Private Pickleball Lessons & Coaches in Live Oak, CA

Hi, I’m Michael, a dedicated and passionate pickleball coach with a strong focus on helping players of all levels improve their game, strategy, and confidence on the court. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to sharpen your competitive edge, I offer personalized coaching tailored to your goals and skill level.

"For our first training, Michael gave us not only the basic training but also a few extra advance tips that we could use in future. We learned so much! Thx Michael!

Whether you're a newbie or looking to level up, let's embark on a journey together to establish attainable goals and, most importantly, have a blast on the court! In my nearly 3 years of Pickleball, I've enjoyed the game recreationally, participated in local tournaments and shared my passion by teaching family and friends. Regardless of your skill level, experience, or familiarity with the "dink, drive, drop," we can make Pickleball a fun workout and an opportunity to meet new people. If you're ready to dink, drive, drop, and play Pickleball, let's connect and take your game to new heights!

"In game instruction, helpful tips

Meet the versatile coach who has made a name for himself in the world of Pickleball! Having played tennis and collegiate volleyball in the past, he discovered his true passion for Pickleball during the pandemic and hasn't looked back since. With a talent for teaching the game to both adults and juniors, he currently coaches in small groups and one-on-one sessions while also leading junior clinics at a local club. Tom is PPR certified as a coach. Get ready to experience lightning in a bottle with this dynamic coach!

"Very patient with both kids and parents, including staying way over on time. Most importantly we had a great time!

Brian brings a rare combination of rapid progression, high-level competitive experience, and analytical depth to his coaching. In just eight months, he climbed from a 2.7 to a 4.599 DUPR competing regularly with 4.5+ level players. That kind of trajectory isn’t accidental. It reflects deliberate practice, smart drilling, and a deep understanding of patterns, probabilities, and pressure moments. Brian doesn’t just teach shots—he teaches advantage. He thinks in terms of exchange ratios, positioning leverage, and when a speed-up truly earns you a 51–49 edge instead of opening you up to a counter. His fast hands and aggressive instincts are backed by thoughtful decision-making, helping players build controlled offense rather than reckless pace. What separates Brian is how clearly he sees the game. He understands rating systems, regional play styles, and how skill translates across levels. He’s studied what actually moves DUPR, what causes plateaus, and how to break through them—because he’s lived it. Whether you’re a 3.0 trying to stabilize your third shot, a 4.0 stuck at a ceiling, or a tournament player refining hands battles, Brian coaches with structure, intentionality, and measurable progress in mind. If you want to level up intelligently—not just hit harder, but win smarter—he’ll help you build a game that holds up under pressure. ^ yes, written by ai. real people don’t use that many em dashes. I prompted chatGPT to write a couple paragraphs about me based on the hundreds of internal conversations I had with it.

"Thank you!

Embracing the exciting world of pickleball, I bring two years of experience, a Doubles Gold Medal from our local SCALPEL League and a passion for sharing my love for the game. As an experienced player, I offer personalized coaching that focuses on developing your skills and building your confidence on the court. Let's work together to elevate your game in a fun and supportive environment.

"Evan gave good feedback on my weak spots, which I found quite helpful, and I’m feeling more motivated to start improving those areas. The lesson had some useful insights, and I appreciate the more thoughtful approach, though I still think some drills could help me build confidence. Still, I’d be open to trying another lesson with him to see how I progress.

I played tennis at an intermediate level in my younger years, winning a few trophies along the way. I picked up pickleball during the pandemic and have since competed in about seven tournaments, earning multiple bronze medals in singles and a Silver in doubles. I mostly focus on improving my game and sharing my passion for pickleball through coaching. As a certified PPR coach, I teach players of all ages, from kids as young as 5 to seniors in their seventies. I’m currently the personal pickleball trainer at the East Valley YMCA, where I love helping others discover and enjoy the sport.

"Steven is a great coach. I do appreciate him for pointing out areas I need to work on during our first session.

Whether you have never picked up a paddle before, you are just getting started, or you are looking to sharpen your game - I would love to help you on your Pickleball journey. No experience needed, no pressure, just fun :) My goal is simple: make Pickleball accessible so everyone gets a chance to try this amazing sport. I am a PPR Certified coach with a 4.0+ DUPR rating. My lessons and clinics help players build confidence and progress from beginner to intermediate and advanced levels.

"I can’t recommend Mostafa enough! He’s incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and truly passionate about teaching pickleball. He tailors each lesson to your level, gives clear and constructive feedback, and makes every session enjoyable and productive. Five stars without hesitation!!!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Hey everyone, I’m Jon! I’m a 5.0 level player and professional coach that has 3+ years of teaching experience at The Hub Alameda and locally. I’m looking to bring my expertise to help local players improve their game! As someone who worked their way up to 5.0 from the intermediate level, I am intimately familiar with all the pitfalls along the way from beginner to advanced levels and what it takes to grind to that level. My teaching philosophy has always been rooted in approaching the game as simply as possible. I emphasize simple, repeatable shot mechanics. And equally important, I take the time to explain how shot selection and strategy impact your progress just as much as shot execution! I’m 100% confident that in just a single, one hour session we can make noticeable improvement in either shot quality or a shift in strategic thinking. You can always expect each session to be tailored to your specific needs. Pacing will always be adjusted to your progress. At the end of each session I’ll send you notes for the key points we covered as well as actionable feedback. Looking forward to working together to help you improve your game to the next level! Happy to answer any questions.

"Jon was my first pickleball coach for a good part of one year. My simple goal was to strive to improve my shot skills to unlock my potential through self-awareness. Jon truly enhanced my development as a pickleball player by focusing on the fundamentals. Jon organized coaching lessons focused on repetitive drills, drills and more drills – starting with dinks, drops, resets, punch volleys, flick volleys, speed ups, deep serves, footwork, positioning, placement and court awareness. Jon’s clear explanations and demonstrations was key to learning. Jon kept me motivated, inspired and encouraged. Jon quickly adapted to my learning style with good and calm talk that effectively helped me during drills to reinforce correct form & habit. Jon observed early on that I was reaching & hitting off-balanced more than I should; afterwards I became more conscious & deliberate about moving my feet to avoid stretching. I learned about my habits that influenced the changes that made me more confident. My sessions with Jon became an enjoyable journey of self-discovery which exceeded my goal.