Private Lessons & Coaches in Zephyrhills, FL

With over eight years of experience as a swim instructor, Mercedez Shelton has been teaching swimming since she was 16. She has worked with students of all ages from infants in “Mommy and Me” classes to children, teens, adults and elderly, adapting her teaching style to meet each individual’s needs. Mercedez is passionate about helping swimmers build confidence, improve technique, and develop a lifelong love for the water. She is skilled in a variety of swim programs and teaching methods and brings a positive, encouraging approach to every lesson. Beyond swim instruction, she has experience leading water-based activities such as water aerobics and fitness exercises, and her background as a nanny and after-school program director gives her exceptional skills in childcare, safety, and classroom management. Mercedez prides herself on her ability to connect with students and parents alike, creating a safe, fun, and engaging environment where every swimmer can thrive.

"My son has mild sensory challenges, and finding the right instructor was hard. Mercedez was incredible, she was patient, understanding, and creative with her approach. He looks forward to every lesson now and has made so much progress in just a few months.

Teaching golf for the past 15 years and playing for 25+. Comfortable working with beginners and all the way to scratch golfers. I’m excited to help you improve your game. I also focus on golf etiquette, the absolute do's and do not's of the game. It's ALL about the ability to avoid trouble and capitalize from good positions. But the game inside the game is chipping and putting. I won the 1986 Strolo Farms Cup in Ocala, FL And won the 1995 Hillsborough county Sheriff's department Mounted Posse /Lykes Shoot Out Tournament in Plant City, FL I love the game and its history, and I'll do everything I can to preserve it!

"Mike came with distance issues between irons and a weak fade. I adjusted his grip. Changed his ball positions and over the course of a few weeks, he found the "bottom" of his swing. The last time I worked with Mike the weak fade was gone. He was striking the ball much better with authority!

Former basketball player with over 7 years of coaching experience, dedicated to developing athletes of all ages and skill levels. Specializing in private training, skill development, basketball IQ, shooting, ball handling, footwork, conditioning, and game preparation. Passionate about helping players maximize their potential, build confidence, and elevate their performance on and off the court.

I grew up in Cuba, where the ocean was practically my backyard. Spending so much time in the water gave me a lifelong love for swimming and taught me to respect it from an early age. Today, I enjoy sharing that passion by helping students of all ages become confident and safe swimmers. I’m patient, encouraging, and adapt each lesson to every student’s needs and goals. My mission is to make learning enjoyable while building strong swimming skills and confidence in the water.

Music is a journey, and I'm passionate about guiding students on theirs. As a professional pianist with 15 years of experience, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a deep love for music to each lesson. Let's unlock your musical potential together!

The strengths I have cultivated and rely on in my teaching are rooted in my diverse background. Two significant factors have shaped my growth and process as a pianist and musician. First, my initial musical training and development were strongly rooted in Taiwan. In Taiwanese music educational system, they enhance the training in theory, music history and aural skills. For the yearly high school and university entrance examinations, each applicant has to take theory, aural skills and music history exam, and these grades has a significant impact on the final decision regarding the school you will attend. Because of the rigorous training in theory and music history, not only am I able to easily grasp the composition’s structure and musical background, but it also offers me a framework for interpreting pieces and making informed decisions regarding phrasing, dynamics and expression. Furthermore, my love and passions through the piano and its ability for beauty and virtuosity were cultivated during my studies with Lina Yeh at National Taiwan Normal University in Taipei. Professor Yeh was a student of Hans Leygraf, who was a pupil of Schnabel’s student, Gottfrid Boon, due to this teacher-student relationship, I was fortunate enough to feel a strong connection to German piano music. Professor Yeh had influenced me profoundly, particularly in regard to composers like Mozart, Beethoven and Brahms. One significant aspect of my musical interpretation leans more towards Classical music. As a teacher, it is my goal to build a great teaching environment where they can sustain their passions. Through heavily relying on fluid technique and comprehending the underlying musical structure and harmonies, my desire is for my students to be able to utilize music as a communicative tool and eventually pass on this ability to their own students one day in the near future.

Hi! I’m Coach Bella, coaching has been a passion of mine for over 5 years now. After I played at the University of Charleston in WV, I decided to take volleyball serious and had one goal; Share my passion and love for the sport and make other people feel the same way. I believe working hard and maintaining GRIT will help you succeed whether it’s playing volleyball or everyday tasks. I bring a lot of energy on the court, and encourage others to do so as well. I can’t wait to work with you!

"I work with Coach Bella weekly and I don’t have any intention of playing club volleyball. I go to her to learn the basic fundamentals and how it is to play the sport. I tell my friends about her at school and how much she has given me a reason to go out and try something new.