Private Lessons & Coaches in Cave Creek, AZ

My name is Joshua Leivas I am a 4.7 DUPR rated player and PPR certified coach. As a current college athlete for ASU pickleball club and seasoned instructor, I bring three years of experience to the pickleball court, my background in Physical Education helps me tremendously when coaching. focusing on technique and strategy. I foster a supportive and fun environment for all skill levels. My passion lies in helping players unlock their full potential.

"Josh is great. Has an incredible way of breaking down shot mechanics and strokes. Truly understands how to coach.

I deliver structured, high-impact coaching centered on strong fundamentals and functional body movement for lasting results. Each lesson is designed not only to help you improve, but to make the learning experience fun, engaging, and memorable. From young to not so young, beginners to advanced and everyone in between. Every session is fully customized with focused drills, clear progression, and coaching tailored to how you learn best. From the beginner to those who want to elevate their game, every lesson is customized to meet your goals and level of play. * 20+ years collegiate-level Instructor Coach & Trainer * 20+ years coaching experience * Certified Fitness Instructor The Cooper Institute (Dallas, TX)
 Functional Body Movement Specialty * 25 years racquetball & tennis * 4 years pickleball * 1 year Pickleball Coach I love the game, but my true passion is coaching! - Learn the game for the first time - Take your game to the next level - Improve & master specific skills - Drill (Price packages available) - Clinics

"Working with Coach Jim has elevated my game—his clear instruction, ability to connect, “simple” strategic insights, and ability to break down complex shots and simplify them made improvements feel easy and achievable. His knowledge of the sport and personalized feedback helped me gain confidence at the net, improve my serve consistency, and play smarter under pressure. If you're serious about taking your pickleball skills to the next level, this coach is the game-changer you’ve been looking for.

Coach Gino - USPTA Elite Certified Tennis Professional with over 21+ years of playing experience and 10+ years of coaching. I've developed 10 beginners into top 10 ranked Southwest players (UTR 8+) and coached two individual high school state champions. I also led Glendale Community College to a top-20 national finish and coach WITL, USTA, and ATA league players. Every lesson is tailored to your goals, with a focus on building consistency first, technique, strategy, confidence and match play.

"My son loves the daily classes and has continued to advance his game.

PPR-Trained Pickleball Coach. I help beginners and intermediate players build a rock-solid pickleball foundation! My coaching focuses on smart ball placement, strategy, and injury prevention—proving that control and placement beat raw power every time. Patient, structured, and entirely tailored to your pace. Expect stance, serve, return/drop, reset and tactics from day 1.

Former Amherst College golfer with competitive experience at the collegiate level. Throughout my career, I’ve competed in high-level junior, college, and amateur tournaments while developing a deep understanding of swing mechanics, course management, and the mental game. I specialize in helping golfers of all skill levels improve through personalized instruction, efficient practice, and proven competitive strategies. I assist with college recruiting and planning. +2 handicap.

U.S. Soccer D Licensed coach at RSL-AZ and Kansas Wesleyan University graduate with semi-professional and professional playing experience. I offer private and small group training focused on technical skills, game awareness, and building confident players through structured, game-real sessions.

"Luis is a fantastic coach. We've enjoyed watching our two boys go through challenging footwork and agility drills, but Luis keeps it positive and meets the kids where they're at developmentally. Highly recommend Luis to work with club soccer kids at all ages and levels. Our boys are getting better and having fun!

- 2 years at a juco in California - 2 years at University of Colorado Colorado Springs (Division 2) - 3 year starter - 2-way at both schools

Driven by a lifelong passion, I empower aspiring basketball players to excel. My coaching refines fundamental skills, strategic thinking, and peak performance. I cultivate a positive and challenging environment where potential flourishes.

I played collegiate baseball at Francis Marion University (1 year), Prince George’s Community College (2 years), and St. Thomas University (1 year), gaining experience across multiple levels of college baseball. After my playing career, I transitioned into coaching and player development. I have coached with Thunderbirds Baseball Academy and Diamond Sports Academy and completed a pitching internship at Miami Christian High School, where I assisted with pitcher development, bullpen work, arm care routines, and game preparation. My goal as a pitching coach is to develop durable, efficient pitchers by improving mechanics, command, and pitch design while prioritizing long-term arm health. I focus on building consistency, confidence, and preparing pitchers to compete at the next level.

"Coach Carlos is an outstanding pitching coach who truly makes a difference for his players, and especially for me. He has gotten me to understand my mechanics.

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"🔥 one of the greatest coaches I’ve been around 💪🏿🤞🏿