Private Lessons & Coaches in Los Gatos, CA

For over 15 years, I've cultivated a passion for soccer, nurturing players of all levels. My approach blends technical expertise with strategic thinking, fostering a fun and challenging environment. I'm committed to helping you reach your full potential on the field.

I have been playing golf for 20 years and have been teaching for 5 years. I Enjoy getting people to learn new skills, especially if it is a skill they are struggling with. My proudest golf achievement has been shooting a 71 at Poppy Hills. My favorite golf course is Torrey Pines. When I am not teaching or playing golf, I enjoy spending time with my family, hiking, and playing the drums.

"Excellent teacher, very detailed oriented Highly recommended

I'm Coach Darren and I specialize in improving skills through targeted drills with a pickleball machine. My focus is on addressing weaknesses and specific shots such as more consistent and powerful backhands, hitting speedups and defending them, third shot drops, topspin rolls, resets, countering slices and dinking and flicks. By emphasizing technique and repetition, I help players improve their confidence on the shots, reduce errors and win more.

"Darren was awesome and patient with us knowing we are beginners. He taught us step by step right from the very basics. We have 2 more lessons with him and looking forward to take more lessons. Highly recommended.

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!

Former NCAA Division II tennis player who competed at the No. 1 singles position for the University of Arkansas–Fort Smith. I also have experience competing in ATP Challenger qualifying events in Mexico. I coach juniors and adults of all levels, focusing on technique, footwork, consistency, match strategy, and confidence. Every lesson is personalized, high-energy, and designed to help players improve quickly and enjoy the game.

Hello, my name is Justin Telmo, and I am a PPR-certified instructor who is passionate about helping people at all levels improve their pickleball game. My approach to coaching pickleball is to break large concepts down as much as possible in order to establish common fundamentals that can be applied to as many things as possible. I have experience coaching racquet/paddle sports to players of all ages and various skill levels. I am open to individual lessons, group lessons, as well as video review sessions to help you improve.

"I initially booked a single lesson with Justin, but I was so impressed after that first session that I immediately signed up for a 10-pack. Justin is an exceptionally attentive and perceptive coach. He closely observes every movement, pinpointing subtle adjustments and offering actionable advice to elevate my game. We worked through everything from serves and third-shot drops to both one-handed and two-handed backhands, as well as offensive and defensive techniques. My overall technique, consistency, and court confidence have improved significantly thanks to his guidance. I highly recommend Justin to anyone looking to level up their pickleball game!

Tennis has been my life for 30 years — as a player, a college competitor, and now as a coach who’s put in over 345 lessons helping students actually improve. My game blends Federer-style touch and feel on the one-handed backhand with the heavy, modern topspin you see from players like Alcaraz and Sinner — and that’s exactly what I bring to your lessons, whether you’re building your fundamentals or refining a competitive game. I don’t believe in cookie-cutter lessons. Every session is built around your goals, your level, and what’s actually holding your game back — with the technology and tools (video analysis, ball machine, real match-play strategy) to back it up. Beyond the court, you’re joining a tennis community: connect with fellow students, ask me questions directly, work through structured courses at your own pace, and get access to local clinics and events. My goal is simple — help you fall in love with this game while getting genuinely better at it.

"great experience, coach jay is very professional and responsible, my kids like the class.

PGA Member since 2008, I have worked in the golf business since 2002. I work at an indoor facility with high speed cameras and golf analysis software. We have Flightscope radar technology giving 30 metrics of ball and club data. Happy to help anyone who has the desire to learn.

"Fixed a lot of things about my swing within 30 minutes!

Hi, I'm Eric, and I grew up playing golf in the SF Bay Area over 40 years ago. I have a passion and true love for the game ever since I set foot on my first golf course at age 9. I have played in local tournaments and played golf competitively for several years. I have lots of patience, I'm laid back, and I really enjoy teaching. I work with all ages and skill levels. Reach out to me to find out if I'm a good fit for you.

"Amazing instructor called out my pros & cons. With his support & training I feel more confident in my swings

Let’s make pickleball the best part of your week. I bring experience, energy, and a love for the game to help you build confidence, improve fast and have a great time doing it!

"Great first lesson. Coming to the court with tennis experience, I need help developing pickleball shots and strategy. Natalia knew exactly where to start. I'm pretty confident Natalia will get me to the level of consistency that I'm working toward.