Best 7 coaches for lessons near Ojai, CA

Julio Pulido is a high-performance tennis coach and mental performance specialist from Cáceres, Spain. A former No. 1 college player and two-time ECC Player of the Year, he previously coached at the John McEnroe Tennis Academy and served as assistant at Baylor Men’s Tennis Team while completing his master’s in Sports Pedagogy. Julio is now the Mental Performance Director at Weil Tennis Academy and founder of TAP Mindset, helping athletes develop discipline, confidence, and elite competitive habits.

With two decades dedicated to fostering soccer talent, I blend strategic insight with a passion for player development. I create a supportive environment where skill enhancement and a love for the game thrive. My focus is nurturing potential, on and off the field.

I just graduated out of Syracuse University with a degree in Sport Management. With 16 years of experience: playing club soccer, high school soccer, and intramural in college. Im looking to guide players interested in working on their technical skills, tactical awareness, and fitness. I am passionate about the game of soccer and happy to coach players at any age or skill level.

Hi, I’m Brian Simpson, a PPR-certified pickleball coach originally from Scotland and now proud to call Ventura, California home. I love helping people discover the fun, social side of pickleball while building confidence and fitness along the way. Whether you’ve never picked up a paddle or you’re getting back into movement after a break, I’ll meet you exactly where you are, no pressure, just progress.

Coach Scholz is very experienced adult Pickleball player and coach. A 4.5 player who loves coaching and teaching! In addition to an extensive tennis background, Coach has over 50 years coaching/teaching experience. Primarily basketball but all sports, all ages and in the classroom. Exclusively pickleball since 2017. Coach played Division One College Basketball for NCAA Tournament Teams, Coached NCAA Division One Basketball and coached as an assistant in the NBA. His Florida Southern Teams from 1982-1990 were recognized as “day in and day out the best college basketball program in the state of Florida!” Florida Southern made 7 trips to the NCAA Tournament in 8 years, with 3 trips to the Elite 8 and two Final Four Appearances! He was 4 times Sunshine State Conference Coach of the Year, 4 times Florida Coaches Association Florida Coach of the Year, 3 Times South Region Coach of the Year and a 4 Time Finalist for National Coach of the Year! Coach has transferred all that knowledge and experience to pickleball and pickleball has become his and his family’s favorite sport ever! George’s wife, Lynne, is a former number 1 College Tennis Player and has become an accomplished pickleball player in her own right. George plays pickleball, coaches/teaches pickleball, studies pickleball 24/7 ... including his own lessons from a number of the Top PROS ... and rests up for more pickleball the next day! He and his wife, Lynne pride themselves on being Life Long Learners! Coach would love to work with you at your pleasure and convenience! “I truly love this great opportunity to coach again and love to help people get better! There are so many intricacies to this great game ... I feel many more intricacies than basketball and tennis.”

"“George has a passion for helping others get better! He brings attention to little things that will improve your game and focus your attention on technique, court awareness and strategic discipline!”

Hi Looking forward to teaching anyone to play golf. It’s a fantastic sport that closely aligns with life and its principles. I have 45 years of experience. As a former UCLA golf team member and tour pro, I offer personalized instruction to elevate your game. Let's refine your skills and achieve your golfing aspirations together!

"I can’t say with enough enthusiasm — Renee is an awesome coach and awesome person to hang with. She was so patient and attentive. We were total rookies going into this first lesson and left with the feeling that we can step on the course and just enjoy ourselves. Of course, many many more learnings are needed, but we now feel like a part of the world of golf and are excited to keep learning. We did a couples lesson for our wedding anniversary, and our time with Renee was a perfect way to have some laughs, experience the joy of a new sport, and pick up useful skills from the first minute to the last. Highly recommended! (Also, Soule is a gorgeous course!)