Private Lessons & Coaches in Rye, NY

With 25 years dedicated to basketball, I cultivate skill and passion in every student. My extensive experience allows me to provide insightful guidance and personalized training, fostering growth on and off the court. I’m currently the Athletic Director and Varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Garden School in Queens. I’ve been coaching basketball for 10 years now, and have experience as a coach and director working with all ages and skill levels. I’m available to coach all summer!

Jorge Alfonzo is a passionate and driven tennis professional with a proven record of developing players and programs across Connecticut. A former Division I athlete at Tennessee Technological University, he won four straight Ohio Valley Conference titles and competed in the NCAA National Tournament. Having coached at Shore and Country Club, Century Country Club, and Round Hill Country Club, Jorge combines high-level playing experience with an energetic, motivating coaching style that builds skill, confidence, and a lifelong love for the game.

With two decades immersed in the world of tennis, including a professional playing career, I offer students a unique blend of experience and strategic insight. I am dedicated to fostering a love for the game and helping players of all levels reach their full potential.

I have been playing tennis for the last 20 years. I played in Highschool and in College while coaching for 7 years during that time as well. Since graduating, I have continued to play the sport I love, and now want to help shape the next generation.

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.

From my early experience in the sport of Tennis I have learned that teaching must be promoted from discipline and the joy of competing. I started playing since a was very young until l became a player with international projection, managing to be ranked 180 ITF juniors, participate in Olympic and Central American cycles, especially in the world-famous Davis Cup, adding some professional ITF tournaments alongside, where the best athletes in this sport are measured. Simultaneously, I reached a Major in THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO and played for the team, from there I have been able to experience the teaching of tennis, now I aspire to put all my experience, knowledge and preparation at the service of the community and young people who find in sports and tennis a healthy and productive lifestyle. I have a very high level of commitment on the court, especially with early stages of learning tennis, I promote discipline as a key tool in learning. I really like to work on the mechanics of the forehand, backhand, key tool in learning. I really like to work on the mechanics of the forehand, backhand, volley, serve, slice, footwork, and the shape of the ball. I have been worked with adults & juniors of all levels.

"I’ve known Rafael since I was little, we are both from Venezuela and same age. I witnessed him starting his whole process as a tennis player even before he jumped into international tournaments, I am very lucky to be his first lesson ever. Somehow it was funny since he was coaching me with 15 years old, back then, I knew that being on the court with him will give me a good energy and vibe, he taught me what to do before matches and after matches, taught me different routines during the matches and some technical stuff. I truly recommend Rafael, no because he’s a good friend of mine, because of his dedication and love for the game.

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.

With over 17 years of soccer instruction, I cultivate both skill and sportsmanship. I am dedicated to helping players of all levels reach their full potential through focused training and positive coaching. My approach balances rigorous development with an enjoyable learning experience. I have great skills to help students learn techniques,ball control footwork passes, traps technique,physical movement, use the body and many others like tricks.My knowledge comes from playing professional soccer experience and high level coaching soccer education. Elite AWF Warszawa..

"I played in the premier level and mark helped me clean up my game. He focused on tactical issues and had me level up my team play by participating more on defense and offense. He also helped me be more creative on the field

With over 15 years devoted to fostering soccer skills, I cultivate a supportive yet challenging environment for players of all levels. I provide focused instruction and a deep understanding of the game's nuances, inspiring growth and passion.

With over two decades of coaching soccer, I blend proven strategies with a fresh, dynamic approach to development. I'm passionate about helping players of all levels unlock their potential on and off the field, fostering both skill and sportsmanship. My experience helps build a solid foundation to grow.

"Phenomenal and professional coach. Very through ans detail oriented. Explains directions clearly.