Private Lessons & Coaches in San Marcos, CA

4.5 DUPR pickleball coach with 4 years of competitive play. I play 3-4x weekly and love helping players build solid fundamentals, smarter strategy, and court confidence. Patient, encouraging instruction for all skill levels—from complete beginners to intermediates pushing toward 4.0+. Expect focused lessons on footwork, stroke mechanics, shot selection, and doubles chemistry.

I am an experienced math and physics tutor with a strong academic background and a long record of effective, personalized teaching. I hold a Master’s degree in Physics and have eight years of teaching experience across K–12 through upper-division calculus. I have taught in both classroom and one-on-one settings, developed structured curricula, and created personalized lesson plans tailored to each student’s needs. I love deeper understanding of complex rules, and I'll help you understand them!

My passion is helping players build the right foundation from day one. I teach proper mechanics, footwork, and technique so you improve naturally instead of spending years fixing bad habits. I’ve invested over $20,000 learning from top SoCal coach Austin Sveom and earned 17 tournament medals. Lessons are $20/hr (donated to charity)—you reserve the court at Barnes Tennis Center. I teach one evening lesson per day so every student receives my full attention.

"I’ve taken lessons before, but this was different. Instead of just hitting balls, Kishan explained why each adjustment mattered. My resets, footwork, and consistency improved almost immediately.

Hey my name is Ethan. I am 24 years old and have an obsession with pickleball. I have been playing pickleball for three years and have been playing competitively for 2. I have won an Open moneyball, MLP 5.0 doubles, PPA Nationals, tourneys in Mexico and other local San Diego tournaments. I have a strong passion for the game and love to spread knowledge about pickleball. I will teach you basic and advanced skills to level up your game quick. My coaching style is interactive and concise. If you want to improve on your pickleball skills and IQ I’ll be excited to help you reach your potential.

"Really great fun dude! He gives concise advice that is easy to understand. He helped me with my backhand at the net and how to speedup at my opponents. I’ll definitely recommend Ethan as a coach for anyone!

With two decades on the court, I tailor my instruction to each player's goals and current playing abilities. As an experienced tennis player and NASM certified PT, I blend strategy, kinesiology alongside tennis fundamentals for real results and on-court success. Whether you're just starting out, or have been hitting for a while, let's elevate your game! *Requesting different coaching locations* I’m open to coaching at alternative locations in SD not listed on profile. If they are located in private communities, such as an apartment complex, please confirm if court reservations are possible when requesting.

Andes is a writer across genres based in San Diego. Their creative work has been published in Stone of Madness Press, Electric Literature, Bi Women Quarterly, and elsewhere. They hold an M.A. in English and have studied creative writing in the M.F.A. program at Columbia University. They have been an English lecturer at Texas State University and a creative writing teaching artist at the Austin Public Library Foundation. They currently teach at EngEasy and at Writers, Ink.

I hold a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and am passionate about helping students building confidence in reading, writing, and learning. My experience includes mentoring and working with young people through spots and volunteer settings, where I learned the importance of patience, encouragement, and adapting to different learning styles. Whether a student is looking to improve academically or gain confidence in their abilities, I strive to make learning engaging, approachable, and rewarding.

Hi! I’m Stanislas. I’m a competitive tennis player from France with over 17 years of experience and an 11.5+ UTR. I currently play collegiate tennis in San Diego and coach players of all ages and levels. I adapt each lesson to your goals, whether you want to build consistency through repetition or focus more on live-ball drills, point play, and competition.

With 17 years of baseball instruction, I cultivate not only skills but a lifelong love for the game. My dedication extends to fostering each player's unique potential, focusing on precision, strategy, and sportsmanship. Let's work together to unlock your full baseball potential. I also am a current professional baseball player.

"Coach Al is a coach on my 10u team, he helped me with my swing and helped me gain confidence in the box, he showed me how to stay calm and always have an approach before stepping in, he also taught me what to do with two strikes and what adjustments I can make to allow me to better see the ball in and battle in the box. Overall I love his style and teaching and I’m thankful for his help.

Originally from the UK, I have been coaching soccer for 11+ years, helping players reach their goals. I have had many players go on to play college soccer after personal and team training sessions. I played 4 years of college soccer on a full athletic scholarship, as well as playing semi professionally in the UK & the USA. Now I work with players across all positions and age groups to achieve their confidence and ability to become a more complete player and reach their goals!

"Coach Kris helped me understand the tactical side and the details to improve my game.