Private Lessons & Coaches in Walnut Creek, CA

Fueled by a lifelong dedication to golf, I bring 30 years of experience to helping players elevate their game. I've coached children from the ages of 4-18. I coached a Nike Golf Camp for a number of years at Tilden Park Golf Course where I focused on younger golfers. I've been the head coach at a number of successful high schools throughout the area. I have also taught adults, family, and friends. I offer a unique perspective and my first and most important rule is that we're having fun. If we're not having fun we are in the wrong sport. But with patience and a lot of practice I can promise that your golf game will improve and after hitting a few solid shots you'll become addicted to the game. I'll tailor my lessons to each individual and take the time to ensure that progress is made. My passion lies in fostering a fun and supportive environment where golfers of all levels can thrive. Let's get out there!

"Sean is a very skilled coach with deep experience, and it was helpful spending a lesson with someone who has such a strong feel for the game. I’m very new to golf, and he gave me several useful drills and visual metaphors that made certain concepts click for me, especially his “paintbrush” cue for brushing the grass. You can tell a lot of this teaching comes from years of playing and collecting ways to explain the swing which made the lesson interesting and gave me a lot to practice afterwards.

As a proud holder of a Master's in Performance and Production from Berklee and the winner of Apollo Amateur Night 2008, I firmly believe that music is the answer! Your voice matters, and music needs YOU. Let's embark on a learning journey together—I'm not just a teacher; I'm your biggest cheerleader. Note: Currently out of town and available for online lessons only.

"I found the lesson quite helpful, especially revisiting some theory which gave me a clearer understanding, though I think going back to singing and vocal techniques might be useful next time. Gillian has a calm approach that makes it easier to focus on improvement and learning. It's promising to see such thoughtful guidance, and I look forward to building on what we've started with her. Wouldn't hesitate to suggest giving Gillian a try if you're aiming for steady progress.

I’m a basketball trainer and current senior competing as a combo guard at the high school level. Through the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland, I cofounded a mentorship and athletics partnership, ran a summer basketball camp, and co-led a weight room renovation. As I go through the college recruiting process myself, I bring firsthand insight into elite skill development and mental discipline. My training emphasizes fundamentals, accountability, and individualized coaching for athletes at all levels.

With a decade dedicated to developing young athletes, I bring passion and proven techniques to the basketball court. I strive to build confidence and fundamental skills, helping each student unlock their full potential. My focus is on fostering a positive and fun learning environment where players thrive.

"Coach Aaron was super helpful and fun to play with!

8 years of experience doing private soccer training. 4 years of playing experience Division 1 with Princeton University, and 1 year with Santa Clara University. Set to coach 2 teams for De Anza Force starting Fall 2026. Work with all levels of players. Looking to help players improve first touch, decision making, passing, shooting, overall fitness, and mentality.

"James’s training session was super well put together and really effective. He even worked on the specific things we asked for — especially the left‑winger movements — so we were really happy with how the session went. Thanks a lot!

I have been coaching for over 9 years. Started in little league also with Jr. Giants. Made the transition to highschool as an assistant head coach and currently head coach of a varsity highschool baseball program. I am an old school style coach I focus on mechanics and fundamentals. I enjoy coaching green players learning and new to the game. Brings great joy to see the development from day one. I also enjoy coaching experienced players to help them achieve their goals.

"My son’s skills are improving. José is patient and my son likes how he explains things.

Motivational and enthusiastic tennis coach with 7 plus years part-time and independent instruction with college Team Tennis for Grossmont College San Diego. Experienced in coaching players of various ages and skill levels, from beginners to competitive youth and adult athletes. Committed to improving mechanics, strategy, conditioning, mental toughness for competition or leisure play. I can turn a beginner into a Competitive Winning ACE that doesn’t take years and years of CraZy Lessons Really!

"Lots of focus on form and muscle memory, careful not to get injured

I’ve been golfing for over 30 years and as I grew older I’ve learned to maximize what I have. I’m 5’6” and though I consider myself an athlete, I do believe a good swing can be achieved by good fundamentals and what I call positioning. By ingraining certain aspects of a swing, we can continue to improve by doing. I’m just a low-handicap golfer who want to teach average golfers good fundamentals as a takeaway, so you can start to improve on your own. I’m not a teaching professional, but I was a design instructor at an art school for over 17 years, I hope I can make improving your golf game fun.

"He is really good with our daughter to keep the instruction fun.

**GREAT STUDENTS MAKE GREAT COACHES** For the past 20 years, I have been coaching and instructing many of the top golfers in Solano County. I firmly believe that "great players make great coaches." Here are some of my esteemed references: Aaron Beverly: Aaron has competed on the PGA, APGA, and Canadian Tours. During his time at Sac State, he broke numerous records and has won on the APGA Tour. He holds several course records, including a 59 at Rancho Murieta. Easton Hether: Class of 2026 at Cal State East Bay, Easton has already secured first-place finishes in tournaments and was named the 2023 Conference Freshman of the Year; 2025 CSEB Athlete of the Year; 2026 Career Athlete Award Anthony Del Dotto: A Class A PGA Professional and graduate of PGA/PGM New Mexico State, where he was a Jones Cup Champion. Mark Mills: Operations Manager at Jelly Belly. Mark improved from shooting over 100 to breaking 90 in just months through dedication to my 'Five Keys Method.' Although I now coach part-time, I have spent the past 20 years coaching and instructing for The City of Fairfield, Holy Spirit Middle School, and most recently, the Vacaville High Bulldogs. More than 10 of my students have gone on to play at the college level. But one of my proudest accomplishments is every junior player I have coached that went on to play in high school made their varsity squad as freshmen. Throughout these two decades, I have developed "The Five Keys" method of rapid learning. While I have specialized in instructing juniors with aspirations to play at the highest level, this method is designed for players who cannot dedicate hours each day to practice. The Five Keys Method focuses on accelerating progress without requiring extensive practice time. The Five Keys has consistently proven its effectiveness over the years, and I take great satisfaction in helping golfers achieve their personal goals, whatever they may be.

"Tom has been coaching my son for a few years, his knowledge and expertise is evident at every practice and tournament. We are thankful for your coaching skills, our athlete has grown tremendously with you by his side.

I’ve been playing volleyball for over 30 years and absolutely love teaching beginners how to play this wonderful sport. I’ve played on adult leagues for many years. I love teaching children to adults and make our lessons fun! I taught my daughter the sport of volleyball at 4 years old. Now she’s loves playing. It’s such a fun sport and great exercise. I teach at the volleyball court in the Richmond District. I only teach beginners at this time. 🤾🏽‍♀️🏐🤾🏻

"Randa genuinely enjoys coaching and it shines through. She breaks down skills into bite sized drills and is incredibly patient. My 10yr old throughly enjoys her coaching style and we’ve seen a difference in her confidence and skill levels after only 2 lessons. Can’t wait to see what additional lessons bring. We highly recommend Coach Randa!