This is one of the absolute best programs in the Bay Area! Coach Keena has dedicated so much time…read moreto the boys and as a parent I can see my son develop as a player. We are fortunate to have our son be a part of this team. Thank you Payton's Place!

Stay away. The head coach Keena is a poor leader and a highly disorganized manager of the team…read more Practices are held all over the place at various locations, with the schedule often announced a day or two before. He'll say all the right things to get you to sign up and then you realize it's all just hot air and broken promises. New kids are constantly brought on to the team well after the deadline, presumably for less money than you paid. That is not verified but I don't see why kids would pay the high season fee if joining 2 months into the season. He recruits the best players he can possibly convince to play for him -- which is fine if it wasn't such a revolving door. Adding kids every week means there's no stability or chemistry. During the games, it's just street ball without any sets. Every kid for himself. One reason to join AAU is to get games that are a cut above runs at the park. Not here. If you're at all tempted, I'd watch a game before you join to see how he coaches. It's all about him. Classic narcissist -- gets in the kids faces berating them with spittle spraying out. Then he'll sparingly throw in a compliment to keep his hooks in. And the feedback isn't even useful. It's all about him. "Don't sit on the bench like that. You look lazy." If you're looking for all the downsides of Bobby Knight, without any of the upside, this might be your team. Otherwise, you can do much better with any other AAU team in the area, even if it means a commute. Keep in mind you'll often be driving to practice in Hayward - playing in tournaments all over - so don't let proximity to the listed address be a factor in joining.

Great Coach for the kids this summer. He brings great energy to every practice, teaches solid…read morefundamentals, and always encourages teamwork and good sportsmanship. The kids not only improved their basketball skills but also gained confidence and had a lot of fun. It's clear he truly cares about the players and creates a positive, supportive environment for everyone. We're really grateful for the time and effort he puts into coaching!

There's alot of coaches out there but what sets coach flee apart from others is his teaching skills…read more/ how knowledgeable & dedicated he is when it comes to basketball. He will listen to your needs and wants then let you know what will work best , he will push and challenge your child or children which will not only be beneficial for the future and long term goals but also short term all while keeping it fun , creative and interesting. Overall building confidence while teaching the fundamentals and improving skills/ implementing cardio all in one you won't be disappointed.

Erik Johnson's encyclopedic knowledge of baseball, passion for the game, and skilled coaching is…read morewhat attracted our family to the program. Five years later, I would say his emphasis on discipline, hard work, personal accountability, responsibility, and sportsmanship have increased my son's love of the game and his desire to improve as a player. With a carefully selected number of teams, EJ Sports insures players receive high-quality, age-appropriate coaching. The coaches give the players the skills and knowledge to push themselves to the best of their abilities. The coaching staff has frequently challenged my son to improve. The expectation is always strive for excellence. However, EJ Sports truly understands the physical and mental abilities of youth players at all ages, so the expectations are challenging without being unreasonable. The coaches have always expected the hard work and dedication from the players, and have been equally loyal and dedicated to the players development. Coaches have honest conversations with the players about future expectations and their baseball future at the end of the season. My son's baseball experience has included lessons on baseball fitness, baseball etiquette, game situation scenarios, position-specific skill development, mental preparation, and college recruitment. The college recruitment seminars have been exceptionally valuable to understanding baseball at the collegiate level and the recruitment process.

I signed my two boys (4 yr old and 5 yr old) for spring break camp and thank god they loved it!…read more I chose GrowFit because it is sports focused and I figured it would be suitable for my active boys. It was my first time signing my kids up for a spring break camp so I felt a bit nervous about how they would react to a new environment. My worries were immediately put to rest when I saw the fun interactions my kids had with coach John upon them leaving after the first day. With a big smile on his face, my boy was saying "you are the best!" back and forth with coach John. After returning home, they shared with me how much they liked playing football, basketball, tags, jumping house, and golf. I am thankful that the team at GrowFit took great care of my boys. Thank you and I highly recommend their camp program!

This camp was very misleading. I enrolled my son in the 6-9 soccer camp and all sports camp (9:00…read moreAM-4:00 PM), expecting structured soccer instruction. Instead, the day typically didn't start until 9:30 AM and was essentially over by 3:30 PM, with kids sitting around waiting for pickup. On the first day, one coach kicked a ball into my son's head and then disappeared for the rest of the week. My son came home every day saying he learned no soccer skills because there was little to no coaching. They didn't even play soccer on the last day. Most activities were random games unrelated to soccer. Afternoons consisted mainly of crafts, Legos, and a bounce house--fun activities, but not what was advertised. The check-in process was also disorganized. The receptionist repeatedly struggled to find my son's registration because she was confused about first and last names, despite his information being clearly visible in the system. She claims everyone makes mistake and that's ok, please tell this to your boss, not me. This camp has potential, but it is poorly managed and does not deliver what it promises. Updated based on Russ's feedback - the name in the system was correct because when your receptionist can't find it and handed me the iPad, I was able to look it up and it looks right. However, looks like it was sorted by first name but she asked for last name. I understand it was supposed to be very structured, but during class, it was not the case. My son even asked the coach to teach him how to kick and shoot better but the coach ignored him.

Wonderful training for my son, he got so much better with this program and the set up was so…read moreprofessional. Highly recommend!

When our 12 year old soccer player announced that she wanted to try out for middle school cheer, we…read morewere a little surprised. Being that she had zero cheer experience, I started an online search. Gymnastics? Tumbling? Dance classes? How do I prepare this kid? Then I stumbled upon the Try Out Triumph Class at CSE. Our daughter attended the Cheer Prep class, Try Out Triumph, and the eventually a Jumps class. I've felt out of place at some gyms, and dance studios. It was not like that at CSE at all. We felt welcomed in from the moment that we stepped in the door. Our daughter's coach was Sam. She said she appreciates all of the specific direction, all of the feedback, and how Sam was always super nice- even when giving needed constructive criticism. She practiced once a week from Jan-Mid May, and she DID earn her spot on the middle school cheer team! We're very grateful for all of the excellent guidance. Summary: . Very flexible and convenient schedules/hours of operation . Accommodating and friendly on the phone and at the front desk. . The coaches know their stuff. . Wether you're looking for a fun class, or youre way serious about your cheerious- I highly recommend CSE!

Niece driven to various "competitions"at a cost for gas time lodging to find a couple-if…read morethat--competing teams--their "showcase" lasts about 43 minutes but the charge is outrageous--we no longer attend.

We took Wee Hoop Dribblers Dublin session today, it's a totally unhappy experience. We are late and…read moremy boy didn't show too much interest in basketball. It's fine for us since it's his first basketball class in his life. But the instructor just ignored and skipped him twice for one-on-one interactions. I can see her totally different attitude to the kids who are into basketball and the ones not that into it yet. It's not professional at all.

I signed up my 2 year old for basketball classes with Wee Hoop thinking it would be just a fun way…read morefor him to burn off some energy. I honestly expected chaos as coaches tried to teach young toddlers anything about the sport. I was pleasantly surprised. Coach Dante and Coach Kayla had really good drills and they really got the kids attention. My son went from not wanting to participate at all to actually doing the warm ups and the drills by the last class. I definitely recommend them! Also, Coach Dante has the amazing ability to remember kid's names with just one round robin :)

My experience is for their preschool program. We have been…read moregoing here for almost 2 months with Coach Kimmie. She is friendly, understanding that 2 year-olds dont always follow direction so patient but encourages them to try something new without being pushy. They set up a course for the kids to do (bars, balance beam, trampoline, rope, somersaults) and it changes every few weeks. They move to different areas of the gym including the foam pit. Our daughter enjoys her time every week and looks forward to going. I will mention for parents doing research and comparing options there is no make up classes available for toddlers, but the price stays the same if there is 5 of your day of the month or 4. They have limited closures for holidays. throughout the year.

All 3 of my kiddos have tried here. They have all loved it! The instructors are great at explaining…read moreand making you feel at home. It keeps my boys occupied while being able go get some of their energy out while working on balance and strength. We love coming here!