Private Lessons & Coaches in Keystone, FL

I’m a 5.0 DUPR player with tournament wins across the country at the 4.5–5.0+ level and a passion for helping players improve. I won my first tournament at the 3.5 level and taught myself how to improve into higher divisions! Whether you’re new to pickleball or looking to sharpen strategy, shot selection, consistency, and court positioning, I tailor each lesson to your goals. My coaching is positive and focused on building confidence while making the game fun. I will teach anywhere in 30 miles!

With a lifetime passion for basketball, I bring years of experience as both a player and a coach to every training session. I’ve coached a wide range of players, from youth teams in AAU and at the YMCA to dedicated one on one training. My coaching philosophy is built on the belief that greatness starts with a solid foundation. Then skill development, conditioning, mental toughness/IQ, and competitiveness. I train athletes of all ages and skill levels. Let’s get to work.

"What I like most about coach is he doesn’t just throw drills at me, he explains why we’re doing them. He breaks down my form and points out small details.

With over 16 years on the field, I foster both skill and sportsmanship. My passion is helping players of all levels discover their potential and achieve their goals in soccer. I am dedicated to nurturing the next generation of athletes.

With a performance career spanning decades, I bring artistry and vocal technique to my teaching. For 45 years, I've helped singers of all levels unlock their potential, grounded in my experience as a Concert Performer. I'm passionate about helping you find your voice!

Music is more than just notes on a page, it's a universal language. With 30 years of experience as a musician, I bring passion to every guitar lesson. Let's unlock your musical potential together.

"These lessons are amazing! Even as a beginner/intermediate player, I felt challenged in all the right ways. The teaching is patient, clear, and hands-on, so you’re actually playing and improving every lesson. I’ve tried other teachers before, but these lessons are different—they focus on real songs, real skills, and making progress fun. I can see my technique, timing, and confidence improving week by week. Honestly, if you want lessons that actually stick and make you excited to pick up your instrument, this is the place to be.

With two decades immersed in the world of dance, I bring a wealth of experience from my professional career to my coaching. My goal is to instill technique and foster a lifelong love for dance in each student. I offer personalized guidance to help you achieve your individual dance aspirations.

- Former Division 1 tennis player - Former Wabash university Men's tennis coach - Junior top 100 and ITF player - Head of junior programming at West Indy Racket club - Current head coach at Mira Bay Tennis Club

Former soccer player now certified sports performance coach specializing in youth athletic development, speed, agility, strength, and conditioning. I’ve spent years helping athletes improve performance, build confidence, and develop discipline through structured, high-energy training. My goal is to create a competitive and supportive environment that pushes athletes to reach their full potential.

With over eight years of experience as a swim instructor, Mercedez Shelton has been teaching swimming since she was 16. She has worked with students of all ages from infants in “Mommy and Me” classes to children, teens, adults and elderly, adapting her teaching style to meet each individual’s needs. Mercedez is passionate about helping swimmers build confidence, improve technique, and develop a lifelong love for the water. She is skilled in a variety of swim programs and teaching methods and brings a positive, encouraging approach to every lesson. Beyond swim instruction, she has experience leading water-based activities such as water aerobics and fitness exercises, and her background as a nanny and after-school program director gives her exceptional skills in childcare, safety, and classroom management. Mercedez prides herself on her ability to connect with students and parents alike, creating a safe, fun, and engaging environment where every swimmer can thrive.

"My son has mild sensory challenges, and finding the right instructor was hard. Mercedez was incredible, she was patient, understanding, and creative with her approach. He looks forward to every lesson now and has made so much progress in just a few months.

The strengths I have cultivated and rely on in my teaching are rooted in my diverse background. Two significant factors have shaped my growth and process as a pianist and musician. First, my initial musical training and development were strongly rooted in Taiwan. In Taiwanese music educational system, they enhance the training in theory, music history and aural skills. For the yearly high school and university entrance examinations, each applicant has to take theory, aural skills and music history exam, and these grades has a significant impact on the final decision regarding the school you will attend. Because of the rigorous training in theory and music history, not only am I able to easily grasp the composition’s structure and musical background, but it also offers me a framework for interpreting pieces and making informed decisions regarding phrasing, dynamics and expression. Furthermore, my love and passions through the piano and its ability for beauty and virtuosity were cultivated during my studies with Lina Yeh at National Taiwan Normal University in Taipei. Professor Yeh was a student of Hans Leygraf, who was a pupil of Schnabel’s student, Gottfrid Boon, due to this teacher-student relationship, I was fortunate enough to feel a strong connection to German piano music. Professor Yeh had influenced me profoundly, particularly in regard to composers like Mozart, Beethoven and Brahms. One significant aspect of my musical interpretation leans more towards Classical music. As a teacher, it is my goal to build a great teaching environment where they can sustain their passions. Through heavily relying on fluid technique and comprehending the underlying musical structure and harmonies, my desire is for my students to be able to utilize music as a communicative tool and eventually pass on this ability to their own students one day in the near future.