Private Lessons & Coaches in Berkeley, CA

Hi there, I am Coach Jenny, founder of Rise Soccer Training in Oakland. I moved from England in 2003 to coach and play soccer in the US. I have played and worked with many companies, teams and schools over the years and with children of all ages and abilities. I hold a UEFA B coaching license and I have had a lot of coaching work in different sports. I look forward to meeting with you.

"Coach Jenny was wonderful with my son. She made the session fun while still focusing on skills and confidence. He felt comfortable right away and is excited to continue training. Highly recommend for any child looking to improve.

I'm a personal trainer with 8 years of experience helping adults and working professionals achieve weight loss, muscle gain, and improved athletic conditioning. My coaching style focuses on full-body training, calisthenics, and low-volume, high-rep resistance work. While programming is important, I believe lasting results come from Strong coach-client relationships built on trust, accountability, and understanding each person's unique goals.

""I came to DataDriven Coaching because I was tired of doing the same gym workouts over and over again. As a beginner, I wanted a program that would help me get stronger without feeling intimidated or risking injury. Eric took the time to teach me proper movement, build my confidence, and progress at a pace that made sense for me. After 12 weeks, I felt stronger, had more energy, and actually looked forward to working out."

Music is my lifelong passion, and I have dedicated the past 31 years to mastering and sharing it. As a recording artist, I bring real-world experience and proven techniques to every lesson. I will guide you, from beginner chords to advanced solos, while unlocking your unique musical potential.

Hey my name's Derek Schmidt and I'm a musician, sound designer, and music educator living in SF. I have a Masters in Music Composition and decades of performing experience.I've played piano for over three decades, for performance, production, and composition. I come at piano from an composer/songwriter perspective, so I can ground the lessons in music theory to help it all make sense, no matter what instrument you decide to play. I best teach beginning and intermediate students who want to explore different musical styles.

"“I’ve been wanting to continue my learning of ukulele and guitar. Derek is such a knowledgeable and patient teacher. I love how he breaks down the understanding of music theory and composition. I’ve had other guitar teachers that have taught me how to copy music tabs but Derek is really great in explaining the why of music!” – T.

Mona Javadian is a Yoga Alliance RYT-500 certified yoga instructor and experienced Pilates teacher with over 17 years of teaching experience. She specializes in Ashtanga Yoga, Vinyasa, Pilates, Mobility, and functional movement. Mona is passionate about helping students build strength, flexibility, balance, and confidence through mindful movement. Her classes combine precise alignment, breath awareness, and compassionate guidance, creating a welcoming space for students of all levels.

"mona tysm for the amazing class tonight 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

Extremely comfortable coaching team/game situations. Very skilled at skilled development and training progress. Looking to improve my skills while polishing what I know and bringing that to someone’s organization that wants greatness with the kids and teachings. I love the game inside an out always looking to learn one way or another, and we would love to expand my diversity in the field.

Two years coaching Bay Area Scores, a non-profit soccer/poetry. Nike field day. 2 plus Kassirer sports skills coach Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball.

BA in Recreation, parks, and Tourism (SFSU 2025) 15 years of Baseball experience (NCS Champion) Coaching Giants Youth Baseball camps- (Summer 2026)

I'm a defensive minded coach who's keen on teaching the game within the game. Teaching players the fundamentals while also developing their mental toughness.

I'm not the best player but the skills involved in chess is calculation defensive and attack moves and expected opponent move using different pieces to test opponents defense and lure the opponent into opening a defensive posture and choice of attack strategy. I've played chess for 20 years and can teach many strategies for all skill levels and prepare you for challenging games .