Private Lessons & Coaches in Wesley Chapel, FL

I started playing tennis at a young age and competed through college. My coaching journey began with summer camps, where I worked with kids of all ages and adults. After discovering pickleball one summer, I quickly fell in love with the game and transitioned into coaching it. I'm here to help you elevate your game to the next level, whether you're new to pickleball or looking to refine your skills.

"We work on the server and fundamentals of the game over all it was a good class.

I have been playing golf since I was 9 years old and have won several tournaments over the years. I know how to have fun on the course but also understand the technical aspects and techniques that come with each part of the game. We will not only work on your swing but also mindset and how to think and make the right decisions while on the course. Let me help you drop some strokes.

"Great attitude and awesome ability to simplify the golf swing!

Former collegiate golfer and caddie at Augusta National. Taught by my father Jim Dent, who led the PGA tour in driving distance 12 consecutive years in a row with 13 tour victories!

"Great coach !

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.

My name is Thais Reiss. I am a Brazilian professional soccer player with experience playing in the U.S. and Europe. I love soccer and enjoy coaching because I love helping players improve, build confidence, and have fun while learning the game. I believe soccer should be a positive experience where players can develop their skills, enjoy themselves, and fall in love with the sport.

Former professional player and USSF-licensed soccer coach with international experience in Spain, Qatar, and the U.S. I work with kids, teens, and adults in private and small-group sessions focused on technical ability, first touch, ball mastery, 1v1 play, decision-making, game IQ, speed, agility, and confidence. My sessions are structured, competitive, and game-realistic to help players improve faster and perform with confidence.

"High level training quality. He challenges you technically, physically and mentally. Really pushed me outside my comfort zone.

2x Conference Champ Sun conference All-American Webber International rushing record holder Started playing football at the age of 6 and played through college. I have been training it for 3 years and coached at the high school level for 2 seasons. Looking to help beginners build a foundation and help advanced players level up their performance.

"Helped me become a coach and I use the drills we worked on to teach my guys.

I have extensive, over 40 years of college and professional coaching experience. I am still actively involved in the game of football as a supervisor of replay with an extensive staff. It is best to just google me. I am a traditionalist and believe, very strongly, in fundamentals. From there you become comfortable in adjusting to your own style and technique. But solid fundamentals are always what save you when you hit a rut. Stories help create a good picture.

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!

Worked many college basketball camps from grade school all the way to high schoolers. From the fundamentals all the way to complexed skills and drills. I have retained many workout routines from former coaches and overseas pros that I have played with and against. All I want to do is give back and passed down what I know to the younger generation so that can accomplish all the things that I didn't!