My daughter loves the coaches and their training. As a parent I love that they have set dates for…read morepractices and a central location. SG really take their training seriously. This gives us hope that they will help my daughter develop as a player. They do offer clinics which is very flexible with our busy schedule. Kenji the owner of SG is very quick in responding to emails which is a plus and he seems very nice. Coach Shari and Coach Gared are both really amazing and make a great partnership in coaching our girls. The team just loves them! They both are dedicated and have an amazing passion for volleyball. I couldn't ask for anything more. Check out SG ELITE so worth it....The Vivas Family....

This is something I really can't hold back anymore…read more Mind you, my son is not the best player, nor is he a great setter. But he has heart. He has fight. He has the drive to succeed. He's a winner in my book. Last year, in 2025, our team finished in the Top 9 out of 97 teams at Nationals. We all thought we'd run it back this season. This fall, my son was offered a spot on the team. We were ecstatic and couldn't wait for the season to begin. Then my son told me there were three setters on the roster. I thought, "That's interesting." So I called the coach to clarify. I asked, "So my son will have to compete for the setter position?" That's perfectly fine with us. My son relishes a challenge. He has always shown tenacity, energy, intensity, and motivation. When he has to fight for his position, he rises to the occasion. What came next absolutely shocked me. The coach said, "No, he won't play. Even if he shows his abilities, he will not play." I asked, "What are you saying? You're telling me that no matter how hard my son works in practice, no matter how much he improves, he will not play at all?" He replied, "That's correct. I'm already set on my two setters." Let that sink in. No matter how hard he works... No matter how much he improves... No matter what he proves in practice... He will not play. Then why invite him onto the team? Why ask families to commit thousands of dollars if the decision has already been made? Why give a child hope if there was never going to be an opportunity? The only consolation we were given was this: "If one of the setters gets injured, your son MAY have a chance to play." I've been involved in sports for decades. I've played. I've coached. I even run my own youth basketball league. This is the very first time I've ever heard a coach tell a player, before the season even begins, that no matter how hard they work, they will never have an opportunity. This isn't about my son being guaranteed playing time. This isn't about demanding a starting position. This is about telling a child that effort doesn't matter. That sacrifice doesn't matter. That the extra hours, the missed weekends, the long drives, the money parents spend, the belief that hard work creates opportunity... none of it matters because the decision has already been made. What kind of message are we sending our kids? Imagine your own son hearing those words. Imagine explaining to your child that no matter how hard they train, no matter how much they improve, they were never truly given a chance. That breaks a young athlete. I have tremendous respect for Kenji, Coach Patrick, and many others on the SGV staff. This isn't about them. It's about who we entrust to lead and mentor our children. Coaches are supposed to motivate. They're supposed to inspire. They're supposed to teach kids that if you work hard enough, you can earn your opportunity. Not tell them, "You've already lost before you even begin." SGV is one of the best if not "THE BEST"volleyball clubs in the San Gabriel Valley. That's exactly why I'm speaking up. Because reputations aren't built solely on trophies and national rankings. They're built on values. Every parent who writes that check is trusting that their child will be developed, encouraged, challenged, and given an opportunity to earn their place. Not promised a role. Not guaranteed a position. But given a chance. For context, my son plays Varsity at Arcadia High School and was a rotating starting setter as a junior. He isn't asking for anything to be handed to him. He's simply asking for the same thing every young athlete deserves: A chance. And to the owners of SGV: please don't let this become the culture of a club that so many families have trusted and respected. Our kids deserve better. They deserve honesty. They deserve hope. Most of all, they deserve a chance. NEGATIVE ZERO STAR FOR THE COACH!! 5 STARS FOR THE PROGRAM!

I was introduced to iTennis / iPickle a while back by my work colleague. It has been on my go-visit…read morelist. I finally made it here this past weekend. Yay! Both iTennis / iPickle are located within Arcadia County Park. The park is huge with lots of parking in various sections. Arcadia Tennis Center Pro Shop sells tennis rackets, pickleball paddles, both sports accessories, snacks, drinks, and more. They offer tennis and pickleball lessons, too. The young lady at the shop was super nice and helpful. I asked her a lot of questions. She was able to answer all of them. Thank you Michelle! I bought one Aquafina bottle of water to quench my thirst and support this fun establishment. There are 12 beautiful tennis courts and 8 permanent pickleball courts. They can be seen from the Santa Anita Ave side. They are not too visible on the Huntington Drive side. Free pickleball play is available without reservations on Courts 5-8 Monday through Friday from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM and Saturday/Sunday from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM. Courts 1-4 can be reserved for 2 hours @ $10 per person. That's so cool! Thanks iPickle!! They also offer free tennis play on Courts 11 & 12. Thanks iTennis! Please check out their website or call them for more details. I am so excited to try this place in the near future. I'm thinking about taking some pickleball lessons. Not sure if I want to take the full 8 weeks or a few classes just to try them out. I would like to have a professional access my pickleball skills and tell me where I stand in terms of skill level. Am I 3.0 or 3.5 or higher? I love both sports myself as I was a tennis player in my younger years and l am now a pickleball player in my older years. Highly recommend this amazing and fun facility for tennis and pickleball connoisseurs and/or anyone who's just starting out and learning to play these two amazing sports. Now let's play and have some fun! 0-0-2 or 0-0... let's go!

I love that it's free! So nice to have a place to play tennis in the community , the ability to…read morereserve for a time. And some free balls are available! Definitely coming back! The only thing is the instructions aren't super clear if it's your first time there. I was kind of treated like it should be obvious that you wait in that room where the couch is located and they sell pickle ball racquets in that same room. The worker asked me to come back at a specific time but didn't let me write my name on any list. I just came back at the specified time and they gave me the court number , I walked over and let the people know it was my turn and they left. Had a great time playing here!

Love this place and Jenna is so nice!!! My granddaughter has been going for about a year and a…read morehalf. Place is clean, lots of space for the students in learning to do their learning, Staff are all nice and helpful doing their jobs, I love Jenna, always has a smile and welcomes you with cheerfulness

This class has an 8:1 student-to-coach ratio for 5-6 year olds. The kids were split into four…read moregroups, but the coach failed to correct them when they performed their routines incorrectly. If coaches cannot effectively monitor and guide a group of this size, the facility should not be running large group sessions

Wonderful training for kids to learn basic to advanced soccer techniques. The coach is very skilled…read moreand patient with each student, seeing what they need to individualize the instruction! Highly recommend for parents in the San Gabriel Valley.

I have been bringing my kids here for the last several sessions. Our girls really enjoy coming…read morehere. The owner, Brian, is very friendly and great with the kids. They have other coaches but we've mainly had, Ms. Ashleigh, and she is wonderful. Super patient and good with the kids. We recently attended their winter camp which was from 9 am - 2pm for multiple age groups. It was $80 per child with a sibling discount. Other than school it was the first time we just dropped the kids off at a program for that long. They seemed to really like it and expressed that they would do it again.

This review is just based on an intake call to start my son's gymnastic classes with a woman named…read moreJessica. I was completely comfortable answering questions about my son's autism and his support needs during the intake call. I understand that these questions are necessary. However, what made the experience uncomfortable was the attitude of the staff member, Jessica. After nearly every answer I gave, she would respond with an annoyed-sounding "Hmm... okay," which came across as dismissive and judgmental. When she asked if my son attends a "typical school," her tone made me feel like I was being interrogated rather than welcomed. It got to the point where I had to ask her if there was an issue because her responses consistently felt rude. She mentioned that she has a lot of experience working with autistic children, but that wasn't reflected in the way she communicated. Families seeking programs for children with autism deserve empathy, patience, and respectful communication--especially during an intake call, which is often the first impression of the organization. Unfortunately, this interaction left me feeling discouraged rather than supported. I probably will just continue swimming classes rather than even starting here if this is how they discriminate against families with children on the spectrum.

Matan is the best!! He worked with me, my daughter, and her friends, and I cannot recommend him…read moreenough! He has that rare combination of being incredibly personable while also highly professional. The kids absolutely loved him! He gave them confidence and made learning fun. As an adult, I really appreciated how thoughtful and skilled his coaching was. We all walked away not only having improved our technique, but genuinely excited to keep playing. If you're looking for someone who connects beautifully with both kids and adults while actually teaching real, lasting skills, Matan is the one!

We've had a fantastic experience with Matan as our 13 yo daughter's tennis instructor over the past…read moreyear +. As a beginner, she took both private and small group lessons (organized with her friends), and he consistently made every session fun, engaging, and positive. Matan is incredibly personable, knowledgeable about the game, and great at building confidence in young players. He's also very easy to coordinate with, which made everything seamless for our family. Highly recommend!

Great private tennis club! I play USTA tennis leagues and have had a chance to play here a few…read moretimes. There are four beautiful tennis courts (blue/green color scheme) that have been recently resurfaced and are medium-slow. They are blue/green color scheme. Right by the courts is a small clubhouse with some outdoor seating and plenty of shade provided by the beautiful trees. If you have a friend who is a member here, I would definitely accept their offer to play tennis here. It's a great facility! I should have taken a picture of the courts! Next time! There are pictures on their website. Xie Xie!

After spending several years in club volleyball across multiple clubs in the San Gabriel Valley,,…read moreour family can honestly say that Stormbreaker has been the best overall club experience we've had. What makes Stormbreaker different is that it was specifically created to solve frustrations that parents and players commonly experience in club volleyball. One of the biggest issues in club volleyball is roster size. Many clubs carry 12-14 players, meaning some girls spend large portions of tournaments on the bench, players worry about being substituted out after mistakes, and teammates feel like competitors fighting for the same playing time. Stormbreaker intentionally keeps rosters smaller, typically around 9-10 players. The girls are not only on the court more often, but they have a defined role and purpose. They are part of every match and rotation rather than wondering if they will see the floor. That consistency allows players to develop confidence through real game experience instead of constantly worrying about being replaced. Another major difference is training volume. Most clubs provide two practices per week. Stormbreaker provides three, plus additional opportunities for clinics, scrimmages, and position-specific development. More touches, more repetitions, and more feedback lead to more growth. Practices are also structured differently. Stormbreaker often has multiple teams training simultaneously with four or more coaches actively involved. Athletes are divided into position groups. Setters with setting coaches, hitters with hitting coaches, liberos on defense and serve receive, middles on middle-specific skills. The specialized instruction and repetition the girls receive is dramatically higher than what we experienced elsewhere. Stormbreaker also has something most clubs don't offer: a dedicated strength and athletic development area called The Vault. The girls participate in structured conditioning sessions focused on athleticism, explosiveness, core strength, injury prevention, and volleyball-specific performance. We've personally watched players become stronger, jump higher, and gain confidence over a single season. We also appreciated that development was built into the club experience rather than requiring constant outside lessons. Between three practices, specialized coaching, strength training, clinics, and additional opportunities for extra reps, our daughter received far more development within the program itself than we experienced elsewhere. Stormbreaker is also not built around a single coach. Jonathan, the club director, is deeply involved and genuinely cares about players and families. He has invested tremendous time studying collegiate, Olympic, and high-level volleyball development systems so coaches work from a shared philosophy. Unlike many clubs where your experience depends almost entirely on one coach, Stormbreaker has worked to build a consistent developmental system. The goal is that players continue progressing regardless of which coach they have because the training philosophy, skill development priorities, and expectations are shared across the club. What impressed me most, however, is the culture. The emphasis is not only on volleyball skills but on character, confidence, resilience, leadership, and personal growth. The club's mission and core values show up in how coaches interact with players, how families support one another, and how girls are encouraged to grow as athletes and young people. Our own team faced plenty of challenges. We had players learning new positions, several first-year club athletes, and periods of instability that could have derailed development. Instead, we watched the girls improve dramatically. They became more skilled, more confident, more competitive, and more resilient. Our daughter gained meaningful court time, developed confidence, and grew more in a single season than we expected. More importantly, she genuinely looked forward to practices and finished the season loving the game even more than when she started. We've spoken with many families from other Stormbreaker teams, and our experience is not unique. Parents consistently share that their daughters improved more in one season than in previous years elsewhere. No club is perfect, and Stormbreaker is still growing. But it was intentionally built to address problems many families have simply accepted as normal in club volleyball. They created an environment where athletes can develop, compete, build confidence, and genuinely enjoy the game. For our family, the difference has been significant, and we are grateful for everything our daughter gained this season both on and off the court.

Very well organized and fun camp. This camp trained based on skill of each kid. My daughter loves…read morethis camp and will join tryouts for club