My schedule can be pretty restrictive but I was able to find a co-ed softball league on Monday…read morenight to play. Were it not for ZogSports, with the level of organization and follow-through, I would not have played softball at all last year (for love of the game!) nor made some solid connections that have endured past the end of the season. Thank you, ZogSports!

This review is purely for Zog's volleyball league. This league is extremely beginner level. Lots of…read morework teams and new players. Occasionally you will have a couple people who come into this league knowing how to play volleyball but are there anyways for a ego boost. If you are new to volleyball, read here. Yes this league may be a good starting point as it's very beginner level play, it's good for work teams and meeting new people. But you won't want to be here for long. There are the occasional try-hards that will come into the league to feel good about themselves by hitting hard and running plays on a net that's lower than women's height. Another downside is that some of these players think they can play but in fact they are very dangerous and make it very unsafe. Landing under the net and causing ankle sprains when you block is very common here. So play smart, watch out for others. If you have some volleyball experience and understand the game, read here. This league is very poorly ran. You have one ref that does not understand the rules of volleyball. No calls are made, clear doubles where the ball is spiraling, crazy players who jump and land under the net, players touching the net and lifts. You call your own lines, so in and out calls are all on you and the other team. The ref literally is there to just blow the whistle for serve and then flip the score. They dont even have anyone setting up the nets for you as well, so you need to set it up yourself. The net is literally lower than womens height. So if you're here playing with some new friends who are learning to play, have some integrity to play to the level of others and be safe. I played in this league before it became Zog (Dynamic sports) id say it has changed but not for the better. Same stuff as it was 5-6 years ago. If you are looking for some better play there are other leagues out there. Campbell Community center used to have a good one they may or may not still be running. Then there's IVL if you're looking for competitive play. Zog by far is the most expensive league and the total amount of games you play in the season is less then all these other leagues I mentioned. So if you're factoring bang for your buck. Zog is definitely not that.

I am so disappointed with this league, super unprofessional. We drove all the way to Santa Cruz to…read moreplay in the playoffs just for them to not play the championship game because they couldnt get the lights on. They should have rescheduled the game but instead decided to give a double championship to both teams. No one is happy with that result. My son is not happy. Never joining this league again.

If you're a parent hoping to build your child's confidence, teach teamwork, or help them learn…read morethrough failure, NorCal Flag Football isn't the place. Kids who are already good at football play nearly every snap. Those still learning--like my kids and his friends--barely saw the field all season. As other parents have noted, volunteer coaches aren't encouraged to develop all players--they're incentivized to win. That might work for some families, but if you're looking for a supportive, growth-focused environment, stay clear.

The reason why i love almaden spirit athletics is because they have coaches who are supportive and…read morebelieves in you no matter what. im on team crystal and this gym during a performance they will cheer you on or support you. im in a class and when i first join a year and 2 months i already almost have the skills that i need. im grateful for this gym because i was in a very toxic dance company and now im here cheering. thank u asa truly and the athletes , coaches .

I have been waiting to write an official review to get my view from a personal level. Phew, what…read morecan I say.. I rated ASA five stars and I truly mean that with the company as a whole. My left our old gym due to it not being a good fit for my daughter anymore. My daughter is extremely driven and has a huge passion for cheer and tumbling. We are on the Elite Youth teams, we have two coaches who truly were a blessing for what my daughter needed. They are the perfect balance of structure and nurturing she has grown so much since we have been at this gym thanks to them and it has been it's truly amazing. Her memory is getting better and she is able to retain choreography faster as well as has been doing better in school with memory retention which she has always struggled with, She takes flexibility once a week, which has given her such beautiful tumbling form with straight legs. She loves tumbling and is always hungry to learn new skills. When we came she was a level 2 tumbler and in 7 months she is already perfecting some level 4 skills and she just turned 8 years old last week. The gym also offers open gym once a week for the students to work on their routine or tumbling, giving students always the opportunity to self improve. Privates- I believe all or mostly all coaches offer private lessons. Whenever we have choreo changed: learning a new skill or just want extra help to perfect skills we do private lessons. We have worked with many coaches at the gym. Coach Corrine is a sweet soul, shes fantastic for students who are learning new skills, she's very patient and encouraging and my daughter loved working with her. Coach Roy is perfect for high level tumblers who want to work and perfect skills, he has had many years in the business and has a huge understanding of the body mechanics that go into high-level skills! Families- Coming into a new gym the family dynamic is huge, it could be a make or break for the experience and I am saying we have some of the nicest families, we were welcomed to the team immediately. Our team has built our own little cheer family and it makes traveling for comps so enjoyable having each other to lean on, during very long comp days. Owner and management- our owner lives for her business, she truly puts her heart and soul into each and every team within her company. She takes time to get to know all the athletes in her program and spends equal attention to the senior teams as much a the novice. Her management team is ON IT! You need something, help with billing, scheduling, ordering and it is always a rapid response! We also have online apps to be able to communicate so any questions to owner or staff you can always get to who you need without stressing and guessing. When choosing a gym my main concerns were, is my daughter learning and advancing in her skills and is my daughter being taken care of emotionally, I never want to see the light in her dimmed and the love for the sport go away as well as I feel a trophy is never worth my daughters mental health. When I pick my daughter up from the studio she is motivated and hungry to come back and learn more, she would live at the gym if I let her. That is what makes ASA a wonderful healthy environment for young athletes.

THIS REVIEW IS ABOUT THE TRYOUT PROCESS ONLY: this was our…read morefirst time going through this process for a U12 player and selecting a club can be confusing. There's variety of schedules, tournaments, leagues (NCVA, AAU, Inter club, etc), coaches, and costs across all options. The good news is there's TON of options in the South Bay. The bad news is that ALL of them require a level of commitment that you have to be ready for. For us, this commitment came in the form of money, and giving up certain family activities to make room for a somewhat demanding schedule that you can't really miss days for (most clubs practice 2-3 a week and include a weekend day). The tryout process at Stingray was fun and quite methodical. Of all the places we tried, this club did an "Athleticism test" to check height, speed, reach (over the net) and general physical abilities in relation to the sport. They offer 2 levels: Power and Premier. Power is where the better players go and the tournament schedule includes a bigger regional event at the end of the season. Season goes from December to May. Highly recommended if your girl has intermediate or basic skills and wants to improve her game without stress. Seems well priced compared to other clubs around. The tryout process started with a friendly greeting at the check in table where someone explained the welcome process. Then they gave you a numbered shirt with a number and someone took a picture of the player+number for their records. Tryout consisted of general skill assessment as well as a couple of informal games towards the end. They seemed to have divided the girls into best skills, intermediate skills, smaller kids. I counted about 36-38 girls for 2 teams of 12 each. Within an hour of finishing up the process, we got an email with an "offer". The email got two links; one to accept and one to reject. The offer is basically an announcement to you of which team your daughter made with a 48hour period to think about it and decide. You then have to accept or reject the offer. If you accept, your spot in the team is reserved, but if you reject, you give up your spot so that someone in the waiting list gets an opportunity to participate. I got 2 calls from their team. Their head coach called me the next day to make sure I got the email. That was nice. Then in the afternoon I got a call from the director to discuss next steps,cost, etc. Also nice... no other club did this. Location is centric for people who live in San Jose / Campbell / Cupertino Area. Overall, my daughter had lots of fun and enjoyed her time during tryouts. The coaches here seem dedicated, fun, caring, and passionate about the sport. I strongly recommend to try multiple clubs so you get a better sense of the differences in levels, coaches, facilities, schedule, etc. Good luck!

Worst volleyball club, coaches have their own favorites players. They won't reach you or enhance…read moreyour skills. Don't waste your money

Coach Gabe brings passion that is real, powerful, and contagious. We were on Coach Gabe's NJB…read morebasketball team for 3rd and 4th graders and this was our son's first time playing with NJB. He had played two seasons with Upward and was ready to move on to a more competitive league. Our son had to learn all the rules and playing his position. We started taking him to Coach Gabe's Rise Above training and our son quickly developed into a very strong player. He actually made the All Star Team. In addition, Coach Gabe took our NJB team to Championship and we won, plus we were the only undefeated team in the league. The incredible growth and improvement in playing the game of basketball individually and as a team was evident, and incredible and just amazing to watch. Our son will continue to play with Rise Above.

Coach Gabe is one of a kind! He worked with my daughter and not only did her skills improve but so…read moredid her confidence. He's really good with the kids and has exceptional coaching skills. We felt very lucky we discovered him. I highly recommend Coach Gabe!

This was our 1st year joining kids recreational soccer. Our 8 year old son had previously been…read moreenrolled at The Plex Lil Kickers and Skillz institute. We were a bit reluctant and confused at first because after signing up for SSJYSL we received emails and texts asking for parents to volunteer coaching. This is expected in all if not most recreational sports and how the league can operate seasons after seasons at an affordable cost. But we were new to all this and definitely confused by it. I'm so happy we decided to keep with it even though it seemed a little intimidating having no prior knowledge because here we are, at the end of the season and fully have immersed ourselves in as "soccer moms and dads" and so happy and pleased we did. SSJYSL is warm, inviting, encouraging and every child is building invaluable lifelong skills. Our parent volunteer coaches led by Coach Justin Bennett and Coach Hardip Saini were just the best! With their timely communication, commitment, dedication I wouldn't have even known they are volunteers! What a great experience this was for our son. If your child is interested in recreational soccer, I highly recommend supporting this organization .

the fields the younger children play on are trash... it's not even grass, just dirt and weeds …read more... the field director/ manager does even paint lines for the kids anymore..... respect to the volunteer coaches, but the personnel that runs this league have really been dropping the ball..... get some decent fields or do some up keep. older kids get a turf field which is in decent shape atleast

Coach Everton is really a GREAT coach. My kid had joined several basketball teams before when we…read morewere in other state. He really like Coach Everton. He learned a lot of skills from Everton recently. Kid began practicing at home after the 1st class with Coach Everton. Coach Everton is also an easygoing man. All of Our family members like him.

My high school freshman son took lessons from Coach Everson before his basketball team tryout. He…read moreprovided excellent personalized lessons that my son has never experienced. The drills the coach introduced to him came up during the actual tryout and helped my son get on the team. My son and I highly recommend this coach to players of any age. He will not only teach you skills but to have fun.

The damn (ex) boyfriend!…read more In a two-day 16hr training session of 24 ladies 25-65 yrs, we heard time after time about how the girls got into cycling through the boyfriend, who, steered them all over the place - into the wrong seat, bad pedals, improper shoes, the wrong bike and insufficient education. The "Girls Got Skills" training with VeloGirls (Lorrie Lown) is designed to demystify cycling and break all the bad habits the boys teach us. After crashing, thrashing and bashing many of the ladies found their way to this course and left with so much confidence that "boy beater" should be the 'graduation' status. It's a course for all levels, yes even the experienced riders came back to basics. Lorri has is all set up with lessons, practice, pacing, food, fun and plenty of challenge - which we appreciated. The coaches and mentors were great supporters. Bummer is... I waited too long to hop on the Velogirls' train. It's the best way to ride safe, happy and fun in the Bay Area. Keep a look out for all kinds of rides, training/educational programs and good fun with the girls. Oh, and there is a co-ed singles ride every month too.

Velo Girls ROCKS!!!! I moved back home to the bay recently and felt like I didn't know anyone after…read morebeing away for a couple years... I picked up cycling - since that's what you do if you live in Palo Alto - and contacted the Velo Girls cycling club to find other women to ride with at my level. I have had an amazing experience with the group, everyone is so supportive a welcoming and we really have fun together! Lorri, the founder of the group is great and very knowledgeable - she has taught a ton of people to ride and has excellent communication skills that translate valuable information to even the most novice riders. More to love: 1) The club works as a valuable support network - members can reach out to one another to ask questions about anything cycling related and get answers from people with a lot of experience. I've also been able to schedule my own informal ride through the group email and meet other riders at my level. 2) They have scheduled rides (almost every day) all over the bay for road, mountain and cyclocross riders. 3) Lorri offers personal instruction --- including a race development program 4) They offer some free workshops that focus on things like basic bike handling skills and maintenance. 5) It's only $45/ year to join!

4 starz for the look and feel of the complex...professional..gets you in the zone when it's game…read moretime ya diggg...sit back and enjoy a game or get ya stroll on...lots of room to walk or jog..yeah not to much shade...nothing a pop up canopy can't fix...parking IS tight at times "that's any ware, been to Frisco lately" lol..Overflow parking is a block away...Nice park, decent bathrooms...

Fields are maintained very nicely on the baseball side. No "snack shack" but random vendors pop in.read more

Bar service was great. Employees very friendly and helpful. The site is very beautifulread more

I have had such a positive experience with the staff at this club. Everyone is personable,…read morewelcoming, and genuinely helpful. Lauren Correia, the Guest Services Manager and previously the Sales Manager, was truly one of the highlights of my time there. She was always warm, responsive, and incredibly helpful whenever questions came up regarding fees, renewals, or membership matters. She consistently made the experience feel personal and easy. Since then, my son has attended both camp and several Parents' Night events, and I cannot say enough wonderful things about Kids World. The entire team is exceptional. I have experience with other children's camps, and Dasha Nonkin, the Kids Club Manager, really stood out. She was thorough, kind, organized, and very detail-oriented. It is clear that she takes tremendous pride in the camp program and in creating a meaningful experience for the children. My son was treated like gold. He did incredibly well, learned so much, and came away with stronger social skills, a better understanding of teamwork, and so much enthusiasm for the arts and crafts, projects, and activities. He genuinely raved about his experience and wants to continue to join future camps! I am extremely grateful to Dasha and the entire Kids World team for creating such a positive, enriching, and caring environment for him.