I have had 2 daughters play a couple seasons with Wake FC, before moving on to other clubs. My…read moreoldest played several years ago and had an "ok" experience with the team/coaching/competition, etc. Back then they had no keeper program, except for Friday's where they just had 2 classed every Friday where they divided all the club keepers into 1 of 2 classes. The classes were way too crowded for much if any 1 on 1 coaching. We paid for private lessons as a result. We moved her over to NCFC at U13 where they provide 2 Keeper trainings a week with just 3-4 girls the same age group, so she got much better keeper coaching. Her team coach also played professionally on an international team. Our youngest daughter came out of "retirement" to play for a Wake FC classic U12 team for 2019-2020 season. Even given past experience with Wake we figured we would give them another shot as their practices were more convenient to see if our daughter was going to be committed to competitive soccer this time around after retiring at age 7 after 1 season. Our team coaching was OK, but often completely incorrect techniques taught about keeper position specifically which is not necessary unusual with coaches that played other positions. However this is why other clubs provide classic teams with 2 keeper specific trainings a week. While Wake FC does have a keeper coach now, they also assign him teams to coach so he cannot focus all his energy on keeper coaching, so most kids got left out of any real keeper training. Halfway through the fall season Wake FC brought in another keeper coach to run a couple trainings a week. Those trainings were a complete waste of time as the classes were again too large to provide technique correction so kids just out there practicing bad habits. It was quite painful to watch. We paid extra to attend weekly trainings with the largest club in the area, NCFC where coach to kid ratio was like 3-4 kids per coach, so kids got individual instruction. One of the main disappointments was Wake FC allowed an unqualified parent with no coaching credentials to help coach the team and run practices while the main coach was often not there. I know several parents complained, and nothing happened. So it was not surprising that the team played kick and chase soccer like a rec team and some basic fundamentals of soccer were not taught. I think we won the possession battle maybe twice in the whole season. I think some of the girls that moved to the another club with our daughter got more position/possession coaching in first day of team camp than they did all last season at Wake FC. Which makes sense, as there were two coaches on the field with maybe 12 girls and those coaches had played professionally and coached at NCAA level. I can't speak directly to boys program at Wake FC, but I can say that while the main keeper coach at Wake FC is good, he just can't provide the quality I think you would expect for classic fees as just one guy with teams to coach as well. So I would recommend other clubs in the area if your kid is serious about being a keeper and you don't want to supplement club fees with personal training fees. Team coaching is hit or miss with any club, but a club that would allow an unqualified parent who didn't even play in school much less have a professional career after, is a bit suspect for me on what they might be willing to get away with for quality of coach. There are other clubs in the area where coaches are required to get additional trainings to keep up coaching licenses and also have pretty deep professional playing and coaching experience here in the US as well as in Europe, so kids can learn to play the right way early. Though if you live in Holly Springs area Wake FC is super convenient, and could be a good way to dip the toe into competitive soccer, and allow kids to build relationships with local kids. This is why 2 stars instead of 1. Ting and Womble fields are convenient and good for Holly Springs. The Middle School and High school fields can be rough at times, but that is good practice too.

I have loved WFC!! I love how much they care about the girls program and by far the best soccer…read moreteam I have ever been on. AC is one of the best coaches and has been so good to our team!

My boys have attended soccer genome past few years and made remarkable progress as a result. Their…read moreball control and ability to maneuver through tight spaces have improved exponentially as has their love of the game. They look forward to going to SG bc it's fun. They've made friends with kids from different teams and clubs, and coaches Omar, Hunter, and Taylor make every kid feel a part of the team.

Triangle Adult Soccer League (TASL) is great asset to the triangle. Games and teams are…read moreprofessionally organized. Referees are typically fair and keep the game competitive yet safe. I've played in other outdoor and indoor leagues (XL Soccer World, Carolina Sportsplex, Rainbow) and, by far, TASL is the best. With a Spring, Summer Heat, and Fall season you can play outdoor soccer nearly year round. During the winter, take a break or find an indoor league elsewhere. Andy and Donna play a big role in keeping the league organized and they do a fantastic job. There are many divisions (mens, womens, coed, and various age groups and skill levels within those categories). The league can accommodate almost any skill level but finding a team can be difficult. You can register as a pool player but you might not be picked up. If you're a goalkeeper or female then your odds are much better. Also, finding a team might get easier because Andy and Donna are expanding the league by finding new fields and they're also working to build their own soccer park via a partnership with Triangle Soccer Development. I've organized several teams and have found it very rewarding. It can be a bit time consuming and frustrating collecting money but generally I've had great success and it gets easier with experience. As a player and team captain, I find TASL to be a lot of fun.

I agree with everything Phil said in his excellent review from 2010. TASL are even bigger and…read morebetter three years later. In addition to their formal competitve leagues in the Spring and Fall seasons, they offer organized but informal rec games (8v8, one ref, no one keeps score, plenty of touches), training opportunities, and even opportunities for pickup games. Andy has moved on to other opportunties but his replacement in the office, Kirsten Nicholas, has a corporate training background and is helping the organization to ensure all players, captains, and refs are well educated about both the letter and spirit--which is to say, good sportsmanship--of the game. And the admin tech is much-improved from 2010 (for example, captains no longer have to collect money as they did when Phil wrote his review as the League takes care of that online). They have also partnered closely with the Railhawks to the benefit of both organizations. And the refs are much better managed and improved in quality compared to three years ago. TASL provide a great way to get some exercise, enable you to meet people you otherwise might not have, promote an atmosphere of comeraderie, and, in their modest way, consistently do more than you would expect to enhance the experience of life in the Triangle.

Great programs and staff. The only area that needs improvement is the website - somewhat…read moreconfusions (especially when trying to signup / purchase something).

Apex Sports Authority is an athletic organization for children 5-15 in the Apex area. The sports…read morethat they offer are Football, wrestling, lacrosse, and cheer leading. These sports are not offered through the town of Apex so Apex Sports Authority (ASA) picks up those sports. My son is seven and has played football through the organization which is also Pop Warner for two years. We have been nothing but pleased with the coaching instruction, the organization of the program, and the amount of parent involvement. My son played mighty mite this past year and tiny mite the year before. He has been on a team with the same coaches and many of the same kids both years. The coaching that my son received went above my expectations. I was impressed that we had so many coaches (7 coaches this past year). Each coach spent a lot of time with the boys making sure that they really understood the sport and were able to have fun while playing. Each child was able to play a lot during the games and I felt as if the coaches really looked at each child's strengths in order to help them make the most out of their experience. I will warn parents that football will take over your lives during football season. Expect to practice 2-3 nights a week for 2 hours each time. Then there are games on Saturdays. Games are not always played at home so expect to travel some (usually no farther than about 45 min away). I can not rate cheer leading or any other sport at this time, but ASA seems to be one of the most organized sports businesses around. I have no complaints!

I have been so fortunate to have my daughter belong to this gym! Its an extension of my family! I…read morecannot express how grateful I am we are able to be part of this! Such nice people, above talented coaches and overall love them

Good coaches. keep getting stuck on the same skill while others move up. I heard from someone who…read moregoes their that they have been their for several years and never got moved up only once. They keep going back to the same skill and never get any progress.

Katie really loves her gymnastics class. She is 3 1/2 years old. They have many age groups and…read morelevels of classes for all ages for both girls and boys. Very large space with lots of equipment. The whole thing is padded, they have a few trampoline's, foam pits. Usually every Friday night they have open play night.

We went here for 4 years. It pained us to leave friends behind. The bottom line is it's filthy and…read moreunsafe. My 8 year old told me she was scared of vault and did not feel safe because they were not spotting her. They use shouting and public humiliation as coaching techniques. You will often see coaches having arguments with 10 year olds. We have switched gyms because the owner told my 8 year old that she was "a bad gymnast and probably not cut out for this sport". We have switched gyms where the environment is cleaner and safer. My child is a lot happier and tells me how much she likes the new team. Another bonus to the new place is the coaches actually want to be there they are enthusiastic happy playful. The kids have fun while actually learning proper technique. blows my mind why I put up with less!

The Durham Bulls are so 2000 and late; the Railhawks and hot soccer players are in this year! As…read moreevidenced by the horde of faithful fans who waited through quite a rainstorm and many false starts (You may now be seated. Nope, we've just received word that lightening is still within three miles of the stadium; please exit the bleachers!). The game that should have begun at 7pm was delayed till 8:30. But then we played ball! (Is that slogan only used with baseball?) It was a vs Miami game and I was pretty impressed by the speed and skill demonstrated by both teams. With a dad who still plays the sport at age 54 and a brother who left the womb in cleats, I've seen my fair share of games. Though I ended up leaving at halftime (I'd spent 4 hours at the field!), I would have no trouble watching a full game here and not getting bored. I might leave a separate review for the facility; but for those reading this one, note that parking is $5; beers (mostly bud and miller) are $4. There are individual seats on the bleachers that cradle your bum. And there's a grill offering cheesy nachos and basic ballpark food.

Soccer is the best sport ever. The Carolina Railhawks are our local soccer team in the NASL that…read moreplays at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary. Going to games is always a fun time, there is really no bad seat in the place. I always enjoy going to the game and sipping on a Lonerider beer (beers are $7). Check out the website to see what is going on during matchday because they have some pretty neat events.

Awesome venue for a more intimate concert! This was our first ever visit to this stadium. They…read moredon't host concerts here too often, so it was a treat to see Vertical Horizon. Free and close parking, fast ticket entry/security, and it was so fun to be able to bring our chairs/blanket to sit on the field. This was a very family friendly venue, and we felt comfortable bringing our son to this show. There were many others in attendance with their children too. There's a playground in the stadium that kids were playing on during the opener. Lots of options for concessions. We just wished they had prices list for the beer selections.

This is my new favorite baseball team and stadium! We have been to a few in NC and this was by far…read moreour favorite. The stadium is laid back and small which is nice. Parking is free and right next to the stadium. There is covered areas with large fans above! They don't gouge you on food and drink prices which most places do. Definitely will he back a few times for games this summer!!