Private Lessons & Coaches in Alameda, CA
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“Randa genuinely enjoys coaching and it shines through. She breaks down skills into bite sized drills and is incredibly patient. My 10yr old throughly enjoys her coaching style and we’ve seen a difference in her confidence and skill levels after only 2 lessons. Can’t wait to see what additional lessons bring. We highly recommend Coach Randa!”Stacy, parent
About RandaI’ve been playing volleyball for over 30 years and absolutely love teaching beginners how to play this wonderful sport. I’ve played on adult leagues for many years. I love teaching children to adults and make our lessons fun! I taught my daughter the sport of volleyball at 4 years old. Now she’s loves playing. It’s such a fun sport and great exercise.
I teach at the volleyball court in the Richmond District. I only teach beginners at this time. 🤾🏽♀️🏐🤾🏻Go to profile99OutstandingTop rated
Randa T.From $115 per lesson
“My kids just has the first lesson with coach Marc and it was so great! Look forward to the future lessons.”Phyllis C., parent
About MarcI am a highly skilled and certified professional specializing in the game of golf, and I am on the National Registry of Professional Golf Instructors. As an expert in my field, I am dedicated to helping players develop their game with a focus on comfortability, consistency, confidence, and contact. My teaching approach is tailored to each individual player's unique needs and goals, ensuring that they receive personalized attention throughout the learning process. With a passion for the sport and a commitment to excellence, I strive to bring out the best in my students and help them achieve their full potential on and off the course. Most recently I became the League Director for The Junior Tour powered by Under Armour. This is a sanctioned league nationwide for children ages 6-18.Go to profile99OutstandingTop rated
Marc E.From $120 per lesson
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“Matthew was wonderful and helped us stand up and feel confident!”Phoebe R., student
About MatthewI've been in the water since I was very young. I started as a Junior Lifeguard then was seasonal Lifeguard in Newport Beach, CA. I've surfed all over the world. I've pursued big swells in Indonesia as well as mainland Mexico, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and Iceland.Go to profile99OutstandingTop rated
Matthew R.From $150 per lesson
“Brian's lesson was amazing and I really enjoyed the 1 h lesson with my son. Brian has rich knowledge and improved our skills of pickleball. While he taught us, he was watching our body movements and paddle face and he corrected the right places. That helps us to improve and he knows the pickleball game strategy, next time we offer him to have a lesson to improve our game.”Hiriko, parent · shared by Brian
About BrianBrian brings a rare combination of rapid progression, high-level competitive experience, and analytical depth to his coaching. In just eight months, he climbed from a 2.7 to a 4.599 DUPR competing regularly with 4.5+ level players. That kind of trajectory isn’t accidental. It reflects deliberate practice, smart drilling, and a deep understanding of patterns, probabilities, and pressure moments. Brian doesn’t just teach shots—he teaches advantage. He thinks in terms of exchange ratios, positioning leverage, and when a speed-up truly earns you a 51–49 edge instead of opening you up to a counter. His fast hands and aggressive instincts are backed by thoughtful decision-making, helping players build controlled offense rather than reckless pace.
What separates Brian is how clearly he sees the game. He understands rating systems, regional play styles, and how skill translates across levels. He’s studied what actually moves DUPR, what causes plateaus, and how to break through them—because he’s lived it. Whether you’re a 3.0 trying to stabilize your third shot, a 4.0 stuck at a ceiling, or a tournament player refining hands battles, Brian coaches with structure, intentionality, and measurable progress in mind. If you want to level up intelligently—not just hit harder, but win smarter—he’ll help you build a game that holds up under pressure.
^ yes, written by ai. real people don’t use that many em dashes. I prompted chatGPT to write a couple paragraphs about me based on the hundreds of internal conversations I had with it.Go to profile99OutstandingTop rated
Brian Y.From $120 per lesson
5.0 · 3 lessons · 🏀 BasketballNext: Today, 6:00 AMSan Rafael High School · 21.2 miIndoor venues available3 Star Point Guard
“Mitchell corrected a few flaws in my swing and I saw major improvements by the end of the lesson”Alex, student
About MitchellI am a PGA Associate and certified golf instructor with credentials from GolfTEC, USGTF (Level 3), and the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI). Competed in Q-School and Monday qualifying events, able to provide insights and opportunities into tournament golf. I specialize in data-driven instruction using launch monitors, 3D motion measurement, and video analysis to help players understand and improve their swing.Go to profile99OutstandingTop rated
Mitchell C.From $180 per lesson
“Tom has been coaching my son for a few years, his knowledge and expertise is evident at every practice and tournament. We are thankful for your coaching skills, our athlete has grown tremendously with you by his side.”Karen V., parent
About Thomas**GREAT STUDENTS MAKE GREAT COACHES**
For the past 20 years, I have been coaching and instructing many of the top golfers in Solano County. I firmly believe that "great players make great coaches." Here are some of my esteemed references:
Aaron Beverly: Aaron has competed on the PGA, APGA, and Canadian Tours. During his time at Sac State, he broke numerous records and has won on the APGA Tour. He holds several course records, including a 59 at Rancho Murieta.
Easton Hether: Class of 2026 at Cal State East Bay, Easton has already secured first-place finishes in tournaments and was named the 2023 Conference Freshman of the Year; 2025 CSEB Athlete of the Year; 2026 Career Athlete Award
Anthony Del Dotto: A Class A PGA Professional and graduate of PGA/PGM New Mexico State, where he was a Jones Cup Champion.
Mark Mills: Operations Manager at Jelly Belly. Mark improved from shooting over 100 to breaking 90 in just months through dedication to my 'Five Keys Method.'
Although I now coach part-time, I have spent the past 20 years coaching and instructing for The City of Fairfield, Holy Spirit Middle School, and most recently, the Vacaville High Bulldogs.
More than 10 of my students have gone on to play at the college level. But one of my proudest accomplishments is every junior player I have coached that went on to play in high school made their varsity squad as freshmen.
Throughout these two decades, I have developed "The Five Keys" method of rapid learning. While I have specialized in instructing juniors with aspirations to play at the highest level, this method is designed for players who cannot dedicate hours each day to practice. The Five Keys Method focuses on accelerating progress without requiring extensive practice time.
The Five Keys has consistently proven its effectiveness over the years, and I take great satisfaction in helping golfers achieve their personal goals, whatever they may be.Go to profile99OutstandingTop rated
Thomas N.From $150 per lesson
“Great first lesson with Zach. I really appreciate his coaching style, with practical physical playing mixed in with understanding and learning rules of the game. Looking forward to more lessons.”Dev S., student
About ZachMy name is Zach Tone and I just graduated from San Diego State University! I was the president of the pickleball club there for 3 years, and played competitively in collegiate tournaments around the country. I have taught over 100 students the sport, and I have a passion for helping people get better. I also work with the National Collegiate Pickleball Association in order to find high quality coaches for junior leagues!Go to profile99OutstandingTop rated
Zach T.From $115 per lesson
“Coach Luc is absolutely amazing! He is so sweet, incredibly patient, and explains everything so thoroughly. Highly recommend!”Roy C., studentAbout LucHey there, I'm Luc, and my passion for pickleball runs deep—I bring the intensity and strategy of the game to life on the court. As an experienced and certified (PPR) coach, I'm all about crafting champions from the ground up! I've developed my coaching skills to focus on the unique dynamics of pickleball, helping players discover the joys of the game while also pushing their limits. Whether you're new to the sport or aiming to dominate your next tournament, I’m ready to work with you. Let’s grip those paddles, hit the courts, and elevate your game together. It's all about quick feet, strategic plays, and having a blast while we're at it—join me, and let's make your pickleball goals a reality!Go to profile99OutstandingTop rated
Luc N.From $100 per lesson
“Coach Joe was professional, kind, and supportive to the students! He was flexible and available for questions.”Erika B., student
About JoeHighly 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.Go to profile99OutstandingTop rated
Joe M.From $80 per lesson
“One of the best poker sharks at lucky chances casino”Ken, student · shared by Joshua
About JoshuaFormer poker pro who had a couple years of tiny spotlight and fame as a non-big pro. My accomplishments are two deep run in the $10K WSOP main event both in top 100 out of 6-7000 people events. In terms of cash game, I was staked playing up to $25/$50 and occasionally $25/$50/$100.
I eventually got tired of poker, focused several years full time at Pickleball, got good at that, enough to coach for it. And said, heck im good at poker, why not coach for it too!
Im the perfect coach for you if you play $1/2 or $2/5 NL at your local casino and want to simply do better or entirely crush that game.
I also teach how to card count Blackjack (been banned throughout Bay Area & Las Vegas).Go to profile99OutstandingTop rated
Joshua T.From $80 per lesson
5.0 · 5 lessons · 🥎 SoftballNext: Today, 6:00 AMTravels to you · Fremont, California
