaders, gig singers, aspiring vocalists, adults and kids, to help overcome vocal and mental blocks and find their best voice.

"Diane Allen is not only a top notch vocal coach, but a warm and wonderful person. My voice was a wreck. Trauma and stress had taken a toll. She gave me real insight on how trauma affects the body and vocal cords. She worked with me patiently and kindly on my worship music, giving me the tools to help bring out the best in my voice. Always encouraging! 2 1/2 months later, the change in my voice is obvious! I highly, highly recommend Diane as a vocal coach. I would have never gotten this far without her! She’s amazing!!

With a quarter-century devoted to softball, I cultivate skilled players through focused training and a supportive environment. My approach blends time-tested techniques with innovative strategies, igniting a passion for the game. Join me to unlock your full potential!

"Ms. Bree was amazing. I’m 12 years old this was my first year playing ever. Ms. Bree taught me so much about how to play, the positions, and she really cared. She makes it fun but challenging. I can’t wait for my next training!