Private Lessons & Coaches in Cypress, TX

4.6 DUPR - PPR Certified Pickleball Coach with 3 years of dedicated teaching experience. My coaching focuses on gaining skills on the fundamentals; specializing in breaking down stroke mechanics, court positioning, and foundational form to set students up for long-term consistency and success. Enjoys working with students who bring a curious mindset to the court—players who are genuinely willing to learn, open to feedback, and excited to try out new strategies, shots, and dink variations

"Great coach! Very knowledgeable, encouraging, and patient. He explains things clearly and make every session enjoyable while helping you improve your skills and confidence. Highly recommend!

I’m Coach KeY! Volleyball has been a meaningful part of my life for many years, first as a player and now as a coach. I competed collegiately as a Middle Blocker, Outside Hitter, and Right Side Hitter, which gave me the opportunity to understand the game from multiple positions and perspectives. I began my college career at North Central Texas College (NCTC), where I played Middle Blocker as a freshman before transitioning to Outside and Right Side Hitter as a sophomore. I continued at Huston-Tillotson University as a Right Side Hitter before returning to Middle Blocker my senior year. In 2019, I ranked 14th in the NAIA in blocks, an accomplishment I’m especially proud of. Coaching has allowed me to share the lessons volleyball has taught me while connecting with athletes at different stages of their development. I’ve primarily coached athletes ages 15–17 with the Hurricanes, and I’ve also enjoyed helping younger players, including 12U athletes, through First Triumph, camps, and clinics. During private lessons, I focus on getting to know each athlete and understanding what they want to improve. Whether we’re working on hitting, blocking, passing, serving, footwork, positioning, or volleyball IQ, I create training that helps them feel more confident and prepared on the court. My goal is not only to help athletes become stronger volleyball players, but also to encourage their discipline, confidence, and love for the game.

"One thing I love about Coach Key is that she doesn’t just focus on volleyball skills—she builds confidence too. My daughter is more aggressive on the court, communicates better, and trusts herself more as a player. We’ve seen so much growth since working with Coach Key!

National Top-100 recruit out of Dayton (Texas) High School -05
HS honorable mention All-America by Street & Smith's prior to senior season
HS TABC 4A All-State Team -2005
All-Big 12 Honorable Mention -2008
Big 12 Tournament Finalist -2009
NIT Finalist -2009
Mexican LNBP Semifinals -2010
Eurobasket.com All-Swedish Basketligan Second Team -2013
Hungarian Cup Semifinals -2015
Eurobasket.com All-Hungarian League Second Team -2015
Eurobasket.com Hungarian League All-Imports Team -2015
Hungarian League Semifinals -2015
Ukrainian Superleague -2017 (Player of the Week Rd.11)
Ukrainian Cup Finalist -2017, 20
Ukrainian Superleague All-Star Game -2017, 18, 20 (MVP)
Eurobasket.com All-Ukrainian Superleague Player of the Year -2017, 20
Eurobasket.com All-Ukrainian Superleague Guard of the Year -2017
Eurobasket.com All-Ukrainian Superleague Import Player of the Year -2017, 18
Eurobasket.com All-Ukrainian Superleague First Team -2017, 20
Eurobasket.com Ukrainian Superleague All-Imports Team -2017, 18, 20
Ukrainian Superleague Regular Season Champion -2017, 20
Ukrainian Superleague Champion -2017
Ukrainian Superleague -2018 (Player of the Week Rd.9)
Eurobasket.com All-Ukrainian Superleague Defensive Player of the Year -2018
Eurobasket.com All-Ukrainian Superleague Second Team -2018
Eurobasket.com All-Hungarian League Honorable Mention -2019
Ukrainian Supercup Winner -2020
Ukrainian Superleague -2022 (Player of the Week Rd.18)
Balkan League Quarterfinals -2022 Kansas State University Basketball Graduate Assistant -2025-2026 Player Development: Individual Skill Development | Basketball Fundamentals | Shooting Development | Ball Handling Defensive Development | Basketball IQ | Performance Analysis Coaching Leadership: Practice Planning | Team Culture | Athlete Mentorship | Leadership Development | Player Evaluation | Team Building | Communication

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Coaching is more than a job—it's part of my life's purpose. I’m a loyal and motivational basketball coach who finds deep joy in pouring confidence, strength, and grace into young athletes. I specialize in working with individuals and small groups (1–5 players), focusing on leadership development, strategic game management, and fundamental skills. As a collegiate scholarship athlete and captain, professional overseas player, WNBA camp participant, and varsity high school championship coach, I bring both high-level experience and heartfelt passion to every session. I’ve also coached at the University of Texas A&M–Commerce as an assistant coach, and I’m honored to be one of my high school’s all-time leading scorers and a Hall of Fame inductee. Through basketball, I plant seeds of good character, helping young athletes grow in confidence and purpose—so they can become powerful and grounded in whatever path they pursue. My goal is to help them thrive—not just in the game, but in life. When I’m not on the court, you’ll find me writing, spending time with my wonderful family—my husband Israel, our son Josiah, daughter Naomi, and our two playful pups, Cooper and Chloe! Let’s train hard, have fun, and build something meaningful—together.

"She has a great personality and cares a lot about how her players are performing and wants to help them have better endurance. My game has improved so much to the point that I was able to play competitive AAU because of how good of a coach she is.

With nearly two decades on the court, I bring a D1 athlete's perspective to coaching tennis. My passion is helping players of all levels elevate their game through strategic skill-building and personalized instruction.

"Salma is a wonderful instructor for my daughter! She is patient and kind and is great with kids! She is clearly very talented in tennis and I see my daughter excelling with Salma’s instruction. My 4 year old loves going to lessons!

With more than 12 years of experience as an educator and basketball coach, I am passionate about developing student-athletes both in the classroom and on the court. My commitment to leadership, mentorship, and performance has been strengthened by earning a Master of Science in Kinesiology with a concentration in Sport Psychology. I strive to inspire confidence, build character, and help individuals reach their full potential through education, athletics, and positive leadership.

Award-winning essayist and poet who earned a Creative Writing degree from University of Michigan. Finished a novella in 1998 titled “Vietnam War Stories” encapsulating Vietnam’s history of violence from ancient times to modern-day Houston, Texas. Published a self-help keepsake journal with novel on-line ledger aspect titled “This Book Now Belongs To” in 2020. I am a firm believer of coaching writing fundamentals and enabling discovery of both a writing voice and untapped creativity.

"We love working with our tutor. He is consistent and has our son engaged every time. Our son looks forward to his lessons.

Driven by court-side curiosity, I refine players' technique and competitive instincts. As an Experienced Player with three years of teaching, I specialize in the biomechanics of a stroke, match strategy, mental fortitude and fitness, delivering disciplined yet approachable coaching. I encourage all of my students, regardless of age to ask me questions and honest feedback. Tennis is a demanding sport, and I only ask that my students give their best effort.

Former NCAA Division I Player helping juniors and adults build confidence, compete smarter, and improve faster. Private lessons and small-group coaching for youth development, high-school prep, tournament players, and college-tennis readiness in The Woodlands.

"Christian and Taylor are an amazing coach.

Hello, I am a current college student looking to both reignite and share my knowlege of tennis with beginning students. I use games and light drills to both invigorate study and enjoyment of the sport simultaneously. My goal is to teach beginners of the sport that sports are fun, give drive to their Tennis career and be an in to the sport for those who want to test the waters.