Private Lessons & Coaches in Lucas, TX

Fueled by a lifelong passion for racquet sports, I bring eight years of pickleball coaching experience, enhanced by my background as a college athlete. My focus is helping players of all skill levels unlock their full potential. Let's improve your game together!

I'm a pickleball coach with the heart of a competitor and the soul of a teacher. As a former tournament winner with three years of experience, I bring a winning mindset and tactical expertise to every lesson. Let's unlock your potential and elevate your game together – one strategic volley at a time.

As a player, I played all over. I started at John Brown University, where I became an All-American by my sophomore year and made the school's hall of fame. I transferred to East Central University, an All-Conference point guard who led the conference in assists and ranked top 10 nationally in assist-to-turnover ratio. I then played pro in France and Luxembourg, earning First Team All-League and team MVP. I later coached at Lorena High in Waco, reaching the regional finals (top 16) both years.

College basketball coach passionate about transforming players through structured, high-intensity skill training. I specialize in footwork, shooting efficiency, dynamic playmaking, and basketball IQ. I work with players of all levels looking to refine their technique, build confidence, and dominate competitive play.

20 years as a soccer coach at multiple high level clubs in the DFW area, and for Dallas Christian College 2021 Texas state cup championship with 2009 boys team 3rd place NCCAA Dallas Christian College (woman) in Kissimmee Fl 2015

With 10 years of dedicated experience in golf instruction and program development, I have built a career centered on fostering growth and excellence in players of all levels. Currently, I am the Teaching Professional at The Golf Lab in Plano, TX, where I lead cutting-edge player development initiatives and mentor golfers to achieve their full potential. Coaching Philosophy I believe that every golfer has unique strengths, and my coaching philosophy is rooted in developing players based on their individual abilities. By tailoring lessons to each person’s natural tendencies and goals, I empower my students to grow in their own way while building confidence, consistency, and a deeper understanding of the game. My mission is to provide personalized, results-driven instruction that inspires players to reach their fullest potential both on and off the course.

"This process has been very helpful. I hit the ball so good today!! I had four pars on 9 holes! Hit +6 on 9 . Thank you fernando!

I am a former D1 athlete with 30 years' experience teaching tennis. I combine elite-level insight with structured technique, tactical development, and warm, disciplined coaching to build confident, resilient players.

I’m Trevoin Shaw, a former forward at Paul Quinn College, where I played three seasons and earned two All-American selections, First Team All-Red River Conference, and Second Team All-Red River Conference honors. Since graduating, I’ve coached youth basketball with the Texas Legends (2023–2024) and the San Antonio Spurs (2025), leading camps, skill sessions, and clinics. I’ve also worked in game day operations, gaining valuable insight into the professional sports environment. I bring energy, discipline, and a player’s perspective to every coaching role, helping athletes grow on and off the court. I’m also actively pursuing a professional playing career, continuing to sharpen my skills and leadership for the next level.

"Coach Trevoin creates a positive and encouraging environment while still holding players accountable. His sessions are organized, energetic, and focused on real development. He gives players specific feedback and makes sure they understand what they need to improve. Highly recommend him for any young player looking to develop their game.

As a local captain in the fire department I bring leadership and passion! Let’s work together to help you become your best! As a former college athlete, I bring five years of pickleball coaching experience to help you elevate your game. I specialize in technique refinement and strategic play. My passion is helping players of all levels achieve their personal best.

"I really enjoy all the different drills and different exercise exercises that coach John has available. I specifically enjoyed the Pickleball machine getting to practice and getting a lot of reps has really helped improve my game. I don’t know a lot of other coaches that offer that personally. Definitely worth the money and I highly recommend.

As a native Spanish speaker, I love teaching my language to others. I started teaching since 2004 and it has been the most fun job I ever had. My classes are highly interactive and focused on teaching others to be confident speaking Spanish. Classes are structured in a way of learning basics to quickly learning to have conversations with others. Let me show you how easy and fun is to learn Spanish.