Private Lessons & Coaches in Takoma Park, MD

With over 35 years dedicated to basketball, I cultivate players' skills and foster their passion for the game. I offer comprehensive training programs, from fundamentals to advanced techniques. Let's elevate your game together.

I’ve spent over a decade playing and teaching tennis competitively, and now I’m diving into the world of pickleball. I’m passionate about how inclusive the sport is and love helping players of all levels build their confidence and discover new growth areas on the court. My goal is to make the game enjoyable and rewarding for everyone I coach. Note: the price on TeachMe.To is for me to rent an indoor facility for us to do our lessons. For other locations, please message me about pricing!

"I thought Ben did a fine job working on retooling some fundamentals that I thought I had down pretty good. He views things from a different perspective and simplifies them into actionable ways to improve.

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 .

"Happy to see he’s slice getting better

Dedicated and passionate football coach specializing in the development of linebackers and defensive lineman. Committed to building disciplined, physical, and fundamentally sound athletes who excel both on and off the field. Experienced in teaching defensive techniques, gap responsibility, block destruction, tackling fundamentals, pass-rush strategies, run fits, and football IQ.

Former collegiate soccer player with 3 years of Division I experience at Jacksonville University (x1 Conference Champion) and 2 years of Division III experience at Catholic University (x2 Conference Champion. I have coached players of all ages through college summer camps and ID camps, helping develop technical skills and game understanding. Additionally, I worked at XL Soccer World in Orlando, FL, creating and leading training plans for players ages 3–16 in both individual and group settings.

Fueling passion and precision for 14 years, I craft personalized soccer experiences, honing skills with proven techniques. My commitment extends beyond the field, fostering confidence and strategic thinking.

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.

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.

🏀 Former DI player. Pro player experience. 20 years coaching NCAA DI hoops (most recently as NCAA DI Head Coach). 🔥 I help players at ANY level—beginner to pro—sharpen skills, build confidence, and love the game. 💡 Detailed teacher • Positive & Encouraging • Results-driven.