Private Lessons & Coaches in Lafayette, CA

I am a college student who plays tennis for my college team. With 14 years of playing experience and extensive coaching background, I am dedicated to helping others improve their tennis skills. My passion for the game drives me to provide effective and insightful coaching to players of all levels.

"Justin is the best tennis coach I have ever taken lessons from!

I am a USTA Safe-Play Certified Coach with experience coaching juniors aged 4-15. I've coached camps, clinics, and private lessons as a nationally ranked player. I am a 7 UTR and have received Division 1 NCAA offers to play tennis competitively in college. I am open to coaching and hitting, whether it's with players who have never touched a racquet or intermediate players.

Tennis is one of my greatest joys - I am passionate about introducing the sport to new communities, fostering junior development and supporting adult learners discover and hone their game.

I have been on championship teams since high school. I have been a coach since 2016. I know what it takes, dedication and attention to detail. Let's improve ourselves. I can help with ages 11-18.

With a decade dedicated to developing young athletes, I bring passion and proven techniques to the basketball court. I strive to build confidence and fundamental skills, helping each student unlock their full potential. My focus is on fostering a positive and fun learning environment where players thrive.

"I come from a heavy sports background ground but when I wanted to get back to playing competitive sports I reached out to Aaron and he has me rounding back into from

I’m an RYT-500 Yoga Alliance-certified teacher with 16+ years of practice, trained at Barefoot Yoga (200-hour) and with Mark Stephens (300-hour). I’ve taught at UC Berkeley, Outdoor Yoga Berkeley, studios, retreats, corporate settings, and community organizations. Rooted in the Yoga Sutra, my classes - vinyasa, restorative, or yin - invite mindfulness, body awareness, and compassionate self-inquiry, offering yoga as both movement and a way of living with greater presence.

I work with beginners and intermediate kids and adults. I am a school teacher and a PTR Certified Tennis coach, I come from a "tennis family" and have experience as a junior player, and coach.

"Coach Kemal had been coaching youth all day at mosswood park, and took time to help me with my ground strokes after they were wrapping up. That short interaction led to me taking 4 private lessons with him. I love the way he simplifies things and makes it fun for those who want to learn.

Since the age of 5, I have explored my fascination with music. Starting with Suzuki piano, I gave a recital in high school and went to Oberlin Conservatory. Continuing on to Peabody and Eastman, I completed my music education and moved on to IT while exploring additional passions in music on the side. I'm now back to music full time, with an emphasis on teaching conservatory-level classical piano and beginning/intermediate violin and latin percussion. I teach at your home or at mine in Danville.

"Jonathan has an impressive mastery of technique and musical theory. He is patient, fun, and witty, and will pace the lessons according to your experience and style.

GALILEO HIGH SCHOOL (1987, 1988 (MVP) SKYLINE JUNIOR COLLEGE (1989, 1990) (RANKED #2 IN ASSISTS (CIF) 1990 NOTRE DAME DE NAMUR UNIV. (1993,1994) DIVISION 2 BASKETBALL (MVP 93’ 94’)

"I feel that the workouts are good but repetitive we only work on the same 6-7 things every time and there’s no difference in the practice but the things we have been working on has gotten me better, like my middys and the use of my off arm and hand and using my vision. I’ve learned many different ways to pull of a good pass and how to protect the basketball. I do feel like I learn something new every time I workout with coach P.

With 30 years on the court, I cultivate fundamental skills and strategic thinking. I tailor programs to individual needs, fostering both competitive spirit and a love for the game. My passion lies in guiding athletes to reach their full potential on and off the court. From the professional level, collegiate, High School, to AAU...Coaching and training basketball has been a complete pleasure.

"C Rose was my college skills coach. During my time at school, she helped me to improve my game so much. English wasn't my first language, but we communicated through basketball. I highly recommend Coach Rose to any player at any level.