Opie Hicks
Teaches golf and basketball in Chula Vista, California
Opie is a dedicated basketball coach with a strong foundation in both playing and player development. His hands-on experience on the court, combined with a deep understanding of the game, allows him to connect with athletes and help them grow in all aspects of performance. Opie’s coaching style emphasizes skill development, basketball IQ, and confidence. He is passionate about guiding players to reach their full potential and play the game at a higher level.
5.0
279 ratings
16+
Lessons taught
25
Years experience
7
Locations
About Opie Hicks
Opie is a dedicated basketball coach with a strong foundation in both playing and player development. His hands-on experience on the court, combined with a deep understanding of the game, allows him to connect with athletes and help them grow in all aspects of performance. Opie’s coaching style emphasizes skill development, basketball IQ, and confidence. He is passionate about guiding players to reach their full potential and play the game at a higher level.
See Opie Hicks in Action
“I can’t recommend Opie highly enough. He is exceptionally knowledgeable, technical, and meticulous, with a true gift for breaking the game down in a way that actually makes sense. What sets him apart is his ability to rebuild your swing and fundamentals from the ground up without overwhelming you. Every change is purposeful, clearly explained, and tailored to your ability and goals. He’s also incredibly personable and patient, which makes every lesson both productive and enjoyable. There’s no rushing, no ego—just thoughtful coaching and genuine care for your progress. He pays close attention to the smallest details while never losing sight of the bigger picture of how everything fits together in your swing. Beyond the lessons themselves, he goes the extra mile by giving practical, structured advice on how to practice at home. The drills and guidance he provides make it easy to reinforce what you learn between sessions, which has made a huge difference in how quickly I’ve improved.”
Judy D.
What Students Say
Javier
5 lessons
Opie is the man! I was struggling with a lot of issues and was clueless as to how to improve. Coach Opie made my mistakes easier to understand and helped me correct them with easy to do drills and proper practice mechanics. I’m playing better than ever and more importantly, I understand more, which makes playing the game fun! I never thought about a lot of the things he saw; he’s really able to break things down and make them easy to understand. He should charge more, but I’m glad he doesn’t😂 My son is now taking both golf and basketball lessons from Coach Opie. He’s excited about learning and that makes it even better! Thank you, Coach Opie!
Dave M
1 lesson
Opie is awesome. he has great energy which is so important in coaching, while also giving great technical advice that is easy to understand. i’ve been working with Opie for 3 months and my scores have improved by about 10 strokes (100s to consistently on the 90), my “best” is significantly better, and i have confidence in what i need to do standing over the ball. highly recommend Opie and i’ll continue working with him!
Savannah
6 lessons
Coach Opie helped me improve my game from tee to green. I also learned how to practice correctly and keep my skills sharp. I made the golf team at school this year and had a great season. He’s very patient and knowledgeable and makes learning very fun. I recommend him for anyone wanting to learn to play better golf!
Josh Mortimer
4 lessons
Coach Opie has a lot of knowledge in that bald head of his. Seriously, he taught me a lot about the game I hadn’t thought about before. I coached my son as far as I could. He began working with Coach Opie last year and he made the Varsity team this year!! We’re excited to work with him every week. Thank you, Coach!
Mihai
1 lesson
Opie helped me a lot with my defense training and shooting skills. Overall a great coach that is passionate and patient with the students. Higher recommended!
Jared
1 lesson
Jared arrived on time, with a great attitude, ready to work on some things. We talked briefly about what he felt was his biggest inconsistency, and he told me that was contact. I decided to start with the very basics, so we went to a spot next to a practice green to take a look at his grip and set up. We chipped to a pin a few yards away, and it was important for Jared to understand the various things we were working on at the same time he was actually attempting to make contact with the ball, so we went slowly. By the end of the lesson, Jared had begun to make a lot more solid contact with the ball. His grip and set up were much improved as well. We spent a few extra minutes on the putting green to end the lesson and had so much fun, I lost track of time. It was a phenomenal start, for certain. I hope Jared enjoyed his lesson, and I look forward to hearing from him again soon for lesson #2. Until then, remember to bend your knees 😉
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Weekly Schedule
Where to train
7 locations in Chula Vista, National City, and San Diego. Pick the one closest to you.
Booking policies
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your lesson.