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With two decades dedicated to basketball, some Division 1 college, and some overseas professional skills I cultivate player potential. My coaching blends skill development with strategic thinking, fostering a love for the game. Join me to elevate your game.

For over two decades, I've cultivated a deep love for basketball, guiding players of all levels to unlock their potential. My experience allows me to tailor instruction, building confidence and skill with effective and engaging coaching. Join me to elevate your game and ignite your passion for basketball.

"I coached over 20 student athletes at the collegiate level. As I mentioned, many have played professionally. My coaching was in group, team setting.

I am a former Division I and professional basketball player with a deep passion for teaching the game. With years of experience competing at the highest levels, I specialize in developing athletes through skill-specific training, game IQ development, and personalized coaching. My approach focuses on fundamentals, footwork, shooting mechanics, and situational play, tailored to each athlete’s position and goals. Whether working with beginners or advanced players, I emphasize discipline, confidence, and a strong work ethic—on and off the court.

Coach Adriana is a PTR certified instructor with the ability to help players of varying skills improve their technique, footwork, strategy, and mental game. She has been coaching tennis to juniors and adults since 2002. She is also the head coach at First Serve Tennis Academy. She values every opportunity to be a mentor and role model working to promote a positive, safe, and player-centered learning environment. As a tennis coach, I’ve been teaching at Kim Grant Tennis Academy in Palo Alto, California and volunteered for a day at the John McEnroe Tennis Academy in New York. Coached at the Fairfax Racquet Club in Fairfax, Virginia & Tuckahoe Tennis Club in McLean, Virginia as an Assistant Head Tennis Coach. As a certified tennis coach, Adriana been teaching for the past 20 years helping juniors win Orange Ball tournaments and getting them accepted to play tennis on their high school varsity teams all over the entire DC metro area. Adriana is offering fun private, semi-private and group tennis lessons, hitting only sessions for all ages (kids, teens, adults, seniors) and for all skill levels (beginner, intermediate, advanced). So whether you need to work on some specifics like your forehand, backhand, volley, serve, service return, overhead, drop shot, approach shot, footwork, singles strategy or doubles strategy-I would be more than happy to help you out with your tennis game!

"Adriana eagerly took up a difficult task of teaching two 5-year olds the basics of tennis. She manages to keep them occupied and interested. We are yet to see the results as we started recently, but it is most important to me that the kids are motivated, disciplined in a good way and are learning basic skills. Adriana is flexible and pleasant to deal with.

Experienced in amateur MMA and a dedicated boxing enthusiast, offering personalized lessons in boxing, kickboxing, Taekwondo, and Muay Thai.

For over two decades, I've helped baseball players unlock their potential. My approach blends fundamental skill-building with tailored strategies for on-field success. Let's elevate your game together!

As a Professional Pickleball Registry certified instructor with over a year of teaching and competing experience, I'm dedicated to helping players of all backgrounds unlock their potential on the court. Whether you're looking to be the best player in your friend group or you want to win your next tournament, my goal is to provide you with the tools and knowledge you need to understand and enjoy the game to the fullest. I'll tailor my coaching approach to meet your specific needs and help you reach your pickleball goals. Let's hit the courts together and take your game to the next level!

"Samuel is a great teacher. I learn a lot from our lessons. I will definitely refer him to everyone I know who wants to improve their pickleball games and learn new skills. Samuel is also a great guy. Very friendly and patient.

Igniting a passion for pickleball, I bring two years of dedicated coaching experience, cultivated from my time as a renowned snowboard instructor for years and coaching background in basketball. I'm dedicated to helping students of all skill levels elevate their game through focused instruction and personalized strategies.

For 15 years, I've helped athletes unlock their full potential on the diamond. My passion lies in fostering a love for the game while cultivating technical skills and strategic thinking in a fun, supportive environment.

I have provided individual pickleball instruction and group clinics to novice and experienced players from teens to seniors. My approach is to get players playing as soon as possible. Once the fundamentals are introduced I find it best to allow the players to find their own comfort level and develop confidence by playing the game.