Private Lessons & Coaches in Manorhaven, NY

With seven years of baseball instruction, I’m dedicated to cultivating both skill and a genuine love for the game. My approach blends expert guidance with an enjoyable learning environment. Let's work together to elevate your baseball potential!

For 15 years, I've lived and breathed baseball, helping aspiring athletes unlock their full potential on and off the field. My coaching combines proven techniques with a personalized approach, fostering a fun, growth-oriented environment. Let's work together to take your game to the next level.

Coach John Pettaway – Basketball Coach | Culture Builder | Player Developer With over two decades of coaching and leadership experience, John Pettaway is a passionate and proven basketball coach committed to developing players on and off the court. Known for his no-nonsense yet nurturing approach, Coach Pettaway combines deep basketball IQ with a strong focus on character, discipline, and culture. Currently serving as Head Coach of the Lawrence Woodmere Academy Post-Grad Program and Associate Head Coach for the PSA Cardinals 8th and 9th Grade Teams, Coach Pettaway has mentored and trained athletes who’ve gone on to succeed at the Division I, Division II, and JUCO levels. His coaching philosophy centers around hard work, accountability, and team alignment—values that translate beyond basketball into life success. Coach Pettaway is also the founder of Beyond the Bench & Board, a school culture consulting company that partners with schools to support deans, teachers, and school leaders in building systems that promote high expectations and strong relationships. From the Nike EYBL circuit to the classroom, Coach Pettaway brings a rare blend of strategic insight, cultural leadership, and a relentless drive to see young people win. Whether drawing up plays or developing a team mindset, he brings energy, focus, and integrity to every space he enters.

Initiated into the world of combat sports at the age of 13, I received training from renowned professional fighters, Jimmy and Joey Archer. Their guidance ignited a lifelong passion for the sport that would shape my journey as a fighter and beyond.

"My name is Joshua I am a 12 yr old and met Roddy because my mom met him in the supermarket and my mom told me about him and going to teach me how to do boxing I really like him he is a very good boxer and he made me laugh when he was showing me how to throw a punch the right way because I’m being picked on and my mom is worried about me Roddy told me bully’s are cowards and really do not want to fight my mom set it up so he comes over 2 times a week to teach me how to protect myself he is so good at boxing and I feel better about myself