18 coaches & instructors for lessons in Grass Valley, CA

With six years of professional coaching and a lifelong dedication to tennis, I've had the privilege of training a wide range of players, from toddlers to senior adults. My coaching journey began at various summer camps, refining my ability to enhance players' techniques and strategic skills. As a former top 50 player in USTA rankings, I bring a competitive edge to my coaching, coupled with expertise as a certified fitness coach to optimize on-court performance. Offering personalized lessons, dynamic hitting sessions, and fitness training, I am committed to helping you excel at every level of the game. Let's work together to elevate your technique, strategy, and overall performance on the court.

"One thing that stood out during the lesson with Yana was the good introduction to the basics. The session felt well-paced and engaging, making it easy to follow along. If you’re thinking about improving your tennis skills, Yana’s lessons are definitely worth trying out. The positive vibe and clear guidance helped make the experience enjoyable and motivating. 🎾

Patrick has been an instructor at Turkey Creek for five years and has recently transitioned to be an instructor for The Golf Spot as of September 2021. He provides professional instruction using video analysis, on-course instructions, and mental game awareness. In 2017, Patrick became an accredited member of the PGA of America. Besides his teaching career, Patrick has 20 years of competitive golf experience. He has played on the national junior level and college golf and is a mini-tour player. After winning and competing on many circuits, he decided to change his career to teaching as there was a flaw in golf teaching. Many students would learn the golf swing, but they still didn’t understand how to own their golf swing and play the game of golf, not just make great golf swings. As of January 2022, he has been nominated as one of the best instructors in the nation by Golf Digest under 40 years of age and strives to be the best teacher he can be daily.

"Patrick is the dude ! He makes you feel like one of the guys while instructing you through your lesson . Down to earth and easy to learn from .

71 years of golf experience, I have a 10 year old and a 16 year old playing worldwide. I have over 20 teens playing high school and college golf. Worked with over 400 women , men and youth over the past 10 years and at Woodcreek Golf Club, I AM THE OLD PRO. Going independent has allowed me to lower my rates and make learning golf not ridiculously expensive. I have a tremendous track record of Success!!! Please set up and reserve your first lesson. Fore Better Golf Scores is my company and Hit ‘em down the middle is my motto. I began playing golf at age 11 and never stopped!!! The sport represents a complex puzzle of physical movements and mental thoughts wandering in our minds. So, enjoy the journey, because learning how to play is a life-long experience that never ends!!! Hit ‘em down the middle

"Mort is a wonderful coach. Very patient. Clear explanations and drills to create more practice at home. My game is greatly improving. My shots go straight and my short game has dramatically improved!! Very respectful.

Ready to UP your pickleball game and have some fun? I teach in the Napa Valley as well as Sacramento and Roseville. I bring over two years of solid experience and my huge passion for sharing my love of the sport with players of all levels and ages. Let's work together to elevate your skills and unlock your full potential on the court. As a former competitive soccer player, I feel confident with my agility, coordination and strategy against a variety of opponents even though I do not have a tennis background. I will teach you the basics as well as elevate your skills and provide detail for you specifically on how to improve and progress to the next level player, or enter your first tournament whilst having so much fun!! This game provides amazing exercise, socialization and competitive play. It’s “adult recess” as I say! Let’s go!!!!!

"It was great to play a few real games and get a chance to practice some key skills like serving, returning, and communicating with a partner.

I’m a former NCAA Division 1 player for UC Davis teaching locally here in the Sacramento area. If you’re hoping to improve your game, I can help you get there fast. I have trained beginners into real players, improved competitive USTA players (2.5–5.0) and helped juniors go off to the next level for college tennis. Offering Private Lessons & Group lessons, high-level coaching focused on results: learn to love the game, master the Serve, Volley, forehand, backhand, develop cleaner technique, understand smarter match play. Limited Availability! Book your first session today and let’s elevate your game. 🎾

With 15 years of experience in the golf industry, Nick Buchta combines a deep passion for the game with a wealth of knowledge to help golfers improve their skills and elevate their enjoyment of the sport. Nick's competitive spirit also shines through- he placed second in the prestigious Sacramento County Open, demonstrating his high level of play and understanding of the game. Now, as a golf teaching professional, Nick brings this broad experience to the lesson tee, offering personalized instruction for golfers of all skill levels.

"“Really enjoying my lessons at Darkhorse golf club. The private practice facility is amazing and Nick has helped me so much.”

Embracing the dynamism and fun of pickleball is what I love most about coaching this fantastic sport. With 6 years of experience as a player and coach, I bring a deep understanding of the game to each lesson. Let's work together to elevate your game and unlock your full potential on the court. I have ongoing studies with national champion Pro Matthew Blom, and Touring Pro Doug Koch among others. I drill almost daily! Come join me! I try emphasize pain free pickleball in the techniques! Host KVMR FM RADIOUNION NEWS COLUMNISTPPR CERTIFIED LEVEL ONE

"Great. Easy to understand. Excellent technique. Drills to match.

With 4 years of division 1 playing and 4 years of professional experience. I bring to the table a tons of experience and knowledge for you to grow. Everything I learned on my journey will be easy access for you to learn from. Everyone is different so I don’t want to say I do anything one way. We all move and learn differently. With me you’ll get a custom plan for success.

"Scottie has been an outstanding pitching coach, and I feel lucky to have him. Having known him for a while now, I can confidently say he's made a real difference in my performance. His guidance is always on point, and he knows exactly what to say to help me get better. I've seen some great improvements in my mechanics and overall performance thanks to his coaching. I really appreciate his commitment and the positive impact he's had on my baseball journey.

Mason Troike | Elite Golf Coach & Former Collegiate Player Golf is more than a swing—it’s a combination of technique, strategy, confidence, and consistency. As a former collegiate golfer and accomplished competitor, Mason Troike helps players unlock their potential through personalized coaching built on proven fundamentals and real tournament experience.