Private Lessons & Coaches in Santa Cruz, CA

Hey there! I have been coaching private and small group training sessions for 4 years. This past year I coached a travel u10-11 boys team. I have also competed 5 years as an NCAA Division 1 women’s soccer players and 2 years in the USLW pre-professional league. I competed primarily as a left outside back/winger. However, I also played my entire club and high school career as a center forward. I love working with all ages, and I am excited to taylor sessions to your specific needs or positions!

Stepping onto the green should ignite a sense of excitement, and I'm here to help you find that spark. For the past 17 years, I've shared my passion for golf, honed from my experience as a Mini-Tour competitor, with players of all levels. Let's work together to elevate your game and unlock your full potential on the course.

" Sunil has been helping me with my golf game since 2022, and the progress I’ve made has been incredible. His understanding of swing mechanics is amazing, and he has helped me improve every aspect of my game, including my short game. Thanks to his coaching, my handicap dropped from 20 all the way down to 9. What I appreciate most is that he worked within my limitations and focused on small adjustments that made the biggest difference. I highly recommend Sunil to anyone looking to improve their golf game. On top of being an outstanding coach, he’s a genuinely great person to work with—friendly, approachable, and always smiling!

With over 15 years of surfing experience and 9+ years as a surf instructor, I deliver professional, safety-focused coaching tailored to all skill levels. My expertise in wave reading, surf technique, and ocean awareness helps students build confidence and progress efficiently. Fluent in five languages, I communicate effectively with an international clientele and create an inclusive, supportive learning environment.

I built my surfing foundation through Junior Lifeguards, wrestling, 24hr ocean/cliff rescue and time with shredder friends. With 33 years of dedicated practice, I now coach surfers of all levels, sharing techniques, insights, challenges and unique awareness the surf breaks demand. I've also used CAD to design next-gen surfboard fins. These airfoil-based, winged fins generate more thrust and lift, making surfing easier and more controlled for beginners while unlocking radical lines for experts.

"I've been surfing for a long time, but I love how Todd surfs and decided I'd ask him to try some coaching with me. He was able to point out some things about what board I may rather surf, and he ended up being right! He also shared with me a number of unique navigation and wave-tracking methods that I find fascinating and very useful.

I guide professionals through career transitions with evidence-based career counseling, targeted resume and interview coaching, and bespoke career planning. With several years teaching and mentoring, I bring disciplined expertise and an approachable style to empower confident, purposeful choices.

Hi, I’m Tom, a passionate pickleball coach who helps beginner to intermediate players to build confidence, improve consistency, and develop a more competitive game. I am a PPR Certified Pickleball Coach and love to play pickleball, participated in Sr. Pro in PPA Tucson (2024), California Championship (2025, 4.0 Silver Medalist), and USA Championship in San Diego (2025). My coaching blends technical instruction with real-game strategy. Lessons are positive, personalized, and fun. Let's do it!!!

I help clients create purposeful change through evidence‑based life coaching delivered with warmth, clarity, and a touch of levity. With years of teaching experience, I design tailored tools to strengthen resilience, clarify goals, and sustain meaningful progress.

I am an English coach who combines rigorous linguistic expertise with a warm, student-centered approach. With many years teaching, I design clear, practical lessons that build confidence and fluency while keeping learning purposeful and enjoyable.

I transform curiosity into confident readers and writers through clear, evidence-based instruction and lively, individualized lessons. With many years of teaching experience, I design focused sessions that develop comprehension, writing craft, and a lasting love of literacy.

I'm a native Spanish teacher from Costa Rica and bilingual educator with 10+ years of teaching experience and 20+ years in technology and professional training. I work with children teens, adults, beginners, advanced learners, and heritage Spanish Speakers, specializing in conversation, pronunciation, grammar, reading, writing, and confidence-building through an ACTFL-aligned approach. My experience includes Bellarmine college prep, Leigh High School, Stratford, and Casa di Mir Montessori.