Private Lessons & Coaches in Palm Harbor, FL

I grew up playing soccer and still train daily, so I bring a player’s mindset into every session. I’m also a certified strength and conditioning coach, which allows me to teach proper movement, balance, speed, and power—not just footwork. Whether the player needs help with first touch, dribbling, shooting, or overall fitness, I build sessions around their exact goals. I keep coaching positive and honest, and I want every athlete I work with to leave feeling stronger, more confident, and excited to come back.

My experience has been inside the ring. Now at the point in my life I'm willing to share training methods experiences basic to an open division fighter.

Passionate coach specializing in speed and strength. Former Naval Academy football player; Armed Forces and Liberty Bowl Champion. Sub-Coach at The Elite Factory in Tampa and SpeedSportsPlus in Orlando.

Former NCAA Division III lacrosse player and collegiate coach with over 14 years of competitive playing experience and 3 years of coaching experience. Skilled in player development, practice planning, film analysis, leadership, and mentoring student-athletes. Passionate about building competitive programs while fostering character and athletic growth.

Hi my name is Loana Vargas I’m a Colombian tennis player who plays at USF . I am passionate about helping players of all levels improve their skills through personalized, fun, and goal-oriented lessons.

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.

I’m a 5.0 DUPR player with tournament wins across the country at the 4.5–5.0+ level and a passion for helping players improve. I won my first tournament at the 3.5 level and taught myself how to improve into higher divisions! Whether you’re new to pickleball or looking to sharpen strategy, shot selection, consistency, and court positioning, I tailor each lesson to your goals. My coaching is positive and focused on building confidence while making the game fun. I will teach anywhere in 30 miles!

With several years of teaching experience, I combine technical mastery of stroke mechanics, safety-focused instruction, and tailored plans to build confident swimmers. I am an approachable coach, passionate about fostering resilience, enjoyment, and measurable improvement in every student.

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!

Hi! I’m a varsity tennis player at Colby College and a former Honduras Davis Cup player. I’ve competed at a high level for years and love helping players develop their skills while making the game fun and enjoyable.

"Great experience! Diego is friendly, easy to talk to, and makes learning enjoyable. The lesson flew by, and I can’t wait for the next one.