Private Lessons & Coaches in Oldsmar, FL

Transitioning from a lifelong tennis journey, I've spent the last two years deeply immersed in the world of pickleball, and now, as a 4.5 player, coaching is my primary passion. My own start in pickleball came from lessons with a skilled local instructor, and I've since played in various tournaments. This hands-on experience shaped my down-to-earth coaching methodology. When you train with me, we'll begin at the foundation, just as I did: starting short, with underhand strokes, and progressively moving back. I'll guide you through essential serves, introducing you to specific serve techniques. Each session will kick off by understanding and evaluating your existing skills, after which we'll journey deeper into technical expertise. My goal is to craft lessons tailored to your needs and ensure that, through my coaching, your love and proficiency in pickleball grows exponentially.

"Holly is very concise and makes even work outs fun. We have a great time and hope to play with a group soon.

Dylan Bauder is a passionate pickleball coach dedicated to helping players of all skill levels enhance their abilities and confidence on the court. As a USA Pickleball Ambassador for Pasco County, Dylan has competed at the 4.5+ level, bringing a wealth of strategic knowledge and technical expertise to his coaching. His approach focuses on providing personalized feedback in a fun and supportive environment, motivating players to achieve their fullest potential. Dylan’s love for coaching stems from his desire to share the joy of pickleball and foster a strong sense of community within the sport.

"Dylan is a fantastic instructor. He is able to make complicated concepts simple with easy to understand demonstrations. He takes time to get to know you what you want to work on and improve. He is an excellent player himself and always a joy to interact with on and off the courts.

For the past 17 years, I've developed a deep love for playing and teaching football. I have coached youth flag for 3 years, and been playing college football for the past 4 with one year of eligibility remaining. I am originally from St.Louis, but football and family brought me to the Tampa area. I hope to inspire the youth to fall in love with the sport of football and chase their dreams!

"Robert was the best teammate I ever had, he pushed me to limits I never thought I could go.

I was professionally trained in soccer for 5 years and bring high-level skills, discipline, and game intelligence to every session. I focus on strong fundamentals, smart decision-making, conditioning, and building confidence. My goal is to help players improve quickly while developing a winning mindset and love for the game. ⚽

I grew up playing soccer and still train daily, so I bring a player’s mindset into every session. I’m also a certified strength and conditioning coach, which allows me to teach proper movement, balance, speed, and power—not just footwork. Whether the player needs help with first touch, dribbling, shooting, or overall fitness, I build sessions around their exact goals. I keep coaching positive and honest, and I want every athlete I work with to leave feeling stronger, more confident, and excited to come back.

I have 20 years of experience playing acoustic and electric guitar in original and cover bands. I’ve performed across the US and Caribbean in touring bands and as a solo multi-instrumentalist. I have played and performed genres from pop to rock to ska to Mexican regional music. I can help you learn to play cover songs. I can teach you to understand tabs and chord charts. I have years of song writing experience and I can help you understand music theory as a basis for song writing.

My experience has been inside the ring. Now at the point in my life I'm willing to share training methods experiences basic to an open division fighter.

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 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.

Michael-Ray Pallares, the Director of Coach Training and Education for the UPT, is a former professional tennis player from the Dominican Republic. As a player, he was a two-time USTA national champion as a junior, received a full scholarship to play at the University of Alabama, ranked Top 10 in NCAA Division 1 tennis and held an ATP ranking for more than ten years while representing his country in the Davis Cup and the Central American and Caribbean Games. Michael-Ray has traveled extensively as a professional tour coach and/or sparring partner for several ATP and WTA players ranked top 10 in the world. He also served as Technical Director of the Panamanian Tennis Federation, Turkmenistan Tennis Federation and the Guam National Tennis Federation as an Expert Coach for the International Tennis Federation undertaking the Development of National Sport Structure, creating an action plan to strengthen the tennis program approved by the International Olympic Committee and Olympic Solidarity. He is now promoting the game of tennis worldwide through his foundation, One Love Tennis and the UPT coach education platform.

"Michael-Ray has really helped with my footwork, conditioning and overall movement on the court, which has improved my game so many levels!