Private Lessons & Coaches in Thousand Oaks, CA

Hi! My name is Olivia. I'm a life long athlete and current student. I have worked in youth sports. After I got injured and had to have surgery, I learned about training and everything about how my body works to get back to playing the sports I love. Thus lead to me getting certified as a running coach. I love helping others learn and improve their running. Wether your just starting out running, working on conditioning, or prepping for a race, I look forward to helping you reach your goals!

Dalton Causey is a Los Angeles actor, writer, and director from Dothan, Alabama. He has been teaching acting and writing all across the country for the last four years and is always excited to see what brilliant ideas the next crop of students come in with.

I am a 22-year old acting coach, theater artist, and a recent graduate of NYU Tisch School of the Arts with a BFA in Drama and a minor in Educational Theatre. Specializing in theater, I work with actors, ages 16-27, with a focus on audition prep, monologue coaching, college audition materials, and scene study. My coaching style emphasizes truthful storytelling, strong text analysis, and confidence-building to help emerging performers grow as artists and storytellers.

"Amazing personality and role model

Hi, I’m Brian Simpson, a PPR-certified pickleball coach originally from Scotland and now proud to call Ventura, California home. I love helping people discover the fun, social side of pickleball while building confidence and fitness along the way. Whether you’ve never picked up a paddle or you’re getting back into movement after a break, I’ll meet you exactly where you are, no pressure, just progress.

Mike has been a running coach and performance specialist since 2006. Mike has guided more than 1000 athletes to a wide spectrum of goals, from ages 8 to 80, from 5k to marathon, including former couch potatoes, as well as Olympic hopefuls. He is a former track & field coach and physical education teacher at the prestigious Sidwell Friends School, and has taught an undergraduate performance psychology course at George Washington Univ and Marymount Univ. Mike has published a book on run training.

With over 30 years on the court and experience competing at the college level, I bring a lifelong love of basketball to every session. I specialize in developing fundamentals—shooting, passing, and defense—for beginners through intermediate players. I coach in Santa Monica at Reed Park and private residences, offering personalized, goal-driven (in writing 😁) training that builds skill, confidence, and understanding of the game. As a father of two teens (one at Pali High and one at SaMo) and a COO by day, I value focus, growth, and helping each player reach their potential.

"I dribble with my head up and can use my left hand better now. Thanks!

We help adults overcome fear to become strong and confident swimmers! Learn to swim with Division 1 and Olympic trials qualifiers who can take you to the next level in the shortest amount of time.

"Yusuf helped me learn to swim for my vacation! I dreamed of swimming in a Cenote and i did :)

Anael Davoodpour is a certified yoga teacher with a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education and a 200-hour Yoga Alliance certification. She teaches Hatha, Vinyasa Flow, Yin, and Kids Yoga for all ages and experience levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners. Her classes combine mindful movement, breathwork, strength, flexibility, and relaxation, creating an inclusive and supportive environment where students can build balance, confidence, and a deeper connection with themselves.

I’ve taught multiple styles of Yoga and also Thai Massage at various studios in Los Angeles and at the White Lotus Foundation in Santa Barbara for over twenty years. I have advanced training in Yoga and Thai Massage and a degree in Social Work. My teaching focuses on Restorative yoga, stretching, relaxation and my training and experience in Thai bodywork.

Madeleine is the founder and guide behind Poise (poisedbym.com), bringing over a decade of experience in Yoga, meditation and mindfulness practices for clients of all ages and levels. Her work combines trauma-informed approaches, somatic awareness and nervous system regulation to support resilience, recovery and holistic well being. She integrates insights from buddhist psychology and neuroscience- informed Mindfulness to create safe, inclusive and transformative experiences.

"As an athlete, I wanted to improve my flexibility and sharpen my focus, and these sessions have exceeded my expectations. I’ve noticed better mobility, quicker recovery, and feel much more present during training and competition. The combination of movement and breathwork has made a real difference in both my performance and mindset. Highly recommend to any athlete looking for an edge.