Private Lessons & Coaches in Spring Valley, CA

I’ve been in love with the game since I was a kid. I played and coached basketball for 17 years, from top varsity programs to CIF championships. Now, as a single father to a 7-year-old son, I’m committed to passing on my love for the game—building strong fundamentals, a tough mindset, and a passion for lifelong success both on and off the court. Current Mission Bay High School.

With 17 years of baseball instruction, I cultivate not only skills but a lifelong love for the game. My dedication extends to fostering each player's unique potential, focusing on precision, strategy, and sportsmanship. Let's work together to unlock your full baseball potential. I also am a current professional baseball player.

"Coach Al is a coach on my 10u team, he helped me with my swing and helped me gain confidence in the box, he showed me how to stay calm and always have an approach before stepping in, he also taught me what to do with two strikes and what adjustments I can make to allow me to better see the ball in and battle in the box. Overall I love his style and teaching and I’m thankful for his help.

With 15 years of football instruction, I'm committed to cultivating athletes' potential. My coaching focuses on skill development, strategic thinking, and fostering a passion for the game. Let's elevate your performance!

"My coach helped us learn more about defense and how to play under pressure. Our coach was great, easy to get along with and had built a connection with the players.

25+ plus years of coaching football, majority of those years at the Varsity level. Currently the Varsity LBs coach at Eastlake High School in San Diego. -Defensive coordinator -Defensive line -Linebackers -Running Backs

Hello. My name is Jessica and although I recently obtained my California teaching credential for multi subject, I have several years of teaching experience. I really enjoy teaching grades K-5. I support students in both their reading and writing through using creative, engaging exercises to spark individual interests. I break apart concepts or scaffold material into smaller, easier, more manageable tasks promoting both confidence and motivation.

"Ethan really struggled with reading comprehension so we spent a lot of time practicing reading through short, engaging stories that focused on sound pronunciation and segment of letters. Using digraphs to help reinforce beginning sounds followed by worksheets helped Ethan become a stronger reader. I also pre read sentences and then had Ethan read along with me highlighting difficult words we could focus on later. Discussing difficult words ahead of time helped improve his reading and comprehension significantly.

▪︎San Diego native, pitched for the Cincinnati Reds 2023,2025. Looking to share what I've learned playing 10 professional seasons.

I am a dedicated French tutor with several years of experience of teaching French to children and adults. My lessons focus on building confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in engaging, interactive, and personalized activities. I am passionate about helping learners develop a love for the French language and culture while achieving their individual language goals.

With 16 years of basketball instruction, I cultivate a fun, yet disciplined environment, ensuring athletes develop both technical prowess and a deep love for the game. Played junior college at a high level as well as division 2. I’m dedicated to helping players of all levels unlock their full potential on the court. I will bring out the best version of the player.

Mastering basketball requires more than just talent; it demands dedication, strategy, and the right guidance. With 12 years of experience, I'm dedicated to helping you unlock your potential on and off the court. Let's elevate your game together.