Private Lessons & Coaches in Largo, FL

After discovering pickleball 4 years ago I have loved every minute. I began teaching in England for 2 years, starting with beginners and up to 4.0 students as they progressed. I love guiding your natural skills and adding tweaks to get you to level up. If you're just starting I enjoy getting you into the best sport on earth : )

I have 20 years of experience playing acoustic and electric guitar in original and cover bands. I’ve performed across the US and Caribbean in touring bands and as a solo multi-instrumentalist. I have played and performed genres from pop to rock to ska to Mexican regional music. I can help you learn to play cover songs. I can teach you to understand tabs and chord charts. I have years of song writing experience and I can help you understand music theory as a basis for song writing.

Hi my name is Loana Vargas I’m a Colombian tennis player who plays at USF . I am passionate about helping players of all levels improve their skills through personalized, fun, and goal-oriented lessons.

I am a current professional tennis player and competed in USF’s lineup for 4 years. I have 7 years of coaching experience, where I apply my experience of competing and coaching myself on the tour to help others. I have done well over a thousand hours of coaching in my life, and I have coached players at all levels and ages, from young beginners, to adults and current travelling juniors. I’m a very technical coach and bring high energy to my sessions to help players feel passion and enthusiastic.

Hi! I'm Iritza. I teach Spanish to children ages 2-9, a caring and experienced Spanish teacher who loves helping children learn through fun and interactive lessons. I'm excited to make Spanish easy, enjoyable and engaging for every child.

With several years of teaching experience, I combine technical mastery of stroke mechanics, safety-focused instruction, and tailored plans to build confident swimmers. I am an approachable coach, passionate about fostering resilience, enjoyment, and measurable improvement in every student.

- Former Division 1 tennis player - Former Wabash university Men's tennis coach - Junior top 100 and ITF player - Head of junior programming at West Indy Racket club - Current head coach at Mira Bay Tennis Club

Former soccer player now certified sports performance coach specializing in youth athletic development, speed, agility, strength, and conditioning. I’ve spent years helping athletes improve performance, build confidence, and develop discipline through structured, high-energy training. My goal is to create a competitive and supportive environment that pushes athletes to reach their full potential.

Michael-Ray Pallares, the Director of Coach Training and Education for the UPT, is a former professional tennis player from the Dominican Republic. As a player, he was a two-time USTA national champion as a junior, received a full scholarship to play at the University of Alabama, ranked Top 10 in NCAA Division 1 tennis and held an ATP ranking for more than ten years while representing his country in the Davis Cup and the Central American and Caribbean Games. Michael-Ray has traveled extensively as a professional tour coach and/or sparring partner for several ATP and WTA players ranked top 10 in the world. He also served as Technical Director of the Panamanian Tennis Federation, Turkmenistan Tennis Federation and the Guam National Tennis Federation as an Expert Coach for the International Tennis Federation undertaking the Development of National Sport Structure, creating an action plan to strengthen the tennis program approved by the International Olympic Committee and Olympic Solidarity. He is now promoting the game of tennis worldwide through his foundation, One Love Tennis and the UPT coach education platform.

"Michael-Ray has really helped with my footwork, conditioning and overall movement on the court, which has improved my game so many levels!

I’m a mental health education coach with 10+ years of experience in wellness research, writing, and clear communication. I help students understand stress, burnout, emotional balance, healthy routines, self-awareness, and confidence-building in a practical, supportive way. My style is patient, encouraging, and easy to follow. In our first lesson, we’ll discuss your goals and create a clear learning plan.