Private Lessons & Coaches in Glendale, AZ

With over two decades immersed in the gridiron, I cultivate athletes' skills and ignite their passion for football. My focus is technical precision and strategic thinking, fostering confidence and sportsmanship on and off the field. I also provide recruiting services for an additional charge.

"After spending one summer with Coach Starks he turned me into an All-American caliber player and I’m now competing in a very competitive college conference.

I’m a desert kid and grew up in Glendale Arizona. I attended Apollo High School where I competed in track and field, basketball, and of course football. After graduating with honors at Apollo. I went to play D1 football at The University of Hawaii at Manoa and started 62 of 64 games of my career. Played 5 years of college football while pursuing my bachelor’s degree in Business Management. Graduated with my BBA in business management before heading of to the pros. Played with the 49ers, Arizona Cardinals, Carolina Panthers, and Seattle Seahawks. I’m an offensive lineman myself and want to teach every lineman how to play at an elite level while having fun. I was a un-drafted free agent to the 49ers. Played with the Arizona Cardinals, Carolina Panthers, and Seattle Seahawks. With over a decade dedicated to football, I refine athletes' skills and ignite their passion for the game. My coaching focuses on personalized development, sharpening both technique and strategic thinking. Let's elevate your game to new heights, set goals, and become a pro!

"Worked with him during the offseason and pushed my position agility drills to the next level.

I deliver structured, high-impact coaching centered on strong fundamentals and functional body movement for lasting results. Each lesson is designed not only to help you improve, but to make the learning experience fun, engaging, and memorable. From young to not so young, beginners to advanced and everyone in between. Every session is fully customized with focused drills, clear progression, and coaching tailored to how you learn best. From the beginner to those who want to elevate their game, every lesson is customized to meet your goals and level of play. * 20+ years collegiate-level Instructor Coach & Trainer * 20+ years coaching experience * Certified Fitness Instructor The Cooper Institute (Dallas, TX)
 Functional Body Movement Specialty * 25 years racquetball & tennis * 4 years pickleball * 1 year Pickleball Coach I love the game, but my true passion is coaching! - Learn the game for the first time - Take your game to the next level - Improve & master specific skills - Drill (Price packages available) - Clinics

"Working with Coach Jim has elevated my game—his clear instruction, ability to connect, “simple” strategic insights, and ability to break down complex shots and simplify them made improvements feel easy and achievable. His knowledge of the sport and personalized feedback helped me gain confidence at the net, improve my serve consistency, and play smarter under pressure. If you're serious about taking your pickleball skills to the next level, this coach is the game-changer you’ve been looking for.

I’ve been a youth soccer coach for 3+ years now, and have enjoyed every second of it so far. I focus on making sure athletes are enjoying the workouts, because in my book having fun is the most important thing for them to experience at these younger ages. While we primarily work on soccer skills, I also take the opportunities to teach them the real-life skills they can develop from soccer like how to be a good teammate and how to respectfully win or lose. Excited to start, hope to see you there!

Coach Gino - USPTA Elite Certified Tennis Professional with over 21+ years of playing experience and 10+ years of coaching. I've developed 10 beginners into top 10 ranked Southwest players (UTR 8+) and coached two individual high school state champions. I also led Glendale Community College to a top-20 national finish and coach WITL, USTA, and ATA league players. Every lesson is tailored to your goals, with a focus on building consistency first, technique, strategy, confidence and match play.

"My son loves the daily classes and has continued to advance his game.

Hi, I'm Emmalee, the owner and lead instructor of Whitetip Swim School. Water has always been my happy place. I spent years as a competitive swimmer, including Division I collegiate athlete. I've also completed several open-water swims, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and Saguaro Lake, and have been scuba certified since I was 10 years old. My passion for teaching began at age 12 when I started coaching lessons.

Hello Students! My name is Bryce Lundberg and I offer comprehensive tutoring for all math courses up to differential calculus. With 6 years of tutoring experience and current classroom insight, I understand what a student needs to succeed in their math courses! I work closely with students to help them turn difficult concepts into second nature! Students leave with the tools, strategies and confidence to excel in their courses. If you need some help in a math course, I am the Tutor for you.

I've been playing Pickleball for close to 20 years and didn't have anyone to teach me back then except other players so I formed some bad habits. Some of those I have fixed but still in the process of breaking the rest. I can teach new folks the game and coach players that are looking to become a better player by breaking some old habits while acquiring some beneficial ones.

"Excellent coaching, knowledge of rules, strategy. Able to demonstrate and has an impressive playing ability. Sense of humor, consistent reminders, and patience. Will take more lessons from Ed! He’s great!

As a 5.0 Pro DUPR-rated player and PPR Certified Professional, with a background as a 3-time Junior National Champion, I bring over 13 years of dedicated pickleball experience to my role as the Pickleball Coach at Grand Canyon University. My journey in pickleball has been defined by a commitment to excellence both on and off the court, aiming to inspire and mentor players of all levels to achieve their best in this dynamic sport.

"Great Player, Fun Guy to be around.

With 25 years devoted to volleyball, I've cultivated a coaching style that blends technical precision with a positive, supportive environment. My experience helps players unlock their potential and foster a lifelong love for the game. I started all 4 years in college, and then went on to coach at the collegiate, high school and elementary levels thereafter. I played competitively for a few years after and now want to share my deep passion for this sport and pass it on. Join me to elevate your skills and teamwork!

"This year, I was blessed and got to have Mrs. Ashlie Smith as my volleyball coach. She is very kind and encouraging. She is fun when she can be and strict when she has to be. Not only does she train and improve volleyball skills, she does the same with character. She is the perfect example of a great volleyball coach. Thank you for a great season, Coach Ashlie!