Best 35 coaches for lessons near Lilburn, GA
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I’ve been passionate about tennis for over 20 years, thanks to my father who introduced me to the game at a young age. I earned my coaching certification from The Professional Tennis Registry in 2021 and have since coached for Nike Tennis Camps, Smoke Rise Country Club, and offered private lessons. As a former Division II college player, I also volunteered at an afterschool program, where I had the chance to teach kids tennis alongside a local coach. This experience, along with four years of coaching at Reading & Requests, taught me the value of listening to students and using positive reinforcement to foster rapid improvement. In my lessons, I focus on mastering the six basic strokes, keeping score, proper hand placement, and understanding the rules of the game. My classes are designed to be dynamic, fun, and structured for maximum skill development.
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LaToya
I’ve been playing tennis for 15 years, growing up in Atlanta, GA, where my passion for the game took root. I’m currently competing in professional ITF tournaments to make it onto the WTA tour. As a junior, I achieved a 10 UTR and competed in numerous Southern and National tournaments, often playing in older age groups. In high school, I led my team to its first-ever state championship, going undefeated at the line 1 position. I finished my high school career as a 4-star recruit and attended the University of Georgia, where I focused on academics with plans to attend medical school while continuing to hone my tennis skills. Now, training with former pros, I’m eager to share what I’ve learned with others, helping them elevate their game and enjoy the journey!
"Autumn is an amazing trainer! Highly recommend her
Autumn
A lifelong player with a passion for both sports and academics, I've thrived on the field and in the classroom. As a Varsity competitor and All City Academic Athlete, I've honed my skills and earned recognition for my dedication. I have passion and natural ability to teach in a way that makes learning fun and easy. I teach not only on the court, but also off the court. From competing in T2 to making waves in ALTA as the Atlanta City Championship runner-up, I've embraced challenges and simplified complexities, earning praise from friends and family for my knack for making the difficult seem easy to learn from.
"My lesson with Sanjay was pretty productive, honestly. It felt like we really covered some useful points, though I think more training could help me get even better. Still, I appreciate the straightforward approach and am hopeful about future lessons with him.
Sanjay
I've been playing pickleball for almost 5 years and currently coach and captain an A3 level ALTA team, which I originally started at B7. I also help coach our Alta B1 team. As a player I have a 4.0+ DUPR rating and enjoy giving weekly lessons to beginners along and intermediate students. My passion for both playing and teaching pickleball drives me to share this amazing sport with others! I am also a PPR professionally certified instructor.
"My coach was amazing, the session was fun and I can’t wait for the next one!
Veso
PGA Teaching Pro who graduated from Clemson in 1990 as a three time All American. Oswald competed in the 1993 US Open, 1992 MCI Heritage, 15 Nationwide Tour events and multiple top five finishes during seven years on the South African and Canadian Tours. Oswald has been a PGA Professional since 1998.
"A real Professional. Very informative . A pleasure to learn from about the game of Golf and working on my mechanics.
Oswald
Early on basketball was something I loved when I found out that You have to dribble the ball and score It. Then I was introduced to Allen Iverson and Kobe Bryant and my love for the game of basketball took off to another level when that’s all I wanted to do! I played middle school and high school for my school team as well as AAU during the summer time while attending school workouts. Entering my junior year I make the team but the doctor needs a physical so at that point I find out I have scoliosis and cannot play competitively how I’d liked to without pain in my back. So I dive into the analytics and processing the breakdown of the game for years until I moved to Atlanta. I’ve been coaching for the Atlanta Strikers for 3 years coaching from ages 11-17. We have traveled out of state to compete in tournaments. Won nationals in Tennessee for 7th grade, won nationals in Virginia Beach for 8th grade, and competed in circuit-level play for 9th grade and varsity. My love for teaching the game the right way runs deep because I idolized Hall of Fame players growing up and want the game to continue to impact lives the way It did mine.
Isaiah
I'm an athletic guy who learned the game of pickleball rapidly from putting in the hard work. I spent hours in a day learning from multiple instructors at various levels and locations. The game has become a fun addiction as well as a new workout regime. Pickleball[er] for life!
"Outstanding!!!
DeJuan
With 35 years devoted to mastering the art of golf, I offer a unique blend of traditional techniques and modern insights to elevate your game. I want to help you reach whatever level of success in golf that you want whether that's to become a single handicap or finally get under 100. I believe in trying to make adjustments to your existing swing to achieve results rather than re-making your swing along with teaching course management and short game adjustments that can improve scoring. A large bucket of range balls is $20, why not get some help with your game for a little more?
"Brandon is phenomenal! I learned soooo much in just 1 lesson. I can’t wait to complete the rest of the lessons and see how they translate on the links
Brandon
Former NCAA golfer at GSU. Playing competitively for over 15 years. I'm so excited to help you improve your game.
"Drew is an excellent coach. He has given me a more effective and simple swing. I will be practicing my iron shots to imbed the lessons into my mechanics.
Drew
Hi, I’m Ava Hrastar—a current professional tennis player and recent Division I college graduate(Auburn University) with about 15 years of experience on the court. Tennis has been a lifelong passion, and through years of training, competing, and growing as an athlete, I’ve developed not only my game but also a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed—both physically and mentally. I’m excited to share that passion and knowledge with others.
"Ava's lesson was quite effective. Her attentiveness stood out, and her instructions felt clear and confident, making me feel optimistic about getting back in the game. Still, I hope we can continue to improve my front, backslice, and serve as we go along. If you're after a coach who really pays attention to the details and keeps lessons engaging, Ava might be worth trying.
Ava
With a competitive tennis background and over 3 years of PickleBall experience, I'm also PPR Certified. I find immense joy in helping players make rapid improvements while enjoying the incredible game of PickleBall. Let's have fun and elevate your skills!
"Wow, I gotta say, spending an hour with Marc really paid off. I learned a lot, and honestly, it was a pretty good use of my money. He’s a nice coach who clearly knows his stuff, and I came away with some useful tips. Still, I think there’s room to sharpen my skills further, but I’m optimistic about next time. If you’re considering a lesson, you might want to try Marc and see how it goes.
Marc
I’ve been playing golf since 2000 and earned my professional golf teaching license in 2017. Currently a single-digit handicap, I bring years of playing and coaching experience to help golfers of all levels improve their game. My passion is to share my knowledge and help others enjoy the sport as much as I do.
"Great instructor with lots of insights