Private Lessons & Coaches in Ridgefield, CT

Honing your tennis skills is my passion. As a former D1 athlete with 20 years of coaching experience, I provide personalized guidance tailored to your goals. Let's elevate your game together with focused training and a fun, supportive environment.

Enthusiastic tennis coach with a strong dedication to fostering athletic development and a passion for the game. Committed to promoting sportsmanship and positive learning environment, with deep knowledge of tennis techniques acquired while playing at junior and college tennis level. My goal is to help not only young tennis enthusiast but diverse age groups the nuance of this beautiful game.

I'm a firm believer that everyone can master the court with the right guidance. My 20 years of experience, including my time as a D1 athlete, have equipped me with the knowledge and enthusiasm to help you reach your full potential. Let's work together to elevate your game!

My love for pickleball began with its unique blend of strategy and athleticism, and after 8 years, it still challenges and excites me. As an experienced player, I'm passionate about sharing my knowledge and helping players of all levels elevate their game. Let's work together to unlock your full potential on the court, while having a great time doing it! I am a certified PPR instructor and have access to indoor or outdoor courts.

With my 9 years of soccer experience, I plan to teach others and help them grow within the beautiful sport of soccer! I have experience at the high school varsity level, club travel level, and NCAA College level. I hope to use my knowledge and skills to help students reach their goals with personalized soccer training

I come from a soccer background. Watching my father coach and play and my brother play up until it was my turn to start my journey when teams were available. My father has won multiple state cup championships and is currently a scout and trainer for the New York Redbulls as well as coaching two teams at Trumbull United. I played for him for 5 years, from the age of 6-11, playing 3 years up and winning two state cups with that team. I then transitioned to beachside for two years. From there i played at south central academy. I was the 2nd person in the history of Trumbull high to make varsity as a freshman and went on to be the leading goal scorer in the fciac as a freshman. I left Trumbull high and went to south kent boarding school where i would go on to win two national championships and multiple regional nepsac championships under the legendary coach Owen Finberg. After that, i went on to play college soccer. I am currently still in college and playing at the upsl level as well as usl2. I had ankle surgery over the fall, so i will not be playing this school year. I have more than enough time to give my all to coaching and developing the next generation. Soccer is my passion and in my blood. Being a current player at a high level and playing amongst the top in the country has given me knowledge of the game that you cannot simply learn by watching videos or reading a textbook. I have a lot to offer having played striker, cdm, left back, wingback, my entire career.

"Helped me get ready for my college pre season. Wouldn’t have been able to get through it without him!

My passion for tennis extends beyond the court, into the joy of nurturing talent and witnessing growth. As a former college player with two decades of playing experience, I'm dedicated to helping players of all levels reach their full potential in a fun, engaging environment. Let's unlock your inner champion together!

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 was patient and helpful with a beginning student, and we look forward to working with him more in the future.

I have been playing soccer since I was 8 years old. My passion led me to play and compete in the Central Jersey Finals for Hopewell Valley Central High School and furthermore become a 4 Year starter at Moravian College (Moravian University). After college, I acquired my certification from the USSF - United States Soccer Federation to be a licensed coach, and NASM - National Academy for Sports Medicine to be a certified CPT/PES/CES. I currently use my qualified background to help athletes become performance ready. Under my training, athletes become faster, stronger, and fitter. Additionally, I am able to help prevent injuries and accelerate any recovery process through my love of strength and conditioning. In my philosophy, I like to take a different approach then most in the realm of youth athletics. I’m attempting to change the game by taking a holistic approach to the student-athlete, focusing on the student as much as the athlete. The sole mission is to foster participants in both the athletic and academic platform with the idea of the highest levels of personal success to be achieved. This is not just a temporary fix; it is a lifestyle change and a way of life. I’m committed to community service, social change, and a better tomorrow! My holistic training approach develops athletes not only technically, but also physically, and tactically. I have helped propel athletes of all ages and skill levels - from 5-year-old recreational players to 22-year-old pros. I am committed to my craft and want to spread the joy and love that has given me so much life!

With three years of experience teaching pickleball, I'm eager to share my love for the game! As an experienced player, I tailor my lessons to help you improve your skills. Let's have some fun on the court!