Private Lessons & Coaches in Encinitas, CA

My passion is helping players build the right foundation from day one. I teach proper mechanics, footwork, and technique so you improve naturally instead of spending years fixing bad habits. I’ve invested over $20,000 learning from top SoCal coach Austin Sveom and earned 17 tournament medals. Lessons are $20/hr (donated to charity)—you reserve the court at Barnes Tennis Center. I teach one evening lesson per day so every student receives my full attention.

"I’ve taken lessons before, but this was different. Instead of just hitting balls, Kishan explained why each adjustment mattered. My resets, footwork, and consistency improved almost immediately.

I am a Division 1 football player going into my Red shirt sophomore season. I am from New York and was ranked a top 6 Defensive Lineman in the North East. Looking to work with some younger talent and get them better!

I am a dedicated French tutor with several years of experience of teaching French to children and adults. My lessons focus on building confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in engaging, interactive, and personalized activities. I am passionate about helping learners develop a love for the French language and culture while achieving their individual language goals.

I hold a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and am passionate about helping students building confidence in reading, writing, and learning. My experience includes mentoring and working with young people through spots and volunteer settings, where I learned the importance of patience, encouragement, and adapting to different learning styles. Whether a student is looking to improve academically or gain confidence in their abilities, I strive to make learning engaging, approachable, and rewarding.

I coached men's college basketball for 16 years and women's for 10. I coached also High school girls basketball for 8 years at a low income first generation school. I coached intercollegiate tennis for 20 years and I also played intercollegiate basketball and tennis. I primarily work with professional athletes and intercollegiate athletes, but I do take on a few new clients a year that are beginners, middle schoolers, and high schoolers.

With two decades dedicated to basketball, I cultivate players' skills and strategic thinking. My tailored approach fosters confidence, maximizing potential on and off the court. I provide focused basketball lessons and coaching services.

"Have been working with the trainer for years now, also an old teammate of mines as he started to grow and become a trainer we still get that work in together

Hi! I’m Stanislas. I’m a competitive tennis player from France with over 17 years of experience and an 11.5+ UTR. I currently play collegiate tennis in San Diego and coach players of all ages and levels. I adapt each lesson to your goals, whether you want to build consistency through repetition or focus more on live-ball drills, point play, and competition.

Andes is a writer across genres based in San Diego. Their creative work has been published in Stone of Madness Press, Electric Literature, Bi Women Quarterly, and elsewhere. They hold an M.A. in English and have studied creative writing in the M.F.A. program at Columbia University. They have been an English lecturer at Texas State University and a creative writing teaching artist at the Austin Public Library Foundation. They currently teach at EngEasy and at Writers, Ink.

I have a passion for helping players improve on and off court; Pickleball can also teach us great life lessons! I want to empower other women, and am dedicated to bringing a learning mindset towards your goals. I recently won a local tournament in San Diego and my mission is to make this incredible sport accessible to everyone, whether you want to pay recreationally or are ready to try a tournament. Whether you're a casual player or an aspiring competitor, I can help you elevate your game. We can cover the basics as you develop a love of the game or we can do drills and incorporate some game play analysis. Let me know and I'll tailor it around your needs. Thanks for considering me as a coach!

" Ann is a competitive player and a good teacher. She brought my wife and her friends into the game and now we all love playing this sport a few times a week. It's become an addiction and we can't get enough of it. Ann makes it fun to practice and refine shots too. She will tailor lessons to your skill level and interests if you know what you want to work on.

I am an experienced math and physics tutor with a strong academic background and a long record of effective, personalized teaching. I hold a Master’s degree in Physics and have eight years of teaching experience across K–12 through upper-division calculus. I have taught in both classroom and one-on-one settings, developed structured curricula, and created personalized lesson plans tailored to each student’s needs. I love deeper understanding of complex rules, and I'll help you understand them!