Without a doubt, the best move we ever made for the progression of our 9 year old son's game…read more After considerable time and money spent at another baseball academy and not seeing progress commensurate to the money we were putting in, we decided to see what else might be out there. Jack had developed a sweet swing. I just couldn't get over the feeling that he was leaving so much power potential on the table and it just didn't seem anyone could figure out how to crack it. To make it click for him. I came across Three Gear's sign near my neighborhood and checked out their website. They teach a hitting pattern that I'd come across on YouTube, but didn't understand, other than that it was non-traditional, controversial, but whose champion was a dude who personally worked with Aaron Judge and insisted it was the pattern of many of the game's greatest hitters, even if they themselves didn't realize it. I was intrigued. We signed up for the offered free lesson and in just ONE CLASS, Jack was hitting harder than I've ever seen him hit, and it was one after the other. Bryan took him aside in class, gave him individual attention, and told him to forget just a couple "fundamentals" of traditional hitting, showing him instead how to feel which muscles are responsible for launching. I don't pretend to understand how the HLP pattern works exactly. I'm still learning. So is Jack. He's a work in progress. All I know is that he picked up enough in just that first several minutes with Schmidty that he was letting loose like I'd never seen. A couple months in and his confidence and love of the game have absolutely taken off. His exit velo has taken off. Their drills are just go go go, and Jack's just lapping it up. I believe in what Three Gear's doing. I don't know if it works for everyone, but it's working for my son and we're all in!

My son Hunter started hitting lessons with Brian at 6.5 years old! currently 8, he swings the bat…read morelike a Big leaguer. Hunter loves his instructors and has added, Pitching, Catching, and Fielding practices to his routine. Superb instructors and a fun environment, make this the premier training facility! 3 Gear has helped boost Hunters confidence both on and off the field, molding him into a leader.

Amazing team they welcomed me immediately and every one is super nice.it is clean and taken care of…read morenicely

Alpha Athletics has been an outstanding experience for our son, Niam, and has truly set the bar for…read moreyouth baseball training in El Dorado Hills. Since joining Alpha, we've seen measurable and meaningful growth in his development as a baseball player--most notably in his hitting consistency, approach at the plate, and overall confidence, as well as clear improvements in his fielding fundamentals and baseball IQ. What makes this even more impressive is that Niam trained at several other baseball facilities in the area prior to Alpha Athletics. While those experiences were fine, the results simply did not compare. The difference at Alpha is intentional coaching, individualized attention, and a genuine commitment to each athlete's growth. The coaching staff is exceptional--knowledgeable, patient, and deeply invested in the kids. They know how to challenge young athletes while still building them up. Bryan Schmidt, the owner, is especially hands-on and sets the tone for the entire program. His passion for the game and for developing young people is evident in everything Alpha Athletics does. What truly sets Alpha apart is that they are not just developing better baseball players--they are helping raise young men. There is a strong emphasis on character, accountability, discipline, and being gentlemen and scholars in school, which we deeply value as parents. We are incredibly grateful for the impact Alpha Athletics has had on Niam, both on and off the field, and would highly recommend this program to any family looking for elite baseball development in a positive, values-driven environment.

Staff's friendly, and make you feel welcomed. The office is awesome, a big "kids" dream! I love the…read moredecor. It's so inviting. Makes you wanna stay, and visit all dayPerfect location, and did I mention the staff is absolutely fabulous!!!

ALL RIGHT! I was…read morefinally able to get in touch with someone who would allow me to edit the schedule. Amanda is the real deal! Reach out to her (then again, you would have to submit requests until you get her to respond back- cannot put her email on here). The schedule, my last review covered, has still not been edited (been like two and a half weeks); however, at least progress is being made. I finally was able to give this information to the high school's team mom (coach rep) and get the ball rolling on accurate information! One person definitely makes all the difference (and it does not hurt to help make the business look better as well)! Thanks!

* Awesome outdoor locations & pools * Plenty parking…read more* Advance body machines * Super group classes * friendly Senior Membership program * super location in El Dorado Hills

We have been coming to El Dorado Hills Sports Club for over ~15 years and over that time, they have…read morecontinually made improvements to make it better! The weight machines have mostly been updates within the past 5 years or so, the floors have been replaced in the main gym area, and the old cafeteria area has been converted to a workout area. There are other gyms in the area but don't offer the variety of workout options or they are just more expensive. We are also have a membership with their sister club in Folsom as this one does not have tennis courts. Will continue to use this gym for years to come!

We recently started training lessons for our 8-year-old, and it has been a great experience so far…read more The coach does an excellent job of focusing on the fundamentals while keeping each session engaging. I especially appreciate how he takes the time during/after drill to discuss with my child what they learned, explain proper body positioning, and relate each skill to real-game situations. This approach not only builds strong technical fundamentals but also helps kids understand the game and think on the field. Highly recommended!

Franco is an excellent instructor and very good with the youth he mentors. My son enjoys the…read moretraining and is improving. Highly recommend Grazi Coach

This is such a cool concept for expecting parents, parents who don't need the newest and greatest…read morebaby/toddler/children items and it's great for people who want to sell things that aren't in use anymore. It's a win, win for everyone! I found this event on Instagram and it's basically a 3-day consignment shopping event. They hold these events in different cities. For Folsom, they hold this event in April for the spring/summer items and they also have another event in August for Fall/Winter season. You can find numerous items from play pins, strollers, high chairs, toys, books and clothing! You name it, they probably sell it. If you are a new parent or know someone that can benefit from saving a buck, then this is the event for you!

Batting cages always broken. The workers at the front desk are rude. That's all I have to say but I…read moreneed to get to 85 characters

Today (6/11/20) I took my 2 young grandsons to scooter at the skate park off Cambridge. A boy…read moreabout 11 wanted to ride his bicycle in the skate park and I told him that he could not as they are not allowed. He then went home and came back with his 12 or 13 year old sister. She then proceeded to ride her bike, without a helmet, in the skate park. I again told her that she could not as they are not allowed. She came right up to me and challenged me. A boy about 15 who was riding a skate board came to her side and tried to challenge me on whether bikes were allowed......they are not. This park must have parental supervision or a park employee must be there to keep these things from happening again. This is not the first time I have seen bikes in the skate park. I have 2 young grandsons and I will not allow some knot-headed kid endanger them. This needs to be resolved ASAP as a serious injury and lawsuit is coming your way if and when these kids get injured.

That park is clearly unsupervised and not a place for young kids! I've seen kids throwing water…read morebottles at each other etc.

Concern About Staff Harassment…read more I attended a community event recently and had an uncomfortable experience with one of your staff photographers. Despite clearly blocking him and expressing that I did not want my photo taken, he continued taking pictures of me and singling me out to take my picture and record me. When I reported this to venue staff, the response was essentially that he was "just doing his job," which made me feel that my boundaries and safety were not being taken seriously. The staff did not address his behavior and requested a private meeting with me to question me. I'm sharing this so the venue is aware that attendees' comfort and consent must come first. Staff should be trained and reminded to respect boundaries and ensure everyone feels safe. I hope the venue will address this behavior and prevent similar incidents in the future.

Another great testament to community involvement. With the guidance and diligence of EDHDog.org,…read morethe new dog park has finally opened (06/05/2015) in "the EDH". Plenty of shade trees, open space, poop bags and water fountains ( for humans & K-9's)* *water fountains for humans & K-9's. Poop bags for dogs only. Both the big dog (over 30lbs) and small dog areas have ample room to run and play. We now have 3 very nice dog parks ( Folsom / Cameron Park ) within a 10 mile radius of our home. What a great place for "Man's best friend" to run, play and meet new friends.

This is the best gym! It's more of a club because they offer to many amenities. Sierra, Personal…read moreTrainer, is fantastic. She's very knowledgeable and always makes the workouts different and fun. Highly recommended Miss Sierra!

This club is beautiful. It has tons of classes, lots of equipment, decked out locker rooms with…read morelocks, indoor pool, outdoor pool, places to sit and work. I joined this gym specifically because of loving to play pickle ball. Their app is very helpful and let me know they had open play on a Monday morning so I showed up, but everybody was already playing and it wasn't clear how open play worked because it looked like nobody was waiting but me. So I went back into the club and asked the pro how it worked, he walked me out and asked a group of ladies if they would mind me rotating in. They told him sure. However, they joked around about who was gonna get stuck with me on their team because I was new. I had a lot of fun playing, but it was really clear that when it came time to rotate, nobody wanted me on their team. I didn't think I played that badly. I came back when I could play with my husband and loved it. Then the club had a tournament so we joined. At the beginning, I ranked in the bottom tier, which was fine because I was still new and there were others in the tier with me. During the tournament I met other really nice people who were also figuring things out like I was. However, I progressively got better and kept moving up the tournament ranks until one night I made it onto a pretty decent group of players who I hadn't yet played with. The first serve to me was a screwball serve, so I missed it. They immediately stopped the game and said I didn't belong there. All 3 players walked off the court and got the pro and told the pro that I must be in the wrong court. She assured them I was on the correct court. It was humiliating and very awkward because I was definitely not welcomed. And it was hard to put my head in the game, so I reinforced their assumptions by not playing my best. Interestingly, when that same man served to one of the others, she blamed the ball saying that there was something wrong with it and threw it away, but when I had missed, it had to be something with my abilities. Just very unfriendly. I tried another open play another time, but it was also awkward. Everybody seemed paired off, and there were no rotations or invitation to join. I kept wondering if I simply didn't know the protocols and the pros/staff were no where to be found, so no facilitating the game play. My husband went to another night's open play and he said it was super awkward because the pros/staff weren't facilitating that night either. So he stood around like I had, and not sure how to get involved since the pro/ club staff seemed MIA that night too. I think the experience would be so much better if the pros or staff facilitated open play. Players definitely have feelings about new people so a structured facilitation would be really helpful. Overall this club has so many great features but open play pickleball isn't one of them.