Private Lessons & Coaches in Queens, NY

Golf is all about “muscle memory.” For my first 10 years of golfing, I relied on my own swing. While I enjoyed the game, my improvement was limited. Then I met an instructor who spent six months helping me rebuild my swing and correct my fundamentals. Did those lessons fix my swing? Yes and no. The lessons gave me the right foundation, but it actually took nearly two years for the changes to become natural. Why? Because my body had repeated the same motion for 10 years. Those old habits were deeply ingrained, and replacing them required thousands of repetitions. Why do I share this experience? Because beginners have a tremendous advantage. They can learn proper fundamentals from the start instead of spending years correcting bad habits later. Any qualified instructor can teach the basics of a sound golf swing. After that, the key is repetition. The more you practice correctly, the faster your body learns and remembers the movement. Golf is all about muscle memory—but muscle memory must be built the right way from the beginning. Since I rebuilt my swing—not perfectly, but close to a fundamentally sound and repeatable motion—I have been helping friends and their friends improve their games. Last September, I earned my USGTF certification, which was a meaningful milestone in my golf journey. My lesson rates are intentionally affordable. It is not because I undervalue my time or experience. Rather, I remember how difficult it was to find quality instruction at a reasonable price when I was looking for one. I believe golf should be accessible to anyone who wants to improve, and I plan to keep my rates that way. One thing I always tell my students is that golf improvement happens during practice, not during lessons. Lessons provide direction, but practice creates results. Without enough practice between lessons, progress becomes slower and more expensive because you are relying solely on lesson time. Professional golfers often hit thousands of balls to make a small adjustment. While amateur golfers do not need to practice at that level, repetition is still essential for building proper muscle memory. To help my students improve between lessons, I provide FREE video analysis. Students can send me their swing videos while practicing, and I can offer feedback before bad habits become permanent. With 25 years of golfing experience, USGTF certification, and structured drills designed for independent practice, I can help you improve one step at a time. Whether you are a beginner learning the fundamentals or a golfer trying to break through a plateau, I would be happy to help. Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

"Eric is engaging, patient, and makes learning enjoyable.

I am a lifelong tennis player (I grew up going to France every summer and playing on red clay). I am also a Physics teacher and the Head Coach of Ramapo High School's Boys' Tennis Team (if you are an Ramapo-Indian Hills student, sorry, I can't give you any lessons)! If you want deeply personalized lessons in Tennis at any level, I'm your guy!

"We had such a wonderful experience! This was my daughter’s first time taking tennis lessons, and I couldn’t have asked for a better coach. From the very beginning, he made her feel comfortable and confident on the court. He was incredibly patient, encouraging, and took the time to explain everything in a way that was easy for her to understand. What impressed me most was how much more confident she felt after working with him. She went into her lessons nervous about upcoming tryouts and came out feeling prepared, motivated, and excited to play. As a parent, seeing that change in her confidence meant so much. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for a patient, knowledgeable, and supportive tennis coach. We’re so grateful for such a positive first experience!

Tennis has been my passion for 28+ years, and I love helping players of all levels improve, grow, and enjoy the game. I focus on building solid fundamentals—from footwork and technique to strategy and mental toughness—while keeping sessions fun and engaging. Seeing a player nail a new shot or gain confidence on the court is what drives me. Whether it’s competitive training or casual practice, my goal is to create a positive, energetic environment where players can develop skills, love the game, and reach their full potential.

"Coach JP is amazing. So patient and passionate helping my young daughter to learn the game he loves. Makes the basic skills so much fun!