Private Lessons & Coaches in Galt, CA

With 15 years on the court, I offer personalized basketball coaching. I cultivate fundamental skills, strategic thinking, and a passion for the game. Let's elevate your performance together! I also have a personal court for summer

"Great coach was very skilled and patient with my son who was just starting out. After a few practicing my son was able to play in pick up games.

For four decades, I've nurtured soccer skills, blending technique with strategic insight. My passion is unlocking potential on the field, fostering growth in players of all levels. I aim to instill a lifelong love for the game. After an initial assessment, I plan a curriculum designed to help players improve their game quickly. I blend my experience as a professional player along with over 30 years of coaching to target aspects of players abilities that need improvement as well as elevating players strengths in a fun and educational environment.

I have 15 plus years as an academic tutor, tutoring in Mathematics and Reading/Reading Comprehension! I have a high school diploma, Associates of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts, a Bachelor's Degree in Biology, and am currently in a Masters Program in Education at University of Arizona Global Campus! I love learning and teaching others. I've tutored all kinds of student with different learning styles and learning challenges. I have a true passion and gift for helping my students succeed!

Declan Alenda is a Sacramento-based basketball trainer with 2-3 years of experience developing athletes of all ages and skill levels. Having trained 15+ players through personalized 1-on-1 and small group sessions, Declan brings a detailed, athlete-first approach to every workout. His development as a trainer was elevated through a hands-on mentorship under Jordan Lawley, an NBA trainer. where he assisted in conducting elite-level workouts and independently led sessions with young hoopers

"Only got to work with Coach Declan twice due to Scheduling on our end. But in two lessons my son came home more confident and a better shooter. Wish we could’ve worked together more

Hello, my name Dave, or coach Anderson. I’ve been coaching basketball at Escalon High for15 years now. I played at Escalon and still hold the record for all time leading points . I played at mjc before moving to San Diego state. I teach all levels of kids in this sport. Fundamentally sound players to early beginners. I love being in the gym. I expect hard work, and lots of smiles. I have a wide variety of drills that accommodate all skill levels and ages.

When I picked up a paddle just 2.5 years ago, I had zero athletic background. No tennis, no racquetball, nothing. It was just me, a paddle, and the curiosity to see what this “pickleball game” was all about. Fast forward to today, and I’m now a 5.0+ DUPR rated player who has medaled in 14 out of 15 tournaments, including the PPA Tour. My most recent win was achieving gold at the 5.0 level. What sets me apart isn’t just the wins—it’s how I got there. I broke my left hand three years ago (yep, the one I use for everything), so I taught myself to play right handed. The result? I became a true two sides of the court player with a special knack for left side dominant play. Combine that with my experience partnering with left handed players, and I can give you unique strategies for lefty/righty pairings that most coaches are not aware of and never even considered. What I Specialize In: * Tournament Prep & Strategy – Building confidence through mental game prep, match tactics, and step-by-step planning. * Aggressive Topspin 3rd Shot Drops – Turning defense into offense is my bread and butter. Getting to the kitchen after the serve is my specialty * Two Handed Cross Court Dinks – Achieving consistency while adding aggressive top spin. * Left Side Domination & Partner Play – Maximizing strengths in duos with unique strategy. Especially powerful with lefty/righty duos. Why Work With Me? I know what it’s like to start from scratch and grind it out. I’ve built my game shot by shot, drill by drill, laugh by laugh. Now, I’m ready to share that journey with players of all levels—whether you’re picking up a paddle for the first time or gearing up for your next gold medal run. Pickleball is competitive, yes—but it’s also fun. With me, you’ll learn the strategies, level up your skills, and maybe even laugh at my bad jokes while doing it.

I have been swimming since I was 9 years old, and have loved it as soon as I jumped in the pool. I also taught swim lessons at my community pool for three years before moving into coaching swim for the year-round swim team that practiced at my Community College where I was attending at the time. I have worked with all different levels of swimmers as well as many different age groups. I am enthusiastic and patient, and understand the importance of working with my swimmers to set their goals.

"Coach Cole is always very supportive of us both in swimming and outside of it and always listens to us.