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    5.0 (8 reviews)
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    Becky G.

    This review was way overdue. I just wanted to say how grateful my family is for Coach Rafa & his Academy. Steven attended as many sessions as he could while we were in Pasadena. He learned so much from Coach Rafa. Coach Rafa built a beautiful community & the kids love him!!!! He has a huge heart & truly cares about his players. If your a soccer family and your child needs training I highly recommend FTBL Academy it's simply the best!!! P.S Unexpected bonus lol I loveeeee how he always takes awesome action pictures & cool videos!!!!l Thank you for everything coach! Looking forward to many more sessions!

    My 7 year old son going one-on-one with Coach Rafael :)
    Tay T.

    Coach Rafael and his team have have been coaching my 7 year old since last year. Before joining FTBL academy, I'd describe my son's skill level as beginner with no confidence in his offense skills. Now, just weeks later, with the help of Coach Rafael's program, my son has enough skill and confidence to go head-to-head with kids much bigger then him.....even against the Coaches! Being that parent that pulls up a chair to get front row seats of the action, I've notice the same improvement for the other students in the program as well. This team of Coaches definitely know how to make soccer training fun. My son doesn't even want to leave at the end of the session ahahahah. If you are looking for an effective soccer program for your child, I'd highly recommend FTBL Academy.

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    Excellent program my kids love it! Organized, professional and rigorous soccer program in East LA area

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    Stormbreaker Volleyball Club

    Stormbreaker Volleyball Club

    4.9
    (43 reviews)
    3.0 mi

    Our daughter's first experience in club volleyball has been a positive one with Stormbreakers. With…read morepositive coaching and leadership, supportive parents, and encouraging teammates, we've seen our daughter grow and develop into a confident volleyball player this season.

    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.

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    Equinox Pasadena

    Equinox Pasadena

    3.5
    (301 reviews)
    3.4 mi
    $$$

    I like Equinox, mostly because it's the only gym I've ever been able to go to consistently. I'm in…read morePasadena and I pay $240/month. Mine doesn't have a pool. I think whether it's worth it really depends on how you use it. If you're just using it like a normal gym, it's obviously way overpriced. But if you actually take advantage of the classes and amenities, it is worth it. The floor Pilates classes are free but the reformer classes are extra. The classes are really high quality with good instructors. For me especially because I hate packing stuff and they provide everything you need for all classes. Even for yoga, you don't have to bring anything. You just show up and they have mats, bolsters, blankets, and everything is clean and ready to go. For me personally, I use it as an escape because I can hit the steam room and take a shower sort of like a spa pass. They provide all the bath products too. I'm not a huge fan of the products themselves, they are drying kind of like hotel products,, but at least they're there, so I don't have to think about packing anything. Another thing is that it removed a lot of barriers because they provide towels, which are always clean and fluffy (and I don't have to wash). I can show up in workout clothes with a water bottle and everything else is provided. As with any gym, though, it's not worth it if you don't actually use it. It's also not a huge social scene, which might be a downside for some people but is an upside for me. I can go work out without worrying about having to talk to people or have awkward interactions around equipment. There aren't tons of people taking selfies or clogging up machines and walkways. It also doesn't get super crowded, which I think is partly because of the price point. Those are all huge pluses for me, but I'm on the more introverted side and just trying to work out, not update my social media or make new friends at the gym. I'm basically paying to remove barriers that usually prevent me from going to regular gyms, plus the classes are quality. I don't have to wait for equipment or deal with a bunch of little obstacles that make me less likely to go. They validate parking, which is another big plus. Between the parking, classes, towels, showers, and amenities, there are basically no barriers. The customer service is also really good, I've never had an unpleasant interaction on my way in or out at the front desk, so the whole experience is low stress. I used someone's referral code from here when I joined and got a gift shop credit/didn't have to pay the initiation fee. Everyone I know has been able to join without paying the invitation fee, so don't pay it, they will find a way to waive it because they want your business. I used someone else's link from reddit, but it got taken down. It got the fee waived and I got a credit, so I'm posting my link in case it helps someone else. https://equinox.com/referrals/003A000001TO5GKIA1 Bottom line is it's worth it if it actually gets you to go or you're already paying for classes somewhere else. If you're already paying for yoga classes somewhere else, that's probably close to $100 a month by itself, and you usually don't get all the extra amenities. For me, the biggest value is that it removes barriers and makes it easy and low stress so I don't avoid it. Having everything provided and not having to plan or prepare makes me much more likely to go consistently and yeah, I could save money and go somewhere else, but I wouldn't go, thus my Equinox membership.

    This gym is an amazing I love going in the morning. It is great so relaxing very transformative and…read morepositive energy. Everyone is so friendly. The classes are great.

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    Formation

    Formation

    5.0
    (53 reviews)
    3.3 mi

    This review is long overdue, I just love Formation. I've hit over 165 classes here because I'm…read moreconstantly challenged, having a little fun, and seeing results. I've tried so many of the instructors, and everyone has their own vibe. Some are harder than others. It's really cool to figure out your favorites, and switch things up when needed etc. Unlike many other Lagree Studios, when you walk in, you enter a lobby first..Not just boom there's the machines and a cubbyhole for your things. There's a full lobby with seating and a separate room to place your items. The machines are further in the back in another room, which disconnects you from the entry door and windows. So when you're in session, you're not distracted by cars driving by or anything like that. I also really like the ambience. I prefer dark over squeaky bright studios. When it's time for class, the music is blaring and you lock tf in. The instructors are good at correcting your form when needed, and you can tell that the studio has a great deal of respect for Lagree. I've heard people complain about the parking, and I totally get it. But typically if you arrive 10 to 15 minutes before your class, parking shouldn't be an issue. Ive only ever had an issue when I'm running a little late. You can have private events here too which is nice. I celebrated my birthday and it was cute and something different to do with my friends.

    There are plenty of Lagree studios in the area, but I chose Formation after reading reviews -- and…read moreI'm glad I did. Everything I found in my research was true: Formation is the most technical, structured, and form‑focused studio around. The instructors pay close attention to your form and give real corrections so you get the most out of every movement. They're not the type of studio that hands you matcha for showing up, but they do run challenges and reward you for hitting milestones, which feels much more meaningful. The space isn't bougie; it's clean, functional, and designed for training, not selfies. It creates an environment where utility comes first, and you never feel intimidated walking in.

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    Young Kings Basketball

    Young Kings Basketball

    4.3
    (17 reviews)
    3.9 mi

    We love YK, but most importantly our child does. He started when he was a kindergartener. I don't…read moreknow much about basketball but I can see the growth he has attained by practicing with his teammates and coaches. The coaches do a wonderful job of balancing age appropriate drills and feedback. I didn't realize how much my child had grown in his basketball development until I saw his moves and collaboration with his teammates. Couldn't be happier with the staff and the coaching they provide.

    My son had been going to Tuesday night sessions for almost two years…read more Last year Young Kings merged with Precision basketball and the fees went up, community and camraderie went down. I recently asked for a pause on my membership and they would only refund 50% of the month even though the month sessions hadn't started yet. Their website has two conflicting statements about refunds and they chose to honor the one in their favor instead of their client. So instead of just saying "hey no problem sorry our website had the wrong info here's your refund" they instead refused and would only refund 50%. They felt that $70 was more important then keeping a monthly customer paying $140. I went ahead and cancelled and will not be returning, the fees are really high and the customer service is terrible. There's plenty of places to ball in Pasadena besides young kings. Editing my review to answer Yaroslav - While I appreciate your answer you neglected to acknowledge the fact that you have two contradictory policies in place on your website - One that says you get a full refund within seven days and one that doesn't. So again, instead of giving a long standing client the benefit of the doubt you chose to err in your own favor just to keep my $70 over acknowledging the error on your website. It says a lot about how you treat your business. And as far as all of your nice words concerning the Tuesday night sessions the truth is there very little structure and minimal moderation to these sessions.

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