Best 15 coaches for lessons near Stevenson Ranch, CA

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Coach Darrell Peries has a diverse coaching background, including international experience training athletes in China and the Philippines, where he worked with Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) players and competed in international basketball tournaments. As the Head Tennis Coach at Valencia High School, he has led the Girls team to four consecutive Foothill League Championships (2021–2024) and guided the Boys team to a league title in 2024. He also contributed to the Boys Basketball team’s 2023 CIF Southern Section, Southern Regional, and State Division IV Championship as a member of the coaching staff. As a strength and conditioning coach, he designs specialized training programs to enhance athletic performance across multiple sports at the high school, collegiate, and professional levels. With extensive expertise in coaching, player development, and performance training, he continues to mentor athletes, preparing them for success at the next level.

I learned basketball from Hall of Famers John Wooden, Jerry West and Lute Olson. I coached Division I in college for seven years. Two of the teams I coached reached the conference championship games. I also coached in the ABA where our team reached the championship game. I worked as an individual skills coach with a NBA starter. Let’s elevate your game with high level personalized coaching!