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!

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.

Just had a birthday for my 6 year old son today! We spoke to Ben to coordinate the details about 2…read moreweeks prior. He was super helpful and made the planning process easy. When we arrived today everything went as planned. The facility is clean, organized and the kids had the best day! They even gave out baseball cards to the kids and a ball for my sons friends to sign. We had a couple of kids who were intimidated at first and didn't want to join. We ended the day with everyone participating and having a day to remember! Thank you to the entire staff! Family friendly!

This place is outstanding. The instructors are knowledgeable, encouraging, and genuinely invested…read morein helping players improve, and the batting cages are some of the best around. Our son got better with every private lesson, and he had an amazing experience at the Trosky NorCal Baseball Camp. Whether you're just starting out or playing at a high level, South Bay Sports Training offers effective instruction, excellent facilities, and great people. Lucky to have this place in our area Highly recommended!

My Son's interest in Basketball started a little later than his peers. He started the Fundamentals…read moreprogram as a 7th Grader last October, working with the Coaches three times a week. I am so impressed with the Coaches, they are excellent! They inspire the kids to improve their skills, work hard and show sportsmanship. My son has never been happier, he feels like he belongs, his skills are getting sharper and he looks forward to his next class. I highly recommend Showtime!

I love this place. We first met the coaches during a Viva Calle where they had a shooting challenge…read moreand we won a shirt. My wife learned more about them and we started bringing the kids here. It's a skills clinic run as a tight community built in genuine development and respect. They teach all levels with enough coaches to offer small groups based on where your child is actually at. My kids get excited when they move up to the next group but have also improved immensely in their fundamentals. My oldest (11) said he appreciates how good their coaching is around shooting, but honestly, his dribbling has gotten so much better as well. The coaches and owners are amazing. They are teachers in a real way - respectful but demanding the most of their players. If you're looking to get better, I don't think there's a better place in the area. There practice jerseys say it all. "Showtime" on the front, "Family" on the back.

I was at the San Jose League, but i always got put in such terrible situations like coaches that…read morenever paid attention and never even asked the team to practice. At one point even though i was outperforming the quarterback at his own position, i never got the chance because he was the coach's SON! I always wanted to play quarterback, and when i did prove that i was capable of being a really good quarterback. I never got the chance because the coaches always play favorites! If you want to play football as your own position, i recommend playing it in school where theres nobody to tell you what position you will be playing

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.

We recommend Team Elite Basketball whether you're looking for recreational or competitive…read morebasketball for your son or daughter. A couple of years ago, our son needed and asked for more challenge in basketball, so we checked out AAU teams. Our older son's previous coach (who moved out of the Bay Area) recommended Coach Rodel. We're glad that we signed our son up with Team Elite Basketball. Coach Rodel has been coaching our son for almost 2 years now and it has been great! Coach Rodel made sure that he got to know our family and our son in and out of basketball, and use that knowledge to develop him. He even watched our son play at his school basketball and gave feedback to my son during his regular basketball training. We love how much opportunity Coach Rodel gives our son. He encourages our son to push for more and up to his maximum ability. For example, our son is good in defending the ball and driving the ball, but hesitates in driving in and making the shot. Coach Rodel helps build his confidence and encourages him to drive in and makes the shot when possible during the games. We have seen him build other players' skills too and have seen improvements. He also finds a way to make it fun for the boys and girls by having a team activity from time to time. This helps build better team work. Those who are part of the team know what we mean and for those who aren't part of the team yet, please feel free to come and find out. We recommend checking out the practices.

Team Elite Basketball has been an excellent experience for our family. The coaches are…read moreknowledgeable, patient, and genuinely invested in helping players improve both on and off the court. They do a great job teaching basketball fundamentals and technical skills while creating a positive, supportive environment. A special thank you to Coach Rodel, who has been great with both of my kids but even more so with my introverted son. He takes the time to connect with each player, encourages them to work hard, and helps build their confidence. His positive attitude and dedication to player development really stand out. What we appreciate most is the culture Team Elite fosters--a supportive, high-achieving environment that emphasizes growth, teamwork, and sportsmanship. The coaches challenge players to be their best while making practices and games enjoyable. I highly recommend Team Elite Basketball to any family looking for a program with excellent coaching, strong skill development, and a positive team culture. Our kids have grown tremendously as players and individuals through this program.

Awesome program and coaches. I've seen the students build confidence and make improvements all…read morearound. I definitely recommend anyone and everyone who wants to sign their kids up for this program!

Coach Mack is a wonderful human who cares deeply about the young men and women he coaches. While…read moreentering club basketball can be intimidating to folks given the higher level of competition vs. recreation leagues, Coach Mack has a gift for bringing out the best in people. This is my son's second season with Born 2 Ball and have seen vast improvements in his fundamental basketball skills, overall confidence and his cardio fitness. I highly encourage prospective families to participate in a skills or practice session to get a feel for the program.