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About
First, for basketball, I have four years of basketball coaching experience with Frosh and JV girls high school teams. I also have 3 years of tennis coaching experience at the high school level, where I worked with beginners and intermediate players.
For basketball, I learned how to teach girls who have never played basketball or a sport in their
life and advance girls to a more demanding level on the JV team. I personally have been playing the sport for 30 years now. I play all positions and can teach all positions and moves.
I love coaching, the sport, the analysis of a players body mechanics, and the sense of accomplishment players feel when they master something like shooting or dribbling.
For tennis, I have been providing private lessons for 5 years now. I am great with beginners and intermediate level players.
Overview
Hired 10 times
Serves Lake Forest, CA
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1 employee
7 years in business
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Services offered
Specific skill(s)
Shooting
Ball handling
Rebounding
Passing
Work location
My customers travel to me
I travel to my customers
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Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and value.
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Jasmine C.
Sep 15, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Coach Greg has been awesome to learn from! He’s great at assessing your current level and really meeting you there with your intended goals in mind. My game improved substantially even after just the first lesson but I’ve gotten better and learned a lot with each subsequent lesson. Can’t recommend him enough.
Details: 26-45 • No experience • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Private Tennis Instruction
Sara F.
Sep 13, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Coach Greg has been an excellent coach. He breaks things down so they are easy to learn, he’s motivating and encouraging.
Details: My home, venue, etc.
Private Tennis Instruction
Ken s.
May 13, 2026
We’ve worked with this coach for a long time, and the experience has been excellent. He is patient, positive, and truly focused on improving technique and fundamentals. He pays close attention to details and always makes sure each session is productive and encouraging. You can tell he genuinely cares about helping students improve and build confidence. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a professional and dedicated coach for basketball or tennis.
Peifen c.
Nov 14, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Excellent coach! Very patient, professional, and great at explaining techniques. My child improved a lot and really enjoys the lessons. Highly recommended!
Details: 13-17 • Beginner • At the pro’s location
Private Tennis Instruction
Hillary S.
Sep 8, 2026
I really appreciate all the time Greg takes to coach me in tennis. He is always willing to work with my schedule as I have young kids at home. He cares about his students and their progress. He wants them all to succeed and have fun. He thinks of ways to help them individually as an athlete according to their strengths and interests. He even set up a tournament for us. I truly developed a love for tennis and wish I could take lessons more often. Thank you, Greg!
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Greg Schaller
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Stated in the introduction.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
For the first lesson, I will assess three things: lay-ups, dribbling, and shooting form in about 5 minutes. I will categorize the new client as a beginner, some level of intermediate skill acquisition or an advanced player. Then I will begin to build skills appropriately.
For example, if a new client can do both right and left handed lay-ups, I will see if they can do reverse lay-ups with proper form.
What types of customers have you worked with?
I work with a 9 year old girl, who is a beginner.
I work with an 18 year old young man, who is a beginner.
I work with a married couple in their late 20's, where the wife has 5 years experience and her husband is a beginner.
I work with three 11 year old boys at the same time who are at an intermediate level.
I work with a 15 year old boy who is an intermediate player trying to make the JV team at his high school during the upcoming tryouts during the 2020-2021 school year.
