Best 4 coaches for lessons near Fairfield, CA

Ever thought mastering a new skill could be fun and engaging? As an experienced pickleball player with 10 years of coaching experience, I'm passionate about helping players of all levels reach their full potential in a supportive and encouraging environment. I bring a wealth of knowledge from my years playing at a competitive level and a genuine love for sharing the joy of pickleball with others. Let's work together to elevate your game!

****NOTE: FOR EVERY ADULT SESSION, A SOLANO COUNTY JR RECEIVES A FREE SESSION**** 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: Currently a sophomore at Cal State East Bay, Easton has already secured first-place finishes in tournaments and was named the 2023 Conference Freshman of the Year. 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.

"Getting a lesson with Thomas was quite helpful. The information he shared really clarified some swing mechanics for me, which I hadn't fully understood before. Though I still need to work on steadying my stroke, I’m hopeful I can improve further with a bit more practice. If you're considering it, I’d say, why not try a lesson like this?

With over 25 years of playing, scouting, and coaching experience, Orlando Kelly has built a strong baseball foundation at every level of the game. His playing career began with four years at Oceana High School, where he developed into a competitive high school athlete before advancing to Skyline College for two seasons under coaches Dan Givens, Andy Leonard, and Terry Christian. He later continued his collegiate career at San Francisco State University, playing two years under coaches Mike Simpson and Tom Arrington. Professionally, Orlando played Short-Season Single-A baseball and gained international experience in the Dominican Republic Summer League with the Arizona Diamondbacks organization under coach Junior Navero. From 2005–2007, Orlando worked as a scout for the Golden Baseball League, evaluating talent and helping develop scout team players from the Dominican Republic, Panama, Puerto Rico, and Venezuela. He also provided private training for former MLB player Roberto Kelly. As a coach, Orlando led travel ball from 2010–2015 with the Giants organization in San Carlos under Tim Prieto and has continued developing young athletes as a Little League Majors coach from 2022–2026. His coaching philosophy emphasizes fundamentals, baseball IQ, discipline, and helping players compete at the highest level possible.

With two decades on the green, I'm dedicated to refining your game. My focus is tailored instruction for all levels, blending expert knowledge with a fun, engaging approach. I teach out of an indoor facility that includes 3 trackman bays, as well as a Course for the best of both worlds. Together, we'll unlock your golfing potential!