Private Lessons & Coaches in Laguna Niguel, CA

Hi welcome to my bio! I come from a very sport-centric family and have been playing tennis since the age of six at various levels. With over 30 years of tennis experience as a former college player and coach since 2007 I bring expertise in developing your technical skills, mentality, and fitness. One of my strengths is incorporating comprehensive and scientific-based nutrition advice to optimize your performance on court. Above all else my goal is to make tennis fun and competitive while fostering a love for the sport. See you on court!

18 years teaching the “pro” modern tennis concepts & methodology- natural progression and simplified technique & form- been called “organic” tennis by students

Hi! My name is Samuel, I’m from Brazil and a former competitive volleyball libero through the U21 Club level and Collegiate level. I trained with high-level programs including the São Paulo State Team and Brazilian National Team environments. I specialize in passing and platform technique, focusing on ball control, consistency, and confidence. I also help players build a strong mindset, discipline, and love for the game in a positive learning environment.

My name is Elliot Ruoo, and I am a former NCAA Division I soccer player at Liberty University and also have played professionally in England and Spain in the second and third division. I am currently a coach at LAFC academy and also have experience running camps in Spain. With several years of coaching experience and a USSF B Coaching license, I provide personalized training designed to improve technical skills, tactical awareness, and confidence for players of all levels. Every session is tailored to each athlete’s goals, creating a challenging and supportive environment that promotes measurable improvement and a lasting passion for the game.

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I’ve been playing soccer my whole life at some of the highest youth levels, including MLS NEXT, ECNL, and varsity soccer at Mater Dei High School. I’ve also been coaching for about a year now and really enjoy helping players improve the areas they need most, while also developing skills specific to their position. My goal is to help players grow their confidence, technique, and understanding of the game. Feel free to shoot me a text to see if I’d be the right fit for you.

"Bree Tran was an amazing young athlete to coach and always brought great energy and effort to every session. As the younger sister of Haley Tran, she loved following in her older sister’s footsteps and was always excited to learn and improve. Throughout training, Bree made huge progress with the basics of soccer, including footwork, ball control, passing, and confidence on the field. She was always positive, hardworking, and fun to coach, and it was great seeing her skills grow more every session.

I’m a passionate soccer coach with years of experience playing the sport, managing a Sunday league team, and training younger players one-on-one. I focus on developing strong fundamentals, confidence, teamwork, and a love for the game while creating a positive and encouraging environment where players can improve both on and off the field.

"I highly recommend Coach Jose to any player looking to improve their soccer skills. He helped me grow not only as a player but also as a person by teaching discipline, confidence, and teamwork. His passion for the sport is clear, and he creates a positive atmosphere where players feel motivated to learn and improve. Thanks to his coaching, I became a more confident player who enjoys the game even more.