Private Lessons & Coaches in Covina, CA

Former collegiate basketball student athlete and experienced youth coach with a strong foundation in player development, team culture, and competitive success. Proven ability to design structured, high-intensity practices that emphasize fundamentals, basketball IQ, and situational awareness while fostering discipline, accountability, and sportsmanship. Known for building positive, organized team environments and mentoring student-athletes on leadership, work ethic, and mental toughness to support both on-court performance and personal growth . PLAYING EXPERIENCE El Toro High School – Men’s Basketball 2002-2006 • Two-year Varsity starter playing for Head Coach Todd Dixon • Varsity Captain, 1st Team All South Coast League, 2nd Team All CIF • All-Time Best Defensive Team - Fewest average points allowed, lowest field goal percentage allowed, highest rebound average, most blocks • 2003-2005 South Coast League Champions • 2005 CIF Division 1A Championship finalist • 2006 CIF Division 1A Quarterfinalist Chico State (Div. II) – Men’s Basketball 2006-2007 • College Freshman (redshirt) season with Head Coach Puck Smith Saddleback College (JUCO) – Men’s Basketball 2007-2008 • College Sophomore season with Head Coach Bill Brummel ACCOMPLISHMENTS and RECOGNITION • 2003 Plyo City Roundball Extravaganza – Elite All Stars – Participant • 2004 Plyo City Roundball Extravaganza – Elite All Stars - Most Valuable Player • 2005 Plyo City Roundball Extravaganza – Elite All Stars - Most Valuable Player • 2006 Orange County All Stars – South Coast League VS Sunset League - Participant

"High-level training with a coach who’s been there. You can tell he’s played at a high level. The drills are realistic, challenging, and game-ready. Every workout has purpose, and you leave feeling prepared, not just tired. Highly recommend for serious players.

Igniting a love for the game, I bring four years of coaching experience and collegiate coaching insights to every lesson. I'm dedicated to helping players of all levels refine their pickleball skills with targeted drills. My passion lies in fostering growth and building confidence on the court.

"Steve is fantastic. He is super responsive and knowledgeable. My boys had a great time at our first lesson and we look forward to future lessons!

With a lifelong love for the court, have played juniors, high-school varsity number 1 to UC Davis Men's Tennis and SATA and WTT leagues. I’m eager to guide you to improve your game. I specialize in technique refinement, and strategic play development, with years dedicated to helping tennis players excel. All ages and levels welcome.

"I’ve been taking lessons with Seth for a while now and have improved a lot. He explains things in a way that’s easy to understand and always gives feedback you can actually apply on court. He’s patient, professional, and really cares about helping you improve instead of just feeding balls. Every lesson has been productive, and I’d definitely recommend him to anyone looking to take their game to the next level.

Just want to teach you to crush the ball and go low. I’m a 23 year old kid that’s won on the SCPGA Jr. Tour trying to make enough money to compete in tournaments. I’ve been obsessed with the game of golf for over a decade and would love to share what I’ve learned to those wanting to take their game to the next level. Below are some of my swings and swings I have coached. Message for Junior rate.

"I’ve taken a few lessons with Jacob now and my swing has only improved. What I liked most is he helped me understand how to generate more power in my golf swing, which is something I’ve been wanting to improve on as an 51 year old golfer, and also how to get it out without putting strain on my body. He does a great job dumbing down concepts for someone like me to understand i.e. making analogies to other sports and for me that helps a lot since I did not grow up playing golf.

My golf journey has spanned 35+ years. Growing up, I worked at my local course in various capacities, but nothing brought me joy like the summers spent as a junior golf instructor. I competed in junior, high school and college golf. Today, I love teaching all ages and skill levels. I'm eager to share my passion and expertise. I look forward to cultivating your love for this great game. Bring positivity and a smile to your lesson, and we're going to have nothing but fun.

"Patrick’s lessons are always quite helpful, and the pace is nicely easy, giving tips along the way that make it feel approachable. I still need to work on consistency, but I appreciate the steady guidance, you really get a sense of progression.

Discovering pickleball was a game-changer! As an experienced player, I bring a year of dedicated coaching and a contagious enthusiasm to every session. Let's unlock your potential together and make your pickleball journey fun and rewarding. Hard practices and go getter type players

"Another great lesson. Worked on my weakness, hitting balls in the air rather than letting the ball bounce.

Hello! I'm a committed golfer with a 4 handicap, and while I love playing, it's coaching that truly fuels my fire. My emphasis? Putting – the heart and soul of the game. Whether you're a newbie to golf or an experienced player looking to refine your technique, I'm here to guide you. Together, let's perfect your putt and elevate your game one stroke at a time!

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Pickleball has become my passion, and I love sharing that passion with others. I've been teaching for years, and it brings me joy to see my students develop their skills and love for the game.

"Addison is an observant coach who offers timely feedback and custom-made recommendations on how to build off players' strengths. I’m excited to learn how to level up as a singles competitor.

I’ve been playing pickleball for 6+ years with a strong tennis background, and what started as a fun hobby quickly became something I really care about. I play at a high level and love helping others to play stronger, move better, feel more confidant, and actually enjoy the game on a deeper level. To me, improving in pickleball is more than just skill, it’s freedom. The freedom to move, compete, express yourself, and have a whole lot of fun. My only goal is to help you get it

"Second lesson with Alex Lee and the progress is real. This time he focused on creating a relaxing foundation for how to hit powerful shots using my whole body. Instead of muscling the ball, he showed me how to let my hips, legs, arms and toes work together to generate power. He gave me clear cues that clicked right away. I could apply them in the next rally and actually receive praise from him on the spot, which helped me lock in the feeling. The greatest thing about this lesson was the shift from being a tense player chasing after every ball to being a relaxed player staying on my toes, moving toward the ball early and hitting a powerful shot that looks effortless. He would identify and mark the shots that looked effortless and have me pause to feel what my whole body was doing on good contact. Now I know exactly what that connected feeling is supposed to feel like. On top of that, the lesson showed me what flow state looks like when I am relaxed. Everything makes sense, you feel totally connected with your paddle and the ball, and the game just slows down.

Hey everyone I’m Manuel but I go by Manny. I’ve been playing soccer since I was seven. I love soccer as much as I love coaching. This is why I want to continue teaching it and coaching those that wish to improve their game. I believe greatness requires commitment and consistency and I want to help you get there.

"Great pace and flow, clear instructions and positive reinforcement. Very Useful challenges and lessons during training session for development.