Private Lessons & Coaches in Vancouver, WA

Jack Schoeman, a former college team captain and current men’s open tournament player, boasts an impressive 17 years of coaching experience. With a background of learning from top coaches, Jack has refined his coaching methods to a professional level. Specializing in modern professional tennis techniques, stroke biomechanics, footwork, and strategy for both singles and doubles, Jack has positively impacted the game of numerous players throughout his career.

I’m Wayne Mendezona, Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Corban University and founder of Quick Handle Basketball. I’ve spent over 30+ years developing athletes and have trained more than 50,000 players—from youth to college and professional levels. I specialize in ball handling, scoring, and game performance—helping athletes build confidence, decision-making, and real in-game results. My training is not just drills—it’s about developing complete players who can perform under pressure, think the game, and separate themselves from the competition. I don’t train average. I train athletes who are serious about growth, discipline, and competing at a higher level. If that’s you, let’s get to work.

"My training session with Coach Mendo (Wayne) was excellent. The session was well organized-- he was able to quickly assess my current abilities and areas for growth, and then ran me through a number skill building excercises. By the end of the first session I could tell that my dribbling skills were much improved and he gave me specific advice on how to improve my shot. His coaching style is positive and direct and I look forward to our future training sessions.

I’m a collegiate golfer at George Fox University with a passion for helping players of all skill levels improve. Whether you’re just starting or looking to lower your scores, I provide personalized instruction focused on swing fundamentals, short game, course management, and building confidence. My goal is to make learning simple, enjoyable, and effective so you can play your best golf.

"Very friendly. He’s quick to spot things where I can improve and explains things in a way that’s easy to understand

With over a decade on the lacrosse field, I empower athletes to excel, refining their skills and fostering a deep love for the game. My coaching philosophy blends technical expertise with personalized mentorship. I am dedicated to helping you reach your full potential.

Hello! I am a 4.5+ level pickleball player and USA Pickleball certified coach with 1,600+ hours of experience. After spending 3+ years building the #1 pickleball program company-wide at Life Time, I'm excited to offer private lessons to players of all skills and demographics across the Portland metro area. Passionate about building community and sharing my love for the sport, I also founded the Beaverton Area Pickleball Facebook group, connecting thousands of local players. Let's work together!

"Brody is incredibly knowledgeable about the sport, its physics and rules, to give you the best advantage on the court.

Dedicated baseball coach with a lifelong passion for the sport. With a playing career spanning from youth leagues to college athletics, I've honed my skills as a pitcher and shortstop. My experience extends beyond playing, as I've also led group clinics for young athletes aged 5-19, developing a keen understanding of fundamental skills and mechanics. After serving in the military, I'm now focused on helping players of all ages reach their full potential. My coaching philosophy centers on building strong fundamentals, refining mechanics, and fostering a love for the game. I'm committed to empowering players to succeed and sharing my expertise to help them achieve their goals. With a deep love for baseball, I'm passionate about guiding the next generation of players and inspiring them to reach new heights.

With 8 years of basketball instruction, I foster skill development in a positive environment. I'm committed to helping players of all levels achieve their full potential on and off the court, while still keeping it fun!

"Coach B is more than a coach. That’s why I love training with him. He understands the game from both perspectives. Which is why it’s easy to connect with him. Definitely would recommend him

A former Division I athlete at Weber State, Coach brings a wealth of high-level playing experience to player development. For the last three years with Chances AAU, they have specialized in crafting custom, team-tailored training programs, running intense practices, and guiding young athletes through competitive tournament play. Passionate about developing basketball IQ, skill refinement, and elite work ethic.

Unlock your musical potential with personalized guitar instruction. As a professional musician with 26 years of experience, I tailor lessons to your goals, fostering creativity and technical skill. I specialize in the styles of Funk, Rock, RnB, Pop, and Blues - as well as songwriting, arrangement, and sound/tone design. Let's embark on your musical journey together!

"Nate makes learning guitar so much fun! His understanding of the instrument, techniques, musical styles, and applying ideas to songs are very helpful and have made playing and listening to music inspiring.”

I’m a versatile guitarist with over 15 years of experience performing, teaching, and composing. I specialize in innovative acoustic guitar arrangements, improvisation, and live performance. My work has found success in the music industry with over 10 million combined streams, including more than 2 million annual streams on Spotify and 250,000 monthly listeners at peak. I've also taught guitar for over 9 years with students from over 20 different countries and ages from 7 to 68. I have also 5 years of teaching experience at an engineering school for kids so I'm very knowledgeable in working with youths as well. I believe my patience and dedication to all subject matters relating to guitar music elevates me to do well in a position like this.

"Bob was my college friend and my first guitar teacher. His talent was always absurd and stunned people close to us. I learned so many things in a very short time with him after officially working together for a while. Unfortunately I had to stop due to tendon problems in my fingers, but I miss those days greatly.