Private Lessons & Coaches in Saratoga, CA

10 years coaching experience in China and Bulgaria or India

"Our goal is to help every player learn, improve, stay active, and enjoy the game while building confidence on the court.

I’m a D1 softball player at Santa Clara University, and I’ve been around the game pretty much my whole life. Pitching is what I love, but coaching is a close second. I’m big on keeping things simple, building confidence, and actually helping pitchers understand what they’re doing — not just going through the motions. Whether it’s mechanics, mental approach, or just learning how to compete, my goal is to help every pitcher improve and enjoy the process. And I really do care about the kids I coach

"I just started working with her and she has helped me a lot. She makes me laugh and my lessons are always fun. She knows a lot about pitching, but she doesn’t make it sound confusing when she coaches me.

Hi! I’m a former D1 collegiate golfer at Stanford University. Play to a +5 handicap and have a deep passion for coaching and a strong understanding of technique as well as application to improve. In my playing career, I was a top recruit and won many times as a junior as well as one collegiate win while I played at Stanford. Excited to help you get better!

I have been a Basketball Coach for over 25 years from the high school to college level. I spent 17 years (2005-2022) as the Head Men's Coach at De Anza College in Northern California. Prior to that I was the Head Assistant Coach at Notre Dame de Namur University (2002-2004) in Belmont, California. I began my coaching career at W.C. Overfelt High School in San Jose (1999-2002). I have coached hundreds of student-athletes from diverse backgrounds. I am experienced and committed.

Engineer from Georgia Tech, over 35 years in 3 countries, 3 industries, and 3 MNCs. TEFL l5 certified. Certified corporate trainer at Baker Hughes. Experience includes: field operations; manufacturing QC; business development; general management; startup operations; English-Mandarin translation support (both spoken and written), project mgmt. I help engineers, technical professionals, and international employees in business English, Presentation and Communication coaching, interview preparation.

🎾 Elite Tennis Coaching with a Modern Twist 🎾 Hi! I’m Vlada, founder of Lit Tennis, where we blend high-performance tennis coaching with self-growth, discipline, and confidence-building—on and off the court. Based in the Bay Area, I work with kids, teens, and adults, tailoring each session to elevate not just your technique but also your mindset. As a former competitive player, certified coach, and social media creator, I bring a creative, dynamic, and luxury-inspired approach to tennis. Whether you’re a beginner or aspiring pro, you’ll leave every lesson feeling empowered, stronger, and more in love with the sport. Let’s make tennis your new favorite obsession. 💫

"My son is training with Vladislava, he is still very small, but he has already learned a lot and wants to be like Nadal. Vladislava is very kind and attentive, that is how a children's coach should be.

Hi, My name is Brian Ma I have been playing Tennis for over 14 years now and I've always had a strong passion towards this sport. I played singles #1 & #2 all throughout high school and I have over 9 years of teaching experience working with all ages of all skill levels. My main goal as a coach is to build an environment where my students can feel comfortable and be able to openly express themselves as an athlete.

A professional conference interpreter with a 25-year career with the United Nations. Have taught master classes at the Metropolitan University, University of Westminster and University of Bath in the U.K., as well as the Monterey Instutute of International Studies in the U.S.A. Native English + fluent Russiam, French and Spanish.

Hi! I’m Ben, a PCI Certified pickleball coach and competitive tournament player in Santa Cruz County. I help beginners and intermediate players improve fundamentals, consistency, strategy, and confidence. My lessons are positive, patient, and practical, with drills and feedback tailored to your goals and playing style.

I’ve been coaching since 2016 at Nike Tennis Camp (Stanford). Worked Cardinal tennis since 2016 where I ran clinic. In 2024, I started coaching private lessons in Menlo Park area. I mainly work with red ball, orange ball, yellow ball (beginner and intermediate level). I have players who are playing in tournaments, so I coach them and take them to tourney’s too.