Next Level has truly helped my team get to the Next Level. On rainy days I bring my girls here…read more Pitchers can get in work and there are multiple stations fir hitters to work while they wait to hit off the machines. I've even hit ground balls to my team in here. But the real value is in the private lessons. Many of my players take hitting lessons from Trini and her amazing staff after they leave our team practice. The affect has been outstanding. So much so that in 2016 our team won the CIF NorthCoast Section Championship. Thanks fir everything Next Level, you're a big part of our success. Jason Shelton Varsity Softball St. Joseph Notre Dame High

What an AWESOME facility. If you want to just get extra practice in, then go to a batting cage or…read morehang out at a park. But if you are a competitive softball or baseball player who wants to IMPROVE your game, then this is THE PLACE. It has tunnels (not cages) set up for ADVANCED hitting -- a super high tech pitching machine that can throw 40 - 90 mph softball or baseball pitches, curves, sliders, and fastballs. It has a remote, so if you are in there with your coach, you can stop the machine and work on your technique. And if hitting isn't all that you need to work on, there is a portable pitching mound to get you out of your slump. Ok...and now for those who are just starting their softball/baseball careers, there is an entire section for little sluggers. This area has tees, a pitching machine that spits out whiffle balls the size of golf balls. YOU HAVE GOT TO CHECK THIS PLACE OUT -- THERE IS NOTHING LIKE IT ANYWHERE IN THE BAY AREA!!!!

This place is outstanding. The instructors are knowledgeable, encouraging, and genuinely invested…read morein helping players improve, and the batting cages are some of the best around. Our son got better with every private lesson, and he had an amazing experience at the Trosky NorCal Baseball Camp. Whether you're just starting out or playing at a high level, South Bay Sports Training offers effective instruction, excellent facilities, and great people. Lucky to have this place in our area Highly recommended!

Just had a birthday for my 6 year old son today! We spoke to Ben to coordinate the details about 2…read moreweeks prior. He was super helpful and made the planning process easy. When we arrived today everything went as planned. The facility is clean, organized and the kids had the best day! They even gave out baseball cards to the kids and a ball for my sons friends to sign. We had a couple of kids who were intimidated at first and didn't want to join. We ended the day with everyone participating and having a day to remember! Thank you to the entire staff! Family friendly!

Love Golden Tee! Really fills a childlike wonder and nostalgia vibe thay really hits. The course is…read moresuper fun and big with a variety of difficulty for the holes. Arcade is also super fun with great prizes. Haven't been in a while but love this place

Roll up your sleeves, loosen your hips, steady your stance and get ready for some putt-putt at…read moreGolden Tee Golfland! Castro Valley hosts this mini golf spot that's an affiliate of the Golfland family and features its two 18-hole ranges perfect for beginners and experts alike. After a few rounds on the green, consider venturing into their arcades to play some good old fashioned video games (Time Crisis and other dual player shooters, Mario Kart and other racing games, and fighting games) and skill games (like skee ball, table air hockey, and claw machines). Be wary, however, for those who have game cards from other Golflands, they're location specific so they won't work here unless you have one from this spot. Starting from the giant parking lot which is just off of a busy street, you'll make your way through the gates and stroll up the long walkway to the front desk where you'll register to get your clubs and balls (you'll get your choice from among a few colors). From there, you'll have your pick of the two courses, one for novices and one for the more adventurous. Make your way through the obstacles and mark your scorecard to determine the winner of bragging rights! We came for a birthday party and logistically, they have the main room amongst the beginner course which is well lit from all the open windows but I believe they have another space near the arcade for those looking for a more enclosed, private gathering. Once the guests arrived, they hosted an orientation and got the members all equipped and ready to go. The youngsters had a lot of fun and can't wait to return! The staff were all very friendly and helpful. You'll interact with them more at the arcades especially if you'll be redeeming prizes with your hard-earned digital tickets. The ticket values on the top tier prizes were pretty large but for frequent visitors or lucky winners, you can get some pretty neat stuff here. The mini prizes definitely reminded me of my times at the arcades when I was a kid, very nostalgic! Overall, Golden Tee Golfland is a well-maintained, family friendly environment conducive to an awesome time outdoors as well as an exhilarating experience soaking up the old school arcade vibe. We accumulated a ton of steps during our visit here and the kids could not stop hitting the greens to get their fluorescently colored balls into the holes. The obstacles are fun - there are water effects and moving doors and bridges. While most of them functioned as expected, there were a few hiccups with some like balls getting stuck or certain doors just not functioning as expected. For wetter seasons, the holes for the balls do end up pooling which makes picking the balls out a bit of an unpleasant endeavor. For being exposed to the outdoors, the place was in pretty good shape, however. It's a bummer that the Golflands don't have a unified system for the game cards as it just incentivizes families to just pick one and stick with it instead of venturing out and exploring the other amazing locations like this one. If you're a local, this is a great place to take a date or the family - it'll tee you up for a good time!

I came here to let a little aggression out during a breakup lol it was so much fun who knew I'd be…read moreso good at it! Staff super friendly and helpful with directing me since it was my first time ever doing a batting cage. Super affordable. Cool environment. Definitely recommend. My fiancé's nephew also likes going there.

This was the closest batting cage I could find near me in the East Bay since Blue Skies in Pinole…read moreclosed. One token gives you 20 balls. If you buy 10 tokens for $30, they give you an extra 2 tokens! Time was well spent here and they have a variety of lob to fast pitch, softball & baseball. Giving this place 4 stars because one of the pitching machines seemed a little wompy, throwing pitches all over the place and not the strike zone even after adjusting. One of the softball machines was also out of order. Would definitely come back though!

I have been a member since ~2018. I love this club because it is gigantic and it is almost…read moreliterally across the street from my warehouse loft. If you go to the Crunch Gym in Alameda and then the Bladium -- you'll have a new appreciation for space and room to breathe. The remodeled men's locker room is cool -- most importantly -- it is clean and does not stink. I only use the facility for cardio and free weights. The machines and free weights are probably 30+ years old (seriously), but they work and I like the old school steel plates. The entire facility has been under construction and it looks like they're going to make the facility like something on par with the NFL Combine's fitness facilities. I learned during the pandemic that new weights and weight machines cost a fortune, but I'm hopeful they will update the equipment. Most importantly, I hope they extend the hours of operation on the weekends. Indeed, their hours of operation should be 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. (minimum) every day. Oh, there is always free/available parking and the gym manager is extremely responsive/professional. Bottom line: this gym has the space and location to become the best fitness facility on the East Bay -- but they must extend their hours and spend a small fortune on new weights/weight machines. The images I have included with this review are dated, but they give you a good idea of the size of this place and show the degree to which they are re-doing the place!

I grew up playing at The Bladium since I was 4 years old with lil kickers. I played with the Bay…read moreOaks and SJND for indoor footie and played with my AAU basketball team in this facility. So many memories, like winning a state championship and rock climbing with my friends. The Bladium was an experience: to drink, to play sports, to work out, to have fun. I recently came back after finishing college, just to find the main football field and a majority of the weight room gone to pickleball. At first, I did not mind, however, it feels like the only people who come in are pickleball players. Its sad to see my friend's old family business being made into a pickleball center. Even the new company's logo shows where their priority is at. Heartbreaking to see. I will always remember the sounds the floorboards made.

My 7yo has been working with Coach Tom for a while now and his swing improvement has been…read moreexponential! He connected with my son and they've formed a great relationship and seeing the growth week to week is incredible. My 13yo has been able to work with Tom as well and really does a great job helping him understand the mental aspect of the game along with the technical aspects of his swing. He's a very communicative coach on the field and the kids respond very positively to him even when providing constructive criticism.

My son is 10 and started working with Tom about 4 months ago, and the transformation has been…read moreincredible. He's hitting home runs now. But what really stands out is that Tom does so much more than teach hitting mechanics. He's helping my son develop as a baseball player and as a person. Tom has a way of speaking confidence into my son that you can actually see. My son carries himself differently, he's more focused, and composed. Tom genuinely cares about the kids. My son looks forward to every single session. Can't recommend Tom enough.

I don't get here as much as we should (we are a block away) but when we do we are never…read moredisappointed. The SEEDS package is a banger of a deal (5 SEEDS for $180) and each SEED gets you at least one hitting or skill hour or a sandlot game. Each of the coaches is soooo good with the younger ballers but can also adjust to older kids to get the most out of them.

They were so kind and accommodating with my son and his friend who are on the spectrum. We really…read moreenjoyed our experience here and can't wait to be back.

The facility is great, and James is awesome to work with. Well run and there are 4 cages for…read morehitting. You can rent a cage and also go for 1:1 lessons.

Great Facilities, well maintained, and top tier customer service. James built his facility and his…read moreprogram from the ground up. His hard work and dedication to his craft doesn't go unnoticed. 3 cages and outdoor pitching/fielding area make it worth while. Excellent job Coach James Cooper and CGE. Keep thriving

This is the great facility to develop your baseball game! My son has been a part of this amazing…read moreteam for several years!

Place says they open at 3pm (Monday). Arrived a bit after and the doors are locked. Called the…read morenumber and the first time, no answer. Called again and someone finally answered but says he won't be in for a couple of hours and that the facility will be ready around 5-5:30. What a joke completely unprofessional. Change your posted hours because it looks like this isn't the first time it's happened.

Very cool place it seems like to take your little ones. i was looking for batting cages a little…read morebit closer to the bay area & got recommended this place. i usually go to manteca but its a little bit farther away from me so i was really looking forward to this but to be honest, its not really for me. like i said, great place to take kids. but for myself thats looking for fast pitch cages, ill keep to my original cages. there are only a couple cages here, mostly for kids that need to practice to get into baseball. i am looking for more big league pitch, about 90-100 mph, while this place the fastest is about 50-60 mph. but they have a bunch of arcade games & a snack bar & soccer indoor fields so its great for kids don't get me wrong!

These one-star reviews criticizing how the employees look are absolutely diabolical and disgusting!…read moreThe managers and staff at East Bay Sports go above and beyond for their customers every single day. Anyone leaving those kinds of comments must've truly woken up on the wrong side of the bed to be that cruel and unfair. Let me explain why East Bay Sports deserves a five-star review. I've been bringing my son here since he could walk he started in the Little Kickers program and now, at age nine, plays in the soccer team division. We absolutely love indoor soccer, and this facility makes it such a great experience for families. The kids always have a blast, the field is consistently clean and safe, and the entire place has such a welcoming atmosphere. The owner, Chris, deserves special recognition. He's incredibly calm, patient, and professional even when parents get heated during games, coming up to him in his office raising their voices, he never raises his voice or loses his composure. You can tell he genuinely cares about the families and players who come here. This is a family-run establishment and the only indoor soccer facility in the area, which makes it such a valuable part of our community. Beyond soccer, they also offer batting cages (which are a ton of fun!) and host birthday parties that kids love. Whether your child is a toddler just learning to kick a ball or an older kid who's ready for league play, there's a perfect spot for everyone. You don't need to be a pro you just need to want to play, learn, and have fun. With so many classes and programs to choose from, I highly recommend East Bay Sports for any family looking for a positive, active, and inclusive environment.