Private Lessons & Coaches in Montecito, CA

COACH AT MERION CRICKET CLUB Driven by a lifelong love of tennis, I bring 18 years of experience to the court, honed from my time as a college player. I'm passionate about fostering a fun, engaging environment where players of all levels can improve their skills and deepen their love for the game.

"I really enjoyed working with Ilias as he was a great coach who made the lesson engaging and fun. The session helped me focus on improving my technique while keeping things enjoyable. If you’re looking for a friendly and effective tennis lesson, I’d recommend giving Ilias a try! You won’t be disappointed. 🎾🙂

As a golf instructor with six years of experience, I'm dedicated to helping players of all levels elevate their game. I strive to create a supportive, yet challenging environment where you can unlock your full potential on the course. My passion for golf is infectious.

"We practiced swings and form.

With over a decade on the court, I cultivate skills in players of all levels. My experience as a seasoned player allows me to provide unique insights and personalized coaching strategies. I'm patient and will provide good rallies and strong feedback. Let's elevate your tennis game!

"Hunter is very professional and helpful. On the class he can tell immediately what I need to improve, and he knows what kind of training can solve that problem for me.

With over three decades of surfing experience (and surf filmmaking), I offer tailored coaching for all skill levels, grounded in a deep understanding of wave dynamics and technique. As a life-long amateur surfer, I blend passion with precision, ensuring a safe, effective, and enjoyable learning journey. I'm an expert longboarder but have also worked with top tier shortboard athletes doing footage capture/analysis for style, power, flow. Whatever your level or goals are, I'm eager to help out and have some fun.

Hi Looking forward to teaching anyone to play golf. It’s a fantastic sport that closely aligns with life and its principles. I have 45 years of experience. As a former UCLA golf team member and tour pro, I offer personalized instruction to elevate your game. Let's refine your skills and achieve your golfing aspirations together!

"I can’t say with enough enthusiasm — Renee is an awesome coach and awesome person to hang with. She was so patient and attentive. We were total rookies going into this first lesson and left with the feeling that we can step on the course and just enjoy ourselves. Of course, many many more learnings are needed, but we now feel like a part of the world of golf and are excited to keep learning. We did a couples lesson for our wedding anniversary, and our time with Renee was a perfect way to have some laughs, experience the joy of a new sport, and pick up useful skills from the first minute to the last. Highly recommended! (Also, Soule is a gorgeous course!)

I'm a student athlete from Brazil, currently playing college tennis in the USA.I have been playing tennis for over 10 years and have a strong passion for the game.I have experience working at summer camps and giving private lessons to players all ages and levels.I also offer hitting sessions for players who want a consistent and competitive practice partner, I'm very patient, respectful and focused on helping each player improve in a positive and supportive environment.

"Great lesson, really fun.

I've been on a thrilling pickleball journey, transforming into a formidable 4.5 player. My passion for this exciting sport aligns with my commitment to continuous improvement. Beyond the court, I bring my expertise as a fitness trainer to the game, dedicating 15 hours weekly to playing and drilling. This unique combination allows me to not only master the intricacies of pickleball but also to enhance players' skills through fitness-focused strategies. Whether you're looking to improve your game and fitness or simply enjoy the exhilarating world of pickleball, I'm here to guide you on this exciting journey. Let's hit the court and elevate your pickleball experience together!

"Thanks to Marcus guidance, I’ve experienced remarkable improvement in my pickleball game!”"

Donatella Biscayart, a passionate tennis player from France, brings over a decade of experience in the sport to her teaching. Having honed her skills since the age of 7, she offers a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her students. With a patient and encouraging approach, Donatella ensures that her students not only learn the technical aspects of tennis but also find joy and fulfillment in the game.

"She is an amazing instructor! I already played a little tennis but she really helped my technique. I feel way more confident in my tennis skills. She is also so sweet definitely recommend!

Elevate your tennis game with my 16 years of playing experience. As a former collegiate athlete, I bring unique insights to help you reach your full potential on the court. My passion lies in fostering a fun and challenging learning environment for players of all levels.

"Darian is patient, helpful, and kind even when I feel uncoordinated and clumsy. He’s strengthened my technique with precision. He’s quite particular about the technique, but it works. One thing I need to work on now is my own stamina, and then i’ll be a noticeably stronger tennis player than I was before I started meeting with Darian.

As a former Division 1 athlete with two decades of experience, I bring a unique blend of high-level skill and passionate instruction to the court. My coaching style emphasizes building a strong technical foundation while fostering a love for the game in a fun and supportive environment. Let's work together to elevate your game and unlock your full potential on the court!

"To Whom It May Concern, My name is Ariel Ricasata, a parent and a 26-year Veteran of the United States Navy. I am writing this letter for the purpose of making a personal recommendation for Mr. Jose Arreola, whom I have known as a tennis player and a tennis coach for over four years. Particularly, he coached the boys' and girls' tennis team for Port Hueneme high school. After thoughtful considerations about his technical proficiencies in tennis along with his notable credentials with his tennis coaching job at the high school, I asked him to privately coach my two young children to further develop their tennis skills. I did this because I saw the necessary skill sets in him not only to coach tennis but his interpersonal skills. It is my strong belief that anyone seeking these valuable skills will strongly benefit from what Mr. Arreola has to offer. For almost three decades of my military career, 1 have developed a keen ability in evaluating people's character by their capacity to communicate and how they carry themselves. Mr. Arreola displays those vital elements. I find him passionate as a tennis coach and a mentor to children seeking guidance not only in sports but in life. As a tennis counselor, he knows how to listen and provide effective plans to achieve positive results. I am especially impressed with Mr. Arreola's ability to evaluate and actively attend to the needs of his players and tennis clients. He is naturally resourceful in creating training processes and is a problem solver in matters pertaining to training progression. He has instinctive abilities to harness the mental and physical strengths of students and use those to continue to improve people by providing clear, timely, and achievable results. Consequently, both my children excelled highly in the field of athletics (not only in tennis) but more importantly, my children truly enjoyed the demanding training journey with Mr. Arreola. Based on my experience and personal accounts of his overall expertise that produced outstanding results for my children in a highly demanding athletic program, it is my complete satisfaction to provide the highest endorsement for Mr. Jose Arreola for positions that require judicious guidance, productive training, constructive counseling, high-level coaching, comprehensive evaluating, and top-notch mentoring. I have no doubt that he will uphold any charges given to him and highly excel expectations. Since Dione