I've got three kids (10, 8, and 6) who have been playing soccer since they could walk. After…read morebouncing through a few leagues over the years, JFC has been the one that actually stuck. We're going on our third year now. JFC has a bunch of programs: Rec, Bridge, Academy, Competitive. Rec League: We've had the same volunteer coaches for three years. They've all been great. No yelling, no "my kid is going to the MLS at age 9" energy. Just good people teaching kids how to play and have fun. My kids have gotten a lot better and more importantly, they actually enjoy playing. Rec uniforms aren't on any kind of cycle. You buy it once and your kid wears it until it doesn't fit anymore. Love that. Bridge Program: If your kid wants more than Rec but competitive sounds intense, Bridge is that perfect middle step. More structure, more skills, but still fun, and build confidence without getting overwhelmed. Competitive Program: My youngest is 6 and plays Competitive. The coaches are paid and trained. They've been really good with him. He's learning a ton and still comes off the field smiling, which is all I care about at this age. Uniforms (Bridge & Competitive): Those do run on a two-year cycle. They're not cheap (We Got Soccer never is), but at least you know you're good for two years. I won't sugarcoat it none of this is cheap, especially with three kids. A sibling discount would be amazing if they ever offer one. Facilities: Patton Park has good fields, one stadium field with lights, several full-size lit fields, and smaller ones. Grass is usually in great shape. Parking is a nightmare (just being honest), bathrooms are okay, and the concession stand has saved us more than once on long soccer weekends. My kids love it. The coaches have been great. The community is solid. And out of every soccer league we've tried in Jacksonville, JFC has been the one where my kids grew the most and actually had fun doing it, and that's what matters.

JFC has been the best soccer experience my three kids (10y, 8y, 6y) have had. We've tried a few…read moreleagues over the last 8 years. We found JFC 3 years ago and have stayed. The club offers several programs, some being recreational, academy, and competitive. It's a lot to navigate. On the REC side, the coaches are volunteers. We've been lucky with the volunteer coaches we gotten (and kept for the last 3 years), they've been knowledgeable, professional, and kind (not one has yelled at the kids or been disrespectfully competitive). They've kept the game fun and competitive for the kids. I've seen a lot of growth in my kids abilities and confidence. It's an added bonus that the parents are chill too. The competitive program has paid, trained coaches. I have one kid who does competitive. No complaints. The coach was good. My kid (6y) learned soccer skills and most importantly, had fun. Yes, it's expensive. A sibling discount (any discount) would be helpful if offered. Uniforms are purchased through We Got Soccer, also pricey, but unlike other leagues, JFC doesn't force you into buying new ones every year. My kids have worn the same uniforms for three years and they've held up great. The club offers a free training session for kids that also serve as informational sessions for the parents. They're essentially informational where you can talk with staff, ask questions, and learn how the programs work while the kids play. The facilities at Patton Park are solid: one lit full-size stadium field, multiple lit full-size fields, and a few unlit junior fields. The grass is usually in good shape and the environment feels professional. Parking is a beast, even with a huge lot! The bathrooms are... meh. Could definitely be better. And the on-site food concession is a nice bonus during long game days. Overall, JFC delivers good coaching and solid competition (especially if your kids want to go all the way aka college).

We started at 7 months old almost a year ago and can say that this is the best decision we've made…read morefor our baby's development!! He has learned so much and shown so much improvement w motor skills and excitement for the water. I love the variety they have in activities and are thoughtful on the different tactics to practice survivor experiences as well as strength. Of course we do have our favorite teachers, but all of them really are well trained, friendly and pay great attention to the students. They have great changing stations, plenty of room to prepare before class and clean-up after - even for the parents, since we have to join the baby classes till they can attend on their own. We only have 1 kid, but we see how parents of 2 or more are enjoying bringing their kids to attend classes around similar times. Our only complaint is that the school is so far from us!! I wish they had more branches on the west / north side - but we tried other swimming schools but they either don't have well trained teachers, host classes in adult gyms (which I don't feel comfortable with), or lack a strong community. So that's why we choose to make the average 1.3 hour commute (total) every week bc it's worth it.

Every single staff member is kind, welcoming, and extremely knowledgeable. They took my child who…read morehated getting water in his eyes or even getting wet, to the point baths were a nightmare and turned him into a sea creature. His favorite place is water and especially swim school. Ms Adey is who we started with and who we currently have spring break speed week with. Ms Elizabeth teaches both my kiddos back to back on Mondays and she has really brought out their love for swimming as well as drilled in water safety. My kiddos both look forward to seeing them everytime! We dearly love Swim Safari.

5 stars for 5 tool training. Our daughter trains here weekly since their opening. Not only is the…read morestaff here top notch but the facility is just awesome. They have everything we need plus more! As a longtime softball mom who moved here 3 years ago shocked to find the indoor/outdoor training facilities were obsolete here I'm so glad to find this place so close to home! Florida weather during sports seasons calls for covered options and now that 5 tool is open I don't have to worry about my daughter's practice/training time being interrupted by the occasional shower storm. And just to reiterate the staff here are the best I've found in town. They are tough and patient but not afraid to push the kids to their top performance. Very happy to be a part of the family here!!

I was late but I came the lady was talking to me like I wasn't nobody she was looking at me like…read moretrash I don't mind I was late but I have 15 minutes I could that to look inside where my son suppose to learn how to play I will not comeback and refer anyone fb, Twitter,snapchat ,messenger, WhatsApp, Instagram, and more social media I'm into

I love soccer & have supported the Armada sine they came to Jax…read more The former owner has abandoned the club, they lost their downtown home-field, fired Tony Meola as coach and sold off their better players - so if you're expecting anything like what you've come to enjoy over the past few seasons, you'll be very disappointed. The Baseball Grounds was not a perfect location for soccer, but the seating was comfortable, it was in the Stadium District, and with Intuition Aleworks & Manifest Distilling all within a block - going to a game was looking to be a great night out! Their new location is Hodges Stadium at UNF. An ok place to watch collegiate soccer - very nice even pitch. But being a little on the older side, I need a seatback if I'm going to be sitting in the stands for a couple hours! The seats are also not numbered. So even though I bought tickets with seat numbers, the seats were no where to be found and many in the crowd just sat where they wanted to. The dining options at the Town Center did lessen the pain somewhat. For some reason, whoever is running the team at this point, decided that the game needed cheerleaders (trust me - it may need something, but not cheerleaders). I'm not sure how much time was spent selecting the group, but they probably spent about the same time training them - quality was less than desirable. The team - I only recognized 2 names from the previous season. The team performed modestly at best. I'm sure the location will work out well for the many soccer families that live in proximity to UNF

Professional soccer is a great addition to Jax and this team is really focused on delivering what…read morethe fans want. My doubts of using a baseball field for a soccer pitch were addressed by a pretty nice set up, and after a full season I figured out the optimal seats. The nautical theme was executed well. Not too cheesy. I really want to play in the half-time battles. The affordability of this team and it's games is a real bonus and I am proud to support them as a season ticket member. Go Armada!

We loved having Kasey! She was very communicative and flexible with scheduling. She was also…read morepatient with our child and encouraging. Our child loved her teaching style and looked forward to swim every week. She learned how to float, tread water, and swim above water in 6 weeks. I would recommend Kasey to anyone!

Stacy is great! She's very patient and understanding the needs of her students. She makes them…read morefeel comfortable. Stacy is very trustworthy.

We went to watch our grand children practice their gymnastics. It was fun watching them. Seems…read morelike the girls enjoy their time at the gym. It was also enjoyable watching other kids. It was almost comical. A good time was had.

My daughter came here for summer camp and she enjoyed herself for the most part. She's here today…read morefor tumbling workshop and is doing pretty well considering she has never really tumbled before. In the camp, she went from not being able to do much to being able to do back bands, push ups, short handstand, cartwheels, and round offs. This time she's walking away with an idea of how to workout a backflip. I will bring her back for another workshop.

If your child is serious about Soccer, then the soccer Academy is where you want to be. You need…read moreto be committed since even for six-year-old practices are three nights a week and games on Saturday and training is year round. I have encountered nothing but nice qualified coaches and a dedicated director. The fields are in fantastic shape. They also take the children safety very serious. There's frequent water breaks and if lightning is anywhere in the vicinity, the siren will go off, and everyone must evacuate the fields. I couldn't be happier with our decision to play here.

My daughter has played roughly 12 seasons of recreational soccer at this club and is in her second…read moreseason of Elite Academy. I was satisfied with the recreational level, as my expectations were significantly lower considering the cost, the stated purpose of the league and the coaches being volunteers. As a result of some excellent volunteer coaching, my daughter grew her soccer skills and was encouraged to tryout for the Elite Academy. After tryouts I was contacted by a coach and my daughter was offered a spot on her team. I spoke with the coach a few times over text and phone, because I wanted to understand the level of commitment (one year versus three months in recreational) that would be required for this new level of competition, and I needed to know what I should be expecting for a significant increase in fees, roughly six times the cost of the recreational level. These conversations were productive, and I accepted the position on the team. The coach shared an agenda for the year and I was excited at the initial showing of organization, structure and knowledge. This is where all of that ended. Virtually every point on the agenda has proven to be misleading or outright false. We were told there would be two seasons with an average of 8 games per season, so far that has barely been 6; recreational plays 10 no matter what. We were told that there would be 2-3 local tournaments between the two seasons, there has only been one. In this agenda the coach specifically mentions "Communication is the key to success." Here are just a few of the various examples of coaching communication: * After committing to join the team in May, I was told the Fall season would begin sometime in August, and that the coach would tell us when practices start. August comes around, I'm expecting a text or call, something, but I get nothing. So I reach out and ask the coach when practice is going to start, she informs me it started two weeks prior. So one of your team members just hasn't come to practice for two weeks and you don't even consider reaching out to the parent? * Also in the initial conversation it was communicated to me that there would be two team practices and that as an added benefit, there would be separate and optional practices for technical and goalkeeping skills. But ultimately, they understood kids will miss practice, and if everyone is doing their best to attend, my daughter would be fine. After a few weeks of the season, it became clear that other parents were not given the same impression. This created a rift among the parents, those who were bringing their kids to every practice and those who were doing the best they could. So it was clear that expectations had been communicated differently. * The coach mentioned in the agenda there would be 2-3 local tournaments; the key word being local. The first tournament proposed by the coach was not local, it would have required at least one overnight stay. The coach later polled the parents' availability for a second tournament, but failed to mention that it was also out of town; that seems like quite a large detail to omit. * I asked the coach about breaks in between the Fall and Spring sessions, because understanding the commitment required greatly affected my decision making process. I was told there would be breaks between the two where there would be no practices. This turned out to be untrue as well. After the fall season was over, the coach said they wanted to know what day of the week would be best to 'get everyone together for a practice over the winter break.' A practice, as in singular. But one practice isn't a huge imposition, so I and the rest of the parents all agreed on Sunday. The coach almost quite literally said "Ok great, Saturday it is then!" Then a week or so later, just decided to change it to Wednesdays. Notice the plural. So there actually isn't a break between the seasons, and we don't even get to pick the day. Due in large part to this poor communication, the rift between parents became less passive and more aggressive, after just a few games into the season. At this point I reached out to the director because the lack of communication, combined with coaching that was severely lacking became too much to tolerate. I spoke with her for a fairly extended conversation; during that conversation I was essentially told that my opinions were wrong and that I didn't see what I was seeing. It seems that this club has a misconception about our relationship; they seem to think this is a doctor patient relationship, where the doctor is not to be questioned; but that couldn't be further from the truth. We have a service provider and customer relationship; I have tried several times to communicate my displeasure with the product and have been ignored, condescended or gaslit at every attempt, hence this review. I don't like wasting money or time and I especially don't when it comes to my daughter. We only have about two months left on this contract, but

My son is a 6 year old and he's on the autism spectrum…read more We put him in private swimming lessons and were assured that the private instructor has experience with young children on the spectrum. My husband and I were very scared and weren't sure if our son would have a good time and follow instructions. Our son absolutely loves going to his swim lessons weekly and he truly has learned lots such as kicking and paddling, learned how to wear goggles and how to hold his breath while underwater. He's currently working on feeling comfortable submerging his head entirely under water and diving. He's showed so much progress thus far and I'm so proud of him! I plan to keep our son enrolled for a while since there are different levels at aqua swim.

Took my daughters in for a trial to see if they liked this place and felt comfortable with the…read moreinstructors. Not only did they love it here, they loved all of the employees as well. My daughters are 9 and 6 years old but they were spoken to as if they were little adults, which I appreciated. It's clean and there are plenty of changing areas and bathrooms. They are very welcoming as soon as you walk in. As I was watching them during their class, all I saw were big smiles from both girls. They had a blast. I immediately signed them up. I recommend this place if you're looking for swimming lessons.