Private Lessons & Coaches in Irving, TX

For over three decades, I've immersed myself in the worlds of Badminton and Ping Pong, blending these passions into the dynamic sport of Pickleball. My dedication and skill recently earned me a thrilling first-place victory at the City of Irving Rec Center doubles tournament. As both a player and coach, I thrive in indoor settings, preferring the controlled environment over outdoor courts, where I occasionally step onto the court to test my abilities.

"Saibal is very friendly and passionate guide. I improved my skill immediately when played beside him for sometime.

Clay is a distinguished athlete and coach with a remarkable track record, having earned two gold and one silver medal with the US All Army team from 1993 to 1995. A celebrated ASA A West National Batting Champion in 2004, he is also a future Hall of Fame candidate. With an impressive history of 12 U National Championships and 14 U State Championships, Clay served as the Head Coach at Oklahoma Wildcat Prep Academy in Oklahoma City, where he continues to inspire and develop young talent in the sport.

"Awesome coach! Loves the game of softball and definitely did not disappoint with teaching me how to play. He is easy to get along with, very vocal and caring.

Former collegiate cross country, indoor track, and outdoor track athlete turned marathoner. I’ve qualified by time for both the Boston and Chicago Marathons and specialize in helping runners build endurance, race faster, and train smarter. Whether you’re chasing your first finish line, a PR, or a Boston qualifier, I’ll create a personalized plan to help you reach your goals with confidence.

"I used to get injured every couple months. My coach completely changed how I train - now I’m running more, but feeling stronger and pain-free for the first time in years.

I have 20 years of experience as a player in Italy including 6 years in professional youth teams, after stopping playing due to physical problems I began my experience in the world of football by setting up a youth sector company called Alto Academy, always in Italy where we have achieved exceptional results in the last 8 years, bringing more than 100 boys to professional teams including Inter, Fiorentina, Citadella, Vicenza, Verona, etc. excellent knowledge of tactics and technique

I have been tutoring and teaching for years now, all ages and all levels. I am a native Spanish speaker, I started teaching Spanish to travelers at my home town in South Mexico almost 20 years ago, I had both, private and group classes at that time, recently I have been teaching to young kids preK-4th grade for almost tree years. I enjoy passing my knowledge not just about the language but about the culture, traditions and history. I can tutor presential or online.

Dr. Joy Macci is a globally recognized Pickleball Pioneer, Sports Performance Innovator, and Coach of Champions dedicated to bringing out the superstar in every player—regardless of age, level, or experience. In tennis, she co-owned and directed the world-renowned Macci International Tennis Academy alongside Rick Macci, helping develop champions including Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Andy Roddick, and Jennifer Capriati. In pickleball, Dr. Joy is the Founder & CEO of Joy of Sport® and Joy of Pickleball®, creator of the groundbreaking Quantum-Pickleball™ system, and coach to local, state, and national champions. She has coached internationally in Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi, with upcoming programs in Thailand and Egypt. A Global Excellence Award winner for Sports Performance Leader of the Year, featured international speaker, author, and global sports innovator, Dr. Joy combines neuroscience, performance psychology, and elite coaching strategies to help players train smarter, perform better, and play with confidence. Train the Brain. Master the Game. Play Quantum...Live Limitless!

"“If you want to play better, think faster, and compete with confidence, train with Joy. She’s one of the most inspiring coaches I’ve ever met.”

I am a certified English teacher with 20+ years of experience.

"Before my teacher Ms. Angelic began helping me, I struggled a lot. Now I’m doing much better in all of my classes.

Writing feels like breathing: ready to inhale deep? I'm a theatre arts graduate, longtime teacher, coach and tutor with a passion/ talent for helping students build communication skills, ACT/SAT scores, excel in creative writing,AP lit/ English, and College App Essays. A Hockaday School graduate, I attended Rice U, graduated from UT/Dallas.I am a national NEA/ USC Annenberg/ Eugene O'Neill Institute Fellow in arts journalism. Breathe in. Let me help your words flow passionate, strong, right!

With a lifelong passion for the beautiful game, I cultivate skillful and confident players. My coaching emphasizes technical precision, tactical awareness, and sportsmanship. I'm committed to nurturing the next generation of soccer stars.