Private Lessons & Coaches in Solon, OH

I am currently rated a 5.6 in DUPR with 2 and a half years of coaching experience. My main focus is for players of all levels to be able to adapt their game and get better by playing to their strengths. After high school, I attended Penn State University where I started the pickleball club team and begun coaching part time. I translate some of my own experience playing in pro tournaments into my lessons where I can help players adapt to the modern way the game is being played.

Words have power; I help students wield them confidently. With three years of experience teaching reading and writing, I combine structured lessons, personalized feedback, and engaging strategies to build skill and joy in learning.

I'm passionate about tennis, having played since my grade school days, fostering a deep love for the game. With years of coaching experience spanning ages 10 to 70, I'm dedicated to helping players of all levels achieve their tennis goals. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the basics or an advanced player seeking to refine your skills, I offer personalized coaching tailored to your needs and aspirations. From stroke mechanics to strategy development, I'll work with you to elevate every aspect of your game. Let's hit the courts together and unlock your potential as a tennis player!

"Walisa Dixon As a first time player with tennis, my daughter has come to love it because of the coach. He is patient and thoroughly explains why she is doing each move.

I combine tactical insight with positive motivation to elevate athletes on and off the court. From kids just learning the game to high school students I work with athletes of all ages! With 8 years of teaching, I specialize in technique, game IQ, and individualized training in serving, passing, hitting and team play to help students reach measurable goals. I played volleyball from 4th grade through college and have coached elementary, middle school, high school and travel volleyball!

I am guided by a deep respect for the game, I deliver disciplined yet engaging soccer coaching. With several years of teaching experience, I blend tactical acumen, technical refinement, and individualized mentoring to help players both advanced and beginners progress. I cultivate confidence, teamwork, and a lasting passion for soccer. I have coached kids from Cameroon, Türkiye, Italy, Iran, US now. I am very passionate, patient, thoughtful, tactical and impactful. Training your kids will be a transitional and transformative process in their career goals.

Though I have only been playing pickleball for a few years. My extensive racquet sports knowledge prepared me well for transition to pickleball. Ever since leaving competitive sports, I struggled to fill the hole that not playing sports left. Being a recent college graduate I had a hard time understanding why I was feeling empty and depressed entering this new chapter of my life. I realized that I needed to find a way to tap into my competitive nature, and Pickleball became passion. I played competitve youth tennis form the ages 4-14 and took lessons 4-5 dyas a week throughout that time. Thus, my knowledge of swing kinetics, footwork, and game strategy are very high. I am also a 5.0 DUPR rated player and play in tournaments with all the best players in the area. Recently, I was unofficially ranked top 20 in NEO. I am fun and outgoing individual, that will make learning quick and interesting for all ages.