Private Basketball Coaching to Level Up Your Game in Santa Monica

  • 48 Vetted Basketball Coaches
  • Lessons From $30
  • ★ 5 From 13 Reviews
  • Background-Checked Coaches
Coach Shaun - Basketball coach
Highly RebookedPro Athlete

Coach Shaun

★ 5.0 (44 lessons)

Nationally recognized Coach & AU Coach of the Year ’25 and New York Times Featured for my work in Shooting. Building Elite Sharpshooters… See full profile

“Awesome coach and has a lot of patience. He knows how to motivate and push the client to healthy limits. My daughter...” — Chiconia

  • Trains in Playa Vista, Encino & Pasadena
  • Available for Lessons
  • All ages
$90 /Lesson
Coach Tamba - Basketball coach
Highly RebookedCollege Athlete

Coach Tamba

★ 5.0 (18 lessons)

Hello! My name is Tamba Tongu. I am a former Division 1 Football player and currently the Head Varsity Girls Flag Football Coach at Culver… See full profile

“He is great. My son loved him, very friendly and ,hard working coach.!!!” — Suki

  • Trains in Playa Vista, Culver City, Los Angeles & virtually
  • Available for Lessons
  • All ages
$65 /Lesson
Coach Kristoff - Basketball coach
Pro Athlete10+ Yrs Coaching

Coach Kristoff

I specialize in developing well-rounded basketball players through pro-level skill work, efficient shooting mechanics, ball control, and… See full profile

  • Trains in Santa Monica & Los Angeles
  • Available for Lessons
  • All ages
$42 /Lesson
Coach Zack - Basketball coach
Pro Athlete

Coach Zack

"As your basketball trainer, I bring a proven approach to building skills, strength, and strategy tailored to your game. Whether you're… See full profile

  • Trains in Santa Monica, Beverly Hills & Redondo Beach
  • Available for Lessons
  • All ages
$50 /Lesson
Coach Cedrick - Basketball coach

Coach Cedrick

I coach people to train like athletes and think like winners. Fusing technique, fitness, and mindset work I help you perform at your best. See full profile

  • Trains in Santa Monica
  • Available for Lessons
  • All ages
$75 /Lesson
Coach Connor - Basketball coach
College Athlete

Coach Connor

Hi, I'm Connor, a collegiate basketball player at Cal State LA with a passion for helping athletes improve their skills, confidence, and… See full profile

  • Trains in Playa Vista & virtually
  • Available for Lessons
  • Ages: College–Adult
$55 /Lesson
★★★★★
Rated 5 based on 13 reviews for Basketball lessons in Santa Monica, California

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What Families Say About Our Basketball Coaches In Santa Monica

★ 5.0 average from 13 reviews

★★★★★
“We had an excellent first training session with Coach Sirr. From the beginning, it was clear that he takes a very methodical and detailed approach to player development. He wasn't simply putting Aiden through drills—he was evaluating his game, explaining what he was looking for, and helping him understand the purp...”
Ronald on Coach SirrSeptember 2026
★★★★★
“Clear and obvious progress from the first session. Definitely send your kids to Coach Jack if you want them to develop their skills.”
Ilie on Coach JackSeptember 2026
★★★★★
“A wonderful coach! We started lessons for our little one (6) and I honestly was worried he initially would not make the full hour. But with Coach Cullen, the hour went by quickly and my son had a blast. He is fun, gentle with kids, and obviously very experienced!”
Diana on Coach CullenMarch 2026
★★★★★
“Really excellent coach and perfect demeanor with children. Coach Tamba really made it fun for my eight-year old and he is a natural with kids!”
Ben on Coach TambaSeptember 2024
★★★★★
“Jack is great, very knowledgeable and highly personable. My child got meaningful tips to improve their techniques, and was engaged during the entire lesson. I would recommend Jack and will use him again”
Jason on Coach JackSeptember 2026
★★★★★
“Coach Jack is an exceptional coach who brings wealth of flag football knowledge to every single session. He has an incredible eye for detail, constantly correcting form and technique while keeping the practices highly challenging and fun. Plenty of fun drills we could practice between sessions. On top of that, we ag...”
Chin-Cheng on Coach JackAugust 2026

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