Private Lessons & Coaches in Irvine, CA

With two decades on the court, I bring both seasoned expertise and an infectious enthusiasm to tennis instruction. My experience as an experienced player allows me to offer strategic insights and skill refinement, fostering a supportive environment for growth. I am dedicated to helping you achieve your personal best, whatever your level!

What started as a love for the game quickly turned into something more — a passion for teaching it. I’m a certified pickleball instructor who has competed and thrived at the highest competitive levels, earning 5.0 tournament victories and stepping onto the court against top-25 PPA professionals. That experience playing against the best in the game isn’t just a cool story, I have felt the pace, the strategy, and the pressure of elite-level pickleball firsthand, and brings all of that to every lesson and clinic. Whether you’re just picking up a paddle for the first time or grinding to break into the 4.0+ ranks, I meet you exactly where you are. The goal is simple: help you have more fun, win more points, and fall in love with this game the same way it happened for me. Let’s rally. Book a session today.

Hello, my name is Stephen! I’m an Orange County local pickleball coach with a passion for teaching everyone of all ages and skill level. I enjoy coaching the fundamentals, with an emphasis on effective dinking, third shot drops and transitioning to the kitchen. I am a current 5.0 level pickleball player with a 24-2 record. I have helped develop players of all skill levels & age ranges and I bring a positive spirit that makes pickleball fun!

I started coaching officially in February 2025 for a small group, consistently weekly. I love helping students and athletes learning the game to improve, have fun, and gain fitness with pickleball. Previously, I had been a trainer for various sports and activities such as soccer, basketball, weightlifting, and martial arts.