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  • Mike "Coach Mike" Ferrara

    FOUNDER AND INSTRUCTOR

    Coach Mike started his driving school back in 2013. He takes pride in making sure all of his students become the best driver they can possibly be. Prior to this he had a long career as a manager for FEDEX, where he made sure all of his employees upheld the highest standard of safety when driving. He has since taught thousands of students in the Hampton Roads area how to drive. He is married to Linda, who is a teacher at Indian River High School. Together they have three children, Becky, Daniel and Cassidy, all graduates of Cheseapeake Public Schools.

  • Teresa Thompson

    INSTRUCTOR

    Teresa is the first driving instructor to join Coach Mike’s Driving School after Coach Mike. She and Coach Mike worked together previously at FEDEX. She became certified to teach Behind the Wheel in 2016. Since then she has trained over 1700 students in driving skills, the rules of the road, and proper risk assessement.

  • Shane Smith

    INSTRUCTOR

    Shane is entering his 30th year of teaching with Chesapeake Public Schools. With over 20 years of experience with teaching Driver’s Education, he greatly enjoys working with young drivers in this exciting and important time in their life. He is married to Traci Smith who is also a Chesapeake school teacher and together they have two sons, both graduates of Hickory High School.

  • Alyssa Formica

    INSTRUCTOR

Testimonials

  • Coach Mike, Just wanted to say thank you so much!!!!!! There's no words to describe how thankful we are for helping my wife pass and get her driving license! I will recommend this driving school to all in need. they WILL NOT DISAPPOINT you guys!!!

    Josef Iendel Mortel

  • Coach Mike , Just wanted to say thank you so much !!!!!! We had such an awesome experience with your instructor Teresa! She was fantastic and made my daughter feel confident and comfortable ! Today she completed her driving course and passed her test! I will recommend this driving school to all in need.

    Alisha Tate

  • We had an excellent experience with Coach Mike's Driving School. My son learned a lot and his instructor (Theresa) was very patient and fun. When inquiring about the school Coach Mike returned my call immediately and gave me all of the information I needed. They accommodated my son's schedule and were always on time. I cannot say enough good things about this business. I will be recommending them to all of my friends.

    Susan M.

  • We would highly recommend Coach Mike. He was easy to contact and very helpful with information on how our teen could complete the processes to recieve his driver license. Our son said he was knowledgeable and very patient. Thanks again Coach Mike!

    Holly Martens

  • EXTREMELY HELPFUL! VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE. COACH MIKE WAS VERY PLEASANT FROM THE BEGINNING! HE HAS SUCH A CALMING SPIRIT. I TOOK MY KNOWLEDGE TEST BUT COULD NOT GET A DMV APPT FOR ROAD TEST AND CALLED HIM AND SAME DAY SERVICE. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! SO GRATEFUL

    Angel Easley

  • If I could give 10 stars I would! I have had an appointment with the DMV for months. I have spent the last 2 years without a license. I get to the DMV and find out that I can not take the written test and do the road test during the same transaction. Let me tell you how devastated I was. And to beat that there are no appointments for the road test... believe me I looked through 3 counties all the way through 2023. Feeling like all hope is lost I start searching. This man came to my house within 15 minutes!!! This man was a angel in disguise!! I can not thank him enough! I highly recommend his services!!

    Joe Rogers