Private Lessons & Coaches in Newton, NC

I have been an educator for 27 years and hold a Masters degree in Elementary Education with 30+credits in Curriculum & Instruction. I have my Bachelors degree in Psychology with a minor in Early Childhood Education. I am a licensed teacher in NY, NJ, NC, SC, and FL. It is my life’s purpose & passion to work with children and alongside parents, as we partner in equipping all children toward success personally, academically and socially.

My specialty is small-scale/one-on-one Elementary and Conversational Mandarin Chinese (although any level is acceptable). I find it important to work directly work directly with the strengths and weaknesses of the student--for example--certain students at lower levels of the Chinese language will require a special focus on aspects such as tones, grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and should be worked with closely to improve these aspects of the language in order to build a strong foundation.

With a lifelong passion for basketball, I strive to help players of all levels elevate their game. I focus on fundamental skills and strategic thinking to foster confidence on the court. Let's unlock your full potential together!

- 3 PBA Regional titles - 2016 Roth-Holman Doubles Champion - 2011-12 South Region PBA Rookie of the year - 5 PBA National tour telecast appearances - 2013 Viper Open 2nd place finish - PBA record holder for most 300’s bowled in one event with 4

Coach Theo Schaffer is more than a basketball coach—he’s a mentor, educator, pastor, and leadership developer with 20+ years of experience helping young athletes grow in skill, confidence, character, and purpose. Every training session combines elite basketball fundamentals with accountability, discipline, and mindset coaching to help players succeed both on and off the court. My goal isn’t just to develop better players—it’s to help raise better leaders, teammates, and young men and women.

"Coach P.T. believed in Riley before she believed. He helped her become more confident with the ball, improve shooting, and understand the game at a much higher level. What I appreciate most is that he cared about our daughter as a person, constantly encouraging her to be resilient, lead by example, and never settle for less than my best. — Mom

Experienced 4.0 player helping beginners get to the next level with the strategy that helped me get to 4.0

Norm started drumming in his early teens and study music performance and education in college. Shortly after he toured around the US in Canada for 3 1/2 years. At age 23 he played full-time at Disney’s pleasure Island in Orlando, where he resided for 29 years. This is also when he started private instruction. In March 2014 he became a member of the Vic Firth private instructor program. In October 2023, he relocated to Charlotte North Carolina. He is currently teaching and performing throughout

With a passion for pickleball, I cultivate players' skills, offering personalized strategies for success. I tailor instruction to each student. My goal is to instill confidence.

Hello. I am a former tennis player at the high school level and now an intermediate level pickleball player. I would be interested in coaching all ages at the beginner level.

Franciscan University - 3 Year Varsity Tennis Captain - #1 Singles - 1st Team all Conference - St. Sebastian Leadership Award Recipient USTA Tennis Clubs (6 Years) - Coached tennis lessons from Red ball beginners to Top Division 1 Students - Coached at Hardscrabble tennis club, Sawmill tennis club, Gipsy Trail, Freelance, Pure Tennis Academy, and Modern Strike Facilities - Specialized in youth tennis development but had experience in all areas of coaching