Private Lessons & Coaches in Ojai, CA

Dominate the court with confidence! As a current sponsored athlete with 5 years PPR Certified experience coaching pickleball, I bring a unique blend of high-level expertise and a passion for sharing my love of the game. Let's unlock your potential and make you a force to be reckoned with!

"Coach Christopher is super knowledgeable and a great instructor. The class had great pacing.

4.5 DUPR player and rated 3rd in California Championship WPA Men Singles 2024. From Tennis background, sponsored athlete and passionate coach, I've spent years immersed in the dynamic world of pickleball. My 8 years of coaching experience allow me to share my love for the game, providing personalized guidance to players of all levels. Let's work together to elevate your game and unlock your full potential on the court!

"Gianmarco was so easy, light, fun and a great teacher! We loved working with and learning from him!

I'm passionate about sharing my love for tennis with players of all levels. As an experienced player with 9 years of coaching experience, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a dedication to helping you reach your full potential on the court. Let's work together to refine your game in a fun, supportive environment.

Spencer is an advanced pickleball player with a deep understanding of strategy, technique, and game flow. His passion for the sport translates into clear, engaging lessons that help players quickly improve their skills. Whether you're new to pickleball or looking to refine your competitive edge, Spencer makes learning both fun and effective.

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.

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, 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.

Dedicated surf instructor and local from Ventura. Grew up surfing and now have the passion to teach to whoever wants to learn. Experience in coaching swim and basketball. Chill and laid-back sessions for whoever would like to learn!