Private Lessons & Coaches in San Rafael, CA

I'm Will, Captain of the UC Berkeley Pickleball team. I am a 4.62 DUPR and currently ranked #52 in the collegiate pickleball rankings. My teaching philosophy is one that is flexible to best suit your needs as a player. Whether it is refining specific shots or pickleball strategy, I want to elevate the part of your game that will make you the player you want to be! Most of all, I love to compete and have fun on court. Feel free to reach out to me at 510-725-1642 to discuss working together!

I have been a baseball coach for a men's amateur league for 25 years, and have worked with youth/little league & high school players 1-on-1. In addition to baseball fundamentals, I coach pitchers in developing proper mechanics to avoid injury, sports and overall athletic performance. Additionally, I am a master fitness trainer with 15+ years of experience, utilizing my strength & conditioning techniques to transfer directly to baseball and other team sports.

Rooted in a love of movement and strategic play, I teach soccer with clarity and commitment. With one year of teaching experience, I blend technical drills, tactical insight and patient coaching to develop players' confidence, teamwork and game intelligence.

Former junior tournament and high school varsity player, coaching at Euro School of Tennis since early 2026. I work with players at the beginner to intermediate level, and I am a NASM certified personal trainer and nutrition coach interested in life-long health and fitness. My goal is to build a foundation that you can confidently take anywhere whether it's for recreation or competition.

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.

I help beginners and improving players build clean fundamentals, better footwork, and real confidence on court. My lessons are clear, encouraging, and structured so you improve fast without feeling overwhelmed. I’m a medical student focused on sports medicine. I lost 80 pounds of fat by playing tennis and built real athleticism along the way. I coach beginners to intermediates with a biomechanics-first approach: I’m all about footwork, placement and positioning, timing, and joint-friendly power. First lesson includes a quick assessment, 1 to 2 key fixes, and a drill plan for your next solo hit.

"I struggled with my serve for the longest time. That changed finally when I got lessons from Arjan. He analyed how I currently hit so as to maximally help improve my serve and return without overcomplicating. I could finally toss the ball for a clean serve after many many drills! Highly recommended

I am a college Head Women’s Basketball Coach, former Division I player, and former professional women’s basketball player. I specialize in skill development, fundamentals, footwork, ball handling, finishing, shooting, defense, conditioning, and basketball IQ. My coaching style is detailed, encouraging, and growth-focused. I work with beginners through advanced athletes and help players build confidence, discipline, and purpose in their training.

I have a deep passion for the game of basketball and take pride in teaching every skill with a purpose and attention to detail. I empathize the mastery of every fundamental before progressing to advanced concepts. Beyond skill development, I place a strong emphasis on mindset, discipline, and self confidence because I believe mental growth is just as important as physical ability in reaching a players full potential.

Former All-city athlete in AAA and WCAL, currently a personal trainer with focus on youth athletes and adults. Two years interning as an assistant coach for high school varsity football. Experience working with kids and Teens and overall great knowledge and communication skills. In 4-6 parents can expect there players to be faster, quicker and have more football knowledge than then players there age.

"Akheem Lewis is a former collegiate athlete(baseball) that i helped improve his speed and agility!

Russ is an experienced coach with over 25 years of leading athletes at the high school and youth levels. As a player, he spent two years competing in college after three standout years on his high school varsity team, where he helped capture a state championship and two league titles. His coaching career includes 25 years of high school varsity and JV football, as well as five years in Pop Warner. Currently, Russ brings his leadership and passion for the game to coaching high school boys flag football, where he continues to mentor and inspire student-athletes.