Private Lessons & Coaches in Santa Cruz, CA

I am a PPR-certified Pickleball coach passionate about teaching and helping my students reach their desired potential. Bilingual in English and Spanish, I bring over 10 years of racket sports coaching experience to my sessions. I foster a supportive and inclusive environment, believing everyone can have fun while improving their skills. Additionally, I offer training with padels, various court targets, and a ball machine to enhance your learning experience.

"Great coach with strong technique, patience, and professionalism. Highly recommend!

Fueling the field for 15 years, I blend experience and enthusiasm to unlock each player's potential. My passion for soccer drives personalized coaching, fostering both skill development and a love for the game. Together, we'll achieve your goals.

"Coach Will is awesome! Super patient, punctual, knows so many ways to make the class engaging. My son loves it!

Unlock your tennis potential! I bring five decades of experience, including time as a pro athlete, to every lesson. My passion is guiding players of all levels to elevate their game in a fun, supportive environment. I remain competitive as a nationally ranked senior player. Let me help you become a complete player!

"What a WONDERFUL Coah! Paul is patient, kind, super knowledgable and make learning fun. I had a superb experience training with him.

I'm a seasoned soccer coach with 13 years of experience igniting passion and fostering talent on the field. My training blends technical mastery with tactical awareness to elevate every player's game. Let's unlock your potential together! Committed to Santa Clara university D1. 1 year of private training 1 on 1 coaching experience. Was mentored by Hakan Sukur (former Inter Milan, Galatasaray, Turkish national team player)

"Coach Alen is an excellent soccer coach and my son has dramatically improved his dribbling and shooting skill ever since we started the lessons with him. I highly recommend his lesson to anyone who is eagering to promote their child soccer skill to the next level

Golf should feel enjoyable, rewarding, and easier to understand. With 25+ years of California mini-tour competition and coaching experience, I help golfers build confidence and lower scores through clear, repeatable fundamentals. I coach all skill levels, from beginners to competitive players, with a focus on solid contact, short-game scoring, and swing mechanics that hold up under pressure. My coaching style is structured, personalized, and easy to follow, turning complex concepts into simple feels and actionable steps players can trust on the course. My goal is to help golfers play with more confidence, clarity, and enjoyment.

"Very well thought out and explained aspects throughout each part of the swing. Ajay was able to spot many of the key points in my swing that weren’t optimal and gave good points on how to fix it. I felt like I was set up very well to keep improving

Hello everyone, I am Gautam Nagpal, a seasoned tennis coach with a deep passion for the game that began in my childhood. Having played competitively through high school and varsity, I now focus on helping players enhance their consistency and elevate their game. My goal is to share my love for tennis and my expertise to enable every player enjoy this beautiful sport, get a great fitness/workout session & reach their full potential.

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I've been immersed in the world of racket sports since childhood, captaining my high school tennis team for two years and also enjoying table tennis. Now, my passion lies in pickleball, where I'm eager to share my expertise with you. My coaching focuses on practical skill development and building muscle memory through effective drills and exercises. I'll equip you with the right knowledge and techniques to get you confidently playing on the court in no time. Let's work together to elevate your pickleball game!

"Rimi’s lesson’s were incredibly helpful — it really refined my shot placement and deepened my understanding of the game’s nuances. She pointed out key areas I hadn’t focused on before, and I could immediately notice the difference. What stood out most was how Rimi blends both the physical and psychological aspects of pickleball — her calm, practical approach makes learning both effective and enjoyable. Highly recommend!

I’m a former math teacher and former tech exec turned pickleball enthusiast. Over the last couple of years, I’ve invested a massive amount of time studying the sport and breaking it down into its foundational pieces in order to teach myself how to excel at the game. In that time, I’ve gone from an absolute beginner to an advanced level player - I play at the 4.5+ level, I’ve won multiple medals in tournaments, and I’ve earned a Professional Coach certificate through PPR. In addition to independent coaching, I am also the lead pickleball coach at Bay Club Redwood Shores & Broadway. I am truly energized by teaching others everything I've learned about this sport. As a former math teacher and Harvard alum, I take an academic approach to coaching: lessons are planned in advance, skills are broken down into steps, there are opportunities to practice and make mistakes, and I provide written notes and videos post-lesson to solidify your learning. As a former tech leader, my coaching involves giving direct and timely feedback, relying on first principles to guide lessons, and adapting quickly to optimize your learning. Thank you for considering me and I hope to see you on the courts soon!

"Alan has been helping me so much with my game - my friends are impressed by my progress and I’m now more confident on court. Now working on my transition game and resetting - made good progress yesterday with Alan and looking forward to our next lesson. Alan is patient, supportive and very observant! An elite player and coach!!

With 35 years on the pitch, I'm dedicated to helping players of all levels elevate their game. I am also a seasoned middle school, high school, and junior college coach. Also, I am a Prep Soccer National Scout and ID Soccer Camp Director. As a soccer scout, I provide coverage and make player evaluations at the high school and club levels. I've completed over 500 evaluations and evaluated players on the U.S. Youth National teams as well as top youth players in the nation. Helping players get to the collegiate level is one of my main goals. My passion for soccer translates into tailored coaching, fostering skill development and a lifelong love for the sport. I aim to make learning fun. Players at all levels are welcome.

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