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DIMITAR Tennis & Pickleball Academy offers tennis and pickleball through private lessons, clinics, and group lessons. The program also includes junior development, performance training, intensive training programs, and work on match strategy and tactics, fitness, and the mental game.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: One- to two-week intensive training programs are available
• Price: Private lessons starting at $135 per session; Beginner Package $650 for 5 private lessons; Intermediate Package $1200 for 10 private lessons; Advanced Package $2200 for 20 private lessons
The academy is led by Academy Director Dimitar Yazadzhiev and Head Coach Vasyl Yazadzhiev. Dimitar Yazadzhiev has over 35 years of coaching experience, including 10 years as Tennis Director at WEIL Tennis Academy and more than 16 years leading his own academy. His background includes representing Bulgaria as a National Player in the 50+ division and competing twice at the European Pickleball Championships in England and Italy, along with over 25 years in the hospitality industry in luxury hotels and resorts. Dimitar’s stated mission is to help athletes of all ages and skill levels train smarter, compete stronger, and enjoy the game more fully, in an atmosphere that is both welcoming and challenging.
The program offers elite tennis and pickleball coaching with personalized private lessons, clinics, and performance training for adults and juniors. It is described as a Santa Barbara–based boutique academy with truly personalized coaching, focused one-on-one instruction, and tailored training plans, including long-term junior player development focusing on technique, footwork, and confidence. The academy offers immersive one- to two-week intensive training programs for serious athletes seeking rapid improvement, skill-based group training in social and competitive formats, and the ability to bring personalized one-on-one coaching directly to a player’s home court. A local special of 20% off private lessons is available, and training is available for locals, seasonal residents, and visitors.
DIMITAR Tennis & Pickleball Academy states that it proudly serves players across the Central Coast, including Goleta, Santa Barbara, Montecito, Solvang, Carpinteria, Ventura, Ojai, Summerland, and surrounding areas. Testimonials describe tailored and personalized training, mention that the coaching refined technique, and refer to Dimitar’s expertise and mentorship, with one parent calling it the best coaching they had experienced.
Last updated March 27, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: One- to two-week intensive training programs are available
• Price: Private lessons starting at $135 per session; Beginner Package $650 for 5 private lessons; Intermediate Package $1200 for 10 private lessons; Advanced Package $2200 for 20 private lessons
The academy is led by Academy Director Dimitar Yazadzhiev and Head Coach Vasyl Yazadzhiev. Dimitar Yazadzhiev has over 35 years of coaching experience, including 10 years as Tennis Director at WEIL Tennis Academy and more than 16 years leading his own academy. His background includes representing Bulgaria as a National Player in the 50+ division and competing twice at the European Pickleball Championships in England and Italy, along with over 25 years in the hospitality industry in luxury hotels and resorts. Dimitar’s stated mission is to help athletes of all ages and skill levels train smarter, compete stronger, and enjoy the game more fully, in an atmosphere that is both welcoming and challenging.
The program offers elite tennis and pickleball coaching with personalized private lessons, clinics, and performance training for adults and juniors. It is described as a Santa Barbara–based boutique academy with truly personalized coaching, focused one-on-one instruction, and tailored training plans, including long-term junior player development focusing on technique, footwork, and confidence. The academy offers immersive one- to two-week intensive training programs for serious athletes seeking rapid improvement, skill-based group training in social and competitive formats, and the ability to bring personalized one-on-one coaching directly to a player’s home court. A local special of 20% off private lessons is available, and training is available for locals, seasonal residents, and visitors.
DIMITAR Tennis & Pickleball Academy states that it proudly serves players across the Central Coast, including Goleta, Santa Barbara, Montecito, Solvang, Carpinteria, Ventura, Ojai, Summerland, and surrounding areas. Testimonials describe tailored and personalized training, mention that the coaching refined technique, and refer to Dimitar’s expertise and mentorship, with one parent calling it the best coaching they had experienced.
Last updated March 27, 2026.
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