Private Lessons & Coaches in Emeryville, CA

With two decades of golf instruction experience, I leverage my NCAA athletic background to cultivate well-rounded players. My passion lies in fostering skill development through tailored coaching, helping students unlock their full potential. Let's elevate your game together.

"Baseball background, had a real hard time avoiding my slice. A couple lessons with Dawson later and him fitting my driver properly and I was gaining 20 yards and hitting fairways. Changed my game for the better.

Ever dreamt of mastering the court like a pro? With 18 years of experience, including time as a professional athlete, I'm passionate about sharing my love for tennis and helping you achieve your full potential, whatever your level.

"This was my first tennis lesson. Fateh was patient and explained things clearly. Overall, it was a great introduction to tennis and I look forward to booking more lessons with Fateh.

With over two decades dedicated to the art of tennis, I bring a wealth of experience to every lesson, with playing experience at a high level. My passion is to develop well-rounded players through personalized coaching strategies. I'm committed to guiding students towards achieving their tennis aspirations.

"Fabulous coach! Patent, caring, and encouraging. Will definitely recommend this coach.

I’m Daniel, a PCI certified instructor! My coaching emphasizes strong fundamentals and a clear understanding of the moving parts in today’s evolving game, helping players improve skills and adapt with confidence. My background in sports is ping pong, tennis and golf help me bring a cross-sport perspective to every lesson. This approach helps me explain through different views to build consistency, strategy, and enjoyment on the court. I really enjoy helping students improve! Thanks!

"Dan is articulate patient and works on the fundamentals of your swing and how can tp apply what you’ve learned to your game strategy. Just one lesson and I thought it was a big breakthrough because he was able to identify immediately what I’ve been doing wrong and why I had been exerting to much energy into my swing.

🎾 Elite Tennis Coaching with a Modern Twist 🎾 Hi! I’m Vlada, founder of Lit Tennis (www.littennis.com), where we blend high-performance tennis coaching with self-growth, discipline, and confidence-building—on and off the court. Based in the Bay Area, I work with kids, teens, and adults, tailoring each session to elevate not just your technique but also your mindset. As a former competitive player, certified coach, and social media creator, I bring a creative, dynamic, and luxury-inspired approach to tennis. Whether you’re a beginner or aspiring pro, you’ll leave every lesson feeling empowered, stronger, and more in love with the sport. Let’s make tennis your new favorite obsession. 💫

"That lesson sparked clear momentum, and I appreciate the focus on fundamentals, Sydney’s learning a lot, and I felt steady improvement. A few more basics would help, yet I’m looking forward to building on this strong start, and I’ll keep practicing as we tighten the basics. Now, I’m curious how the next lesson will shape my rallying.

Looking to refine your swing and lower your score? I'm a college golfer with five years of experience playing and coaching players of all levels. Let's work together to elevate your game – I'm passionate about making golf enjoyable and accessible for everyone.

"Great coach, only have had one lesson so far but I really love how he breaks down the mechanics and makes you take breaks when errors occur. I learned a lot in just this one lesson from wrist control to positioning to tempo. I can’t wait for future lessons!

TJ is a seasoned tennis instructor with over 10 years of teaching experience and a remarkable background in the sport, having played at International and Division1 level for over 10 years. His expertise lies in making learning tennis and finding improvement simplified for students of all levels and ages. With top tips and valuable guidance, TJ ensures that students not only enhance their skills but also develop a passion for the game. He has trained under Goran Ivanisevic (Novak Djokovic’s Coach), do check him out if you are looking to take your serve and forehand to the next level.

"He’s an exceptional tennis coach—patient, motivating, and able to improve your game quickly with clear, effective guidance.

Elevate your tennis game with my 16 years of playing experience. As a former collegiate athlete, I bring unique insights to help you reach your full potential on the court. My passion lies in fostering a fun and challenging learning environment for players of all levels.

"Darian is patient, helpful, and kind even when I feel uncoordinated and clumsy. He’s strengthened my technique with precision. He’s quite particular about the technique, but it works. One thing I need to work on now is my own stamina, and then i’ll be a noticeably stronger tennis player than I was before I started meeting with Darian.

**Jianrong** is a dedicated tennis coach with a wealth of coaching experience and a deep love for the game, committed to helping players reach their full potential. With an in-depth knowledge of tennis techniques, tactics, and training methods, Jianrong excels in using video analysis tools to enhance player performance and is skilled at motivating players to maintain enthusiasm and confidence. His coaching career includes a long tenure at NanShan Tennis Club, where he served as Assistant Tennis Coach from 2010 to 2012, and later as Head Tennis Coach from 2012 to 2024, designing personalized training programs for players of all skill levels and organizing regular practice matches with detailed post-match analysis. Jianrong also has competitive experience, having participated in various local and regional tennis tournaments throughout his playing career.

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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 very encouraging & patient with repeating instructions. We appreciate his insight into the game as well since we came in no knowing anything other than a desire to try something new!