Private Lessons & Coaches in Santa Cruz, CA
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I am a PPR-certified Pickleball coach passionate about teaching and helping my students reach their desired potential. Bilingual in English and Spanish, I bring over 10 years of racket sports coaching experience to my sessions. I foster a supportive and inclusive environment, believing everyone can have fun while improving their skills. Additionally, I offer training with padels, various court targets, and a ball machine to enhance your learning experience.
"Great coach with strong technique, patience, and professionalism. Highly recommend!
Diego
Fueling the field for 15 years, I blend experience and enthusiasm to unlock each player's potential. My passion for soccer drives personalized coaching, fostering both skill development and a love for the game. Together, we'll achieve your goals.
"Coach Will is awesome! Super patient, punctual, knows so many ways to make the class engaging. My son loves it!
William
Unlock your tennis potential! I bring five decades of experience, including time as a pro athlete, to every lesson. My passion is guiding players of all levels to elevate their game in a fun, supportive environment. I remain competitive as a nationally ranked senior player. Let me help you become a complete player!
"Good instructions and correction for your form. Fun class with excellent foot works!
Paul
I'm a seasoned soccer coach with 13 years of experience igniting passion and fostering talent on the field. My training blends technical mastery with tactical awareness to elevate every player's game. Let's unlock your potential together! Committed to Santa Clara university D1. 1 year of private training 1 on 1 coaching experience. Was mentored by Hakan Sukur (former Inter Milan, Galatasaray, Turkish national team player)
"solid training
Alen
Golf should feel enjoyable, rewarding, and easier to understand. With 25+ years of California mini-tour competition and coaching experience, I help golfers build confidence and lower scores through clear, repeatable fundamentals. I coach all skill levels, from beginners to competitive players, with a focus on solid contact, short-game scoring, and swing mechanics that hold up under pressure. My coaching style is structured, personalized, and easy to follow, turning complex concepts into simple feels and actionable steps players can trust on the course. My goal is to help golfers play with more confidence, clarity, and enjoyment.
"Ajay was been fantastic. Took his time making sure I am focusing on my basics. Loved the info bites during the session. Definitely recommend taking a few lessons with him.
Ajay
Hello everyone, I am Gautam Nagpal, a seasoned tennis coach with a deep passion for the game that began in my childhood. Having played competitively through high school and varsity, I now focus on helping players enhance their consistency and elevate their game. My goal is to share my love for tennis and my expertise to enable every player enjoy this beautiful sport, get a great fitness/workout session & reach their full potential.
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Gautam
I've been immersed in the world of racket sports since childhood, captaining my high school tennis team for two years and also enjoying table tennis. Now, my passion lies in pickleball, where I'm eager to share my expertise with you. My coaching focuses on practical skill development and building muscle memory through effective drills and exercises. I'll equip you with the right knowledge and techniques to get you confidently playing on the court in no time. Let's work together to elevate your pickleball game!
"Rimi’s lesson’s were incredibly helpful — it really refined my shot placement and deepened my understanding of the game’s nuances. She pointed out key areas I hadn’t focused on before, and I could immediately notice the difference. What stood out most was how Rimi blends both the physical and psychological aspects of pickleball — her calm, practical approach makes learning both effective and enjoyable. Highly recommend!
Rimi
I’m a former math teacher and former tech exec turned pickleball enthusiast. Over the last couple of years, I’ve invested a massive amount of time studying the sport and breaking it down into its foundational pieces in order to teach myself how to excel at the game. In that time, I’ve gone from an absolute beginner to an advanced level player - I play at the 4.5+ level, I’ve won multiple medals in tournaments, and I’ve earned a Professional Coach certificate through PPR. In addition to independent coaching, I am also the lead pickleball coach at Bay Club Redwood Shores & Broadway. I am truly energized by teaching others everything I've learned about this sport. As a former math teacher and Harvard alum, I take an academic approach to coaching: lessons are planned in advance, skills are broken down into steps, there are opportunities to practice and make mistakes, and I provide written notes and videos post-lesson to solidify your learning. As a former tech leader, my coaching involves giving direct and timely feedback, relying on first principles to guide lessons, and adapting quickly to optimize your learning. Thank you for considering me and I hope to see you on the courts soon!
"Alan has been helping me so much with my game - my friends are impressed by my progress and I’m now more confident on court. Now working on my transition game and resetting - made good progress yesterday with Alan and looking forward to our next lesson. Alan is patient, supportive and very observant! An elite player and coach!!
Alan
With 35 years on the pitch, I'm dedicated to helping players of all levels elevate their game. I am also a seasoned middle school, high school, and junior college coach. Also, I am a Prep Soccer National Scout and ID Soccer Camp Director. As a soccer scout, I provide coverage and make player evaluations at the high school and club levels. I've completed over 500 evaluations and evaluated players on the U.S. Youth National teams as well as top youth players in the nation. Helping players get to the collegiate level is one of my main goals. My passion for soccer translates into tailored coaching, fostering skill development and a lifelong love for the sport. I aim to make learning fun. Players at all levels are welcome.
"Great coach patient encouraging and very knowledgeable!
Robert
With a love for tennis instilled early on, I've spent the last 9 years sharing my passion and expertise and playing highschool tennis at the highest level at IMG Academy, a world renowned sports academy. As a seasoned player myself, I bring a unique perspective to coaching, focusing on both technical skills and strategic gameplay. My goal is to help new players learn fundamentals and unlock their full potential on the court.
"Easwar is a very patient and professional tennis coach. He is always on time and takes the time to explain everything clearly. I enjoyed learning from him and I highly recommend him as a coach especially for beginners.
Easwar
8 years of experience doing private soccer training. 4 years of playing experience Division 1 with Princeton University, and 1 year with Santa Clara University. Set to coach 2 teams for De Anza Force starting Fall 2026. Work with all levels of players. Looking to help players improve first touch, decision making, passing, shooting, overall fitness, and mentality.
"James’s training session was super well put together and really effective. He even worked on the specific things we asked for — especially the left‑winger movements — so we were really happy with how the session went. Thanks a lot!
James
Highly talented basketball coach with 25 years of coaching experience and 7 years of high school and college playing experience. I'm dedicated to nurturing talent and fostering a love for the game. I provide personalized guidance to help players reach their full potential, on and off the court.
Joe