Private Lessons & Coaches in Santa Cruz, CA

More than just a game, pickleball is a passion I love sharing with others. As an experienced player with two years of experience, I'm dedicated to helping you elevate your game in a fun, supportive environment. Let's work together to unlock your pickleball potential!

"Vincent is enjoyable as an instructor. He is patient with us as we learn the game.

Ignite your passion for rhythm with a dedicated drum coach! Although I am a high school student, I am well versed in a wide variety of genres, as well as general percussion, with a focus on jazz and Brazilian music. My personalized approach makes learning fun and rewarding.

Joe has had the honor to be educating and mentoring all ages, all levels all styles and special needs children for over 25 years! His teaching method has been described as EDUCATIONAL, PRACTICAL and FUN! 🤩 Being a Berklee College of Music Graduate, he will be able to assist you with any of your musical needs that you desire. He looks forward to meeting you and making all of your musical visions a reality!

"My son has been taking drum lessons with Joe for seven months now, and the progress has been incredible. Joe has a natural gift for making classes both engaging and entertaining, which keeps my son genuinely excited to practice. From a student’s perspective, my son finds Joe incredibly nice, patient, and considerate. He appreciates that Joe tailors the music to his specific skill level while still pushing him to improve. Joe doesn’t just focus on the songs; he ensures the technical basics are covered, from proper grip and technique to the practical side of things, like how to correctly adjust and maintain the drum set. He manages to pack a lot of learning into a short amount of time without it ever feeling overwhelming. We highly recommend him!

My yoga class focuses on nurturing both physical health and mental well‑being. Through gentle postures (asanas) and mindful breathing (pranayama), we work toward a strong, flexible body and a calm, clear mind. It’s suitable for beginners and experienced students alike, especially those who enjoy longer holds, a slower pace, and a more meditative approach while still benefiting from a meaningful physical practice.

Self taught tennis player who currently plays USTA 4.0.

Engineer from Georgia Tech, over 35 years in 3 countries, 3 industries, and 3 MNCs. TEFL l5 certified. Certified corporate trainer at Baker Hughes. Experience includes: field operations; manufacturing QC; business development; general management; startup operations; English-Mandarin translation support (both spoken and written), project mgmt. I help engineers, technical professionals, and international employees in business English, Presentation and Communication coaching, interview preparation.

Hi! I’m a former D1 collegiate golfer at Stanford University. Play to a +5 handicap and have a deep passion for coaching and a strong understanding of technique as well as application to improve. In my playing career, I was a top recruit and won many times as a junior as well as one collegiate win while I played at Stanford. Excited to help you get better!

Hi, My name is Brian Ma I have been playing Tennis for over 14 years now and I've always had a strong passion towards this sport. I played singles #1 & #2 all throughout high school and I have over 9 years of teaching experience working with all ages of all skill levels. My main goal as a coach is to build an environment where my students can feel comfortable and be able to openly express themselves as an athlete.

Hi, My name is Kate. With over 25 years of experience, I have traveled and competed in professional tournaments all over the world. Throughout my career, I achieved a USTA National Ranking of #6, reached quarterfinal of the KPSF Open, earned an ITF ranking of 170, and a WTA ranking of 490. A full scholarship to the NCAA Division 1 university allowed me to continue my competitive career, where I achieved an ITA singles ranking of #18 in the nation and was honored as an Athlete of the Year.

I’ve coached players at every level — from complete beginners to high-performance athletes. That includes Alexander Sarkissian, who reached a career-high of 158 in the world and was an NCAA singles finalist in 2014, as well as current player Jean-Baptiste Badon (13.06 UTR). Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your game to the next level, I’d be happy to work with you.