Private Lessons & Coaches in Lakeland, FL

With a lifetime passion for basketball, I bring years of experience as both a player and a coach to every training session. I’ve coached a wide range of players, from youth teams in AAU and at the YMCA to dedicated one on one training. My coaching philosophy is built on the belief that greatness starts with a solid foundation. Then skill development, conditioning, mental toughness/IQ, and competitiveness. I train athletes of all ages and skill levels. Let’s get to work.

"What I like most about coach is he doesn’t just throw drills at me, he explains why we’re doing them. He breaks down my form and points out small details.

Ramona Staton Dash, RSPA Certified Professional | Former Division II CollegeCoach | 15+ years of experience | 4.5 I believe tennis should be a place where everyone can play, improve, and feel connected. I work with juniors to build strong fundamentals, confidence, and the skills to progress into Junior Team Tennis, league play, and tournament competition. For adults, I create organized, welcoming group experiences that bring people together and make the most of the court community.

Hayden Givens-Craig is a professional pitcher whose career is built on development, persistence, and results. After entering college throwing just 73 MPH, Hayden transformed himself into a 90 MPH arm by his senior season. At Southeastern University, he became one of the program’s most dominant relievers, finishing his senior year with 4 top five single season records before signing professionally. Now Hayden uses the same training principles that fueled his own transformation to help athletes.

I blend tactical insight with patient instruction to develop confident, strategic lacrosse players. I have taught lacrosse for more than 30 years, specializing in stick skills, proper shooting form, dodging technique, and game IQ while fostering resilience, teamwork and an enduring passion for the sport. I have trained players of all ages and genders, starting at local recreation level players up to D1 propects.

Hey Coach King here !!!! I played little league, high school, and AAU. I would love to train and help individuals grow their skills sets to help take them to a new level !!!

"Understandable, great attention to detail, and clear communication.

I have a proven track record of developing players at every level. As a former collegiate student-athlete and 2007 Hillsborough County All-Star, I've trained athletes across multiple states and worked with players of all ages and skill levels. My training philosophy focuses on building strong fundamentals while developing basketball IQ, confidence, court awareness and decision-making. The student can expect the first lesson as an assessment of their strengths/weaknesses & desired improvements.

After discovering pickleball 4 years ago I have loved every minute. I began teaching in England for 2 years, starting with beginners and up to 4.0 students as they progressed. I love guiding your natural skills and adding tweaks to get you to level up. If you're just starting I enjoy getting you into the best sport on earth : )

Retired Professional Football player. (NFL, CFL,UFL) Graduated from Auburn University. I am looking to train Athletes who want to excel at the next level and be GREAT! “Don’t wait until opportunity comes. Be ready now” “Fueling The Next Generation”

"WR at West Virginia University

Michael-Ray Pallares, the Director of Coach Training and Education for the UPT, is a former professional tennis player from the Dominican Republic. As a player, he was a two-time USTA national champion as a junior, received a full scholarship to play at the University of Alabama, ranked Top 10 in NCAA Division 1 tennis and held an ATP ranking for more than ten years while representing his country in the Davis Cup and the Central American and Caribbean Games. Michael-Ray has traveled extensively as a professional tour coach and/or sparring partner for several ATP and WTA players ranked top 10 in the world. He also served as Technical Director of the Panamanian Tennis Federation, Turkmenistan Tennis Federation and the Guam National Tennis Federation as an Expert Coach for the International Tennis Federation undertaking the Development of National Sport Structure, creating an action plan to strengthen the tennis program approved by the International Olympic Committee and Olympic Solidarity. He is now promoting the game of tennis worldwide through his foundation, One Love Tennis and the UPT coach education platform.

"Michael-Ray has really helped with my footwork, conditioning and overall movement on the court, which has improved my game so many levels!

For the past 17 years, I've developed a deep love for playing and teaching football. I have coached youth flag for 3 years, and been playing college football for the past 4 with one year of eligibility remaining. I am originally from St.Louis, but football and family brought me to the Tampa area. I hope to inspire the youth to fall in love with the sport of football and chase their dreams!

"Robert was the best teammate I ever had, he pushed me to limits I never thought I could go.