Private Lessons & Coaches in Encinitas, CA

With 17 years of baseball instruction, I cultivate not only skills but a lifelong love for the game. My dedication extends to fostering each player's unique potential, focusing on precision, strategy, and sportsmanship. Let's work together to unlock your full baseball potential. I also am a current professional baseball player.

"Coach Al is a coach on my 10u team, he helped me with my swing and helped me gain confidence in the box, he showed me how to stay calm and always have an approach before stepping in, he also taught me what to do with two strikes and what adjustments I can make to allow me to better see the ball in and battle in the box. Overall I love his style and teaching and I’m thankful for his help.

I have 14 years of teaching experience in the U.S. Navy as a Damage Controlman, where training and mentoring Sailors is a core responsibility. I teach through a patient, structured, and hands-on approach, adapting to each student’s learning style. I’ve worked with students ranging from brand-new Sailors to senior leaders, helping them master technical skills, emergency procedures, and professional development goals.

New to pickleball? I coach beginners and new players who want to understand the game, improve their skills, and feel confident playing with others. My lessons focus on fundamentals, movement, and smart decision-making — all in a positive and supportive environment.

"Coach is very knowledgeable in pickleball. Taught me to fix my serves and drives! Now they’re killer!

With a lifelong dedication to the sport, I cultivate a love for tennis. I specialize in personalized instruction that empowers players to elevate their game. I focus on building solid fundamentals and smart strategy.

For over 16 years, I've cultivated a passion for soccer, transforming novices into skilled players. I offer expertise and dedication, fostering a fun, professional learning environment for all skill levels. My approach blends technical skills with tactical understanding.

Unlocking your pickleball potential is my specialty. With 5 years of coaching, I provide tailored instruction, fostering both skill and a love for the game. Certified in both IPTPA (International Pickleball Teaching Prof Association) and DUPR (dynamic universal pickleball rating), I coach students the skills, shot making and strategies to elevate their game.

"An avid golfer for 40 years, I started pickleball casually about a year ago thinking that it would give me something to do in the evenings (we have lighted courts). It quickly became an obsession. Coach Kevin taught me the basics, then the not-so-basics, then finally the strategies and IQ of the game. I am in love. I would rank pickleball now at the same level of passion as golf for me!

Hello! My name is Dora Crissel Garcia, and I am a passionate educator, visual artist, and tutor with extensive experience working with K-12 students in both classroom and one-on-one settings . I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Visual Arts, a Master's Degree in Education, and I am currently pursuing a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership. My teaching style is patient, engaging, and student-centered. I believe every student can succeed when learning is personalized and supportive, and enjoyable.

Hey, I'm Luke! I grew up surfing Socal from Oside to Ventura, including Malibu recently, where I go to school at Pepperdine University. I specialize in taking advanced beginners and intermediate surfers to that next step. Going from whitewash to open faces, doing your first carves and snaps... whatever that next step in progression is, we'll get there together. I'll walk you through what you can specifically do and feel with your body to achieve your goals.

Benjamin Tibbs is a results-driven golf coach with over 25 years of experience in the game, dedicated to helping golfers unlock real, lasting improvement while keeping the game enjoyable and sustainable. With a foundation rooted in Junior PGA competition, Benjamin brings both the mindset of a player and the precision of a coach—understanding not only what to change, but how to build the confidence to execute it under pressure. Benjamin coached at GOLFTEC (Irvine, CA), where his instruction emphasized measurable improvement through modern golf performance systems—combining structured lesson plans with technology-supported feedback such as high-speed video analysis, 3D motion capture, and launch monitor ball-flight data. This data-driven approach helps golfers move beyond guesswork, turning “feel” into “real” and creating a clear roadmap for progress. In addition to his coaching background, Benjamin is a certified Stack & Tilt Network instructor, trained in a complete swing system designed around consistent fundamentals and a shared language between golfer and coach. Stack & Tilt focuses on building predictable contact, controlling low point, and creating a repeatable motion that holds up across clubs and playing conditions—making it especially effective for golfers who want consistency rather than “quick fixes.” Benjamin’s coaching style is direct, structured, and highly personalized. Every student receives a roadmap tailored to their body type, athletic profile, and goals—whether the focus is breaking 100, building a reliable draw, increasing driver distance, sharpening wedge play, or lowering handicap through better ball striking. At the core of Benjamin’s philosophy is a simple belief: great golf is built, not found. He specializes in helping golfers replace inconsistency with clarity—so they leave each session knowing exactly what to practice, why it matters, and how it translates to the course.

"I started golfing 6 months ago and had gone through multiple golf instructors from the local golf course at Oak Creek to PGA Superstore and more without able to get concrete feedback and analysis from my lessons. After hearing about Golftec from a friend and reading some reviews, I decided to go in for a swing analysis with Ben Tibbs. I immediately saw the value and benefit of the technology they use showing you not only what you're doing right or wrong but also what the pros are doing right. I immediately signed up for a 6 month lesson plan with Ben. In less than 10 lessons with Ben (one of which was a putting lesson), I have gone from the plagued "out to in" swing path to a consistent and more confident "in to out" swing path; allowing me to finally draw the ball! The biggest benefit above hitting the ball better and farther is having a more effortless and easy on my body swing (and less frustrating). People spend a lot of money on golf equipment but if you really want to play this game long term, invest in a coach. To think even Tiger, Kobe, Jordan, and Serena had coaches at the peak of careers, we can definitely use a coach to accelerate us on the learning curve. I appreciate Golftec because unlike just taking lessons on a range, you have video feedback, and detailed analysis/breakdown of what's working and not working in YOUR own swing. Not to mention it's at a fraction of the price of range instructors. Ben has been an amazing instructor. He's very experienced, knowledgeable, and patient; three traits needed for a great coach. He's very methodical in his approach by teaching you sequentially different ways to feel each aspect (position) of your swing. Don't go in thinking you can "fix" your swing in one day or week because there are a total of 10 positions making up your swing. Ben expertly broke it down so well that I now have a real playable golf swing!

Former NCAA Division I beach volleyball athlete at Saint Mary’s College and program record holder for most wins in a single season. WCC All-Conference, AVCA Top Flight Award winner, and former club and camp coach. I work best with motivated athletes willing to be coached, work hard, and step outside their comfort zones. My coaching emphasizes technical development, accountability, and video analysis to help players visualize progress and refine their skills.

"Hannah was super fun and comfortable to learn from. She taught me how to use proper hitting mechanics which allowed me to hit more consistently and adjust to different situations.