Coach Donald Duck has been laidback and easy to converse with logistically. He does his best to reply and remember all the credits for missed classes. This is exceptional since any other extracurricular policies don't allow make up classes. That alone is what makes it easy as a parent to have that level of understanding and trust knowing your money won't be wasted here. My daughter loved this program and we had the opportunity for Saturdays and at the Goddard School. She started at age 2 and kept becoming a stellar star student with Coach Dino (had to leave for military) and Coach Donald Duck. They teach kids about rewards and earning Phoenix Dollars where you earn and save for prizes at the end of class. My daughter absolutely enjoyed this incentive! Overall we would highly recommend trying out this program early on around 2-3 year old. I personally enjoy the non competitive atmosphere but appreciate the structure of practice/drills. It is both fun and disciplined. read more

We first heard about Phoenix Sports through my daughter's school enrichment program and are so glad we did. From the very beginning, our experience has been amazing. I spoke with Coach Donald Duck (Doug), and he was incredibly kind and willing to come out to our neighborhood to host a class. Unlike other programs we have tried that required a minimum number of participants, Coach Doug's main focus was simply teaching and coaching the kids. His passion really shines through. He is wonderful with the children. He is friendly, kind, and even a little silly to keep them engaged, while still having the right balance of discipline. He teaches the kids to listen, follow directions, and be kind to one another. Best of all, he actually teaches them real skills for the sport. It is not just running around. He designs fun games that incorporate the skills they are learning, which keeps the kids excited and motivated. Overall, Phoenix Sports has been such a positive experience for our family. We are definitely planning to continue with them and cannot wait to try out the other sports they offer. read more

My kids had an amazing time doing an 8-week baseball camp with Phoenix Sports! I saw my 6 and 8 year old improve a TON in their abilities to throw, catch, and hit. My 8 year old loves baseball and wants to play so bad, but we can't commit to the 4 day practice/game commitment of Little League, and it's hard to find any other baseball programs around this area for elementary aged kids. My 8 year old was a little old for the 5-7 program, but Coach allowed him to still participate since there were other 7 year olds in it. He had such a great time! It was a very positive environment, Coach gave good tips to improve technique, and his assistant coaches were kind and talented; I think they were high school kids who play on teams. It's always great to see older kids investing time in the younger generation. I highly recommend this program! read more

They were good for the group lessons. Private lessons were given from unreliable high schooler that showed up late or would cancel periodically. She was good when she was working. For the little kiddos it's a mix of fun and exposure to soccer. read more

We are big fans of Phoenix Sports and Coach Donald Duck (aka Doug.) Doug is so, so patient and an excellent teacher for kids of all skill levels. Whether your child skews below or above average in their sport, Doug and his team are ready to meet the challenge. Looking forward to trying more of their programs in the future. read more

Great introduction to soccer (and a team sport in general) for our very active toddler! The coaches are experienced, patient, and know how to manage the toddler chaos well! read more

I learned about this camp on one of the mom's Facebook pages. Glaring reviews, I decided to enroll my kids in the camp. Upon arrival Coach Donald Duck and the other coaches were present but when I picked my kids up I didn't see him or other "adult" age (+21+) coaches on-site. Most of the couches were minors, high school aged and I believe one was his kid. What disappointed me the most was walking up on Day 2 and seeing my kids sitting with a young adolescent coach having a "would you rather" conversation with my 5 and 6 year old kids. I walked up to "would you rather live forever or blah blah, and then hearing the coach explain the pro and cons to my kids. Of course as I looked around Donald wasn't there nor could I find another coach who appeared to on the mature side of life. I didn't send my kids to camp to talk about death, and I don't think those type of conversations are age appropriate especially being facilitated by someone who is not their parents or close family member. I don't think I would return for the sake of lack of older coaches on site in the afternoons and the exposure to conversations that my child has been exposed to. I understand you can't protect your kids from everything they hear in the real world, but there is a level of professionalism and awareness that I would expect from a coach. I will note that my kids were tired and covered in sand everyday I picked them up, so if you're looking to wear your kids out at a camp, I guess this camp at the public park does achieve that goal. read more

Highly recommend! My daughter really enjoys the soccer program. The coaches are kind, experienced and make it fun!

My son has been in the soccer program for almost 6 months now and also recently started baseball. The program is great, coach Donald Duck is great and the high school students that help coach the kids are great. What a gift this is for our young kids to be co-taught by friendly, kind, high performing, engaged teenagers. In child development this is considered mixed-age play between teenagers and younger children and it provides significant, bidirectional developmental benefits, fostering nurturing leadership in teens and accelerated skill acquisition in younger children. It promotes empathy, reduces competitiveness, and enhances social-emotional, cognitive, and motor skills in a supportive, natural, and low-stress environment. They also practice real drills to enhance the kid's soccer and baseball skills. This program is credit based, meaning if your kid is sick or you go on vacation for a week, then you don't lose that class credit and can use it for a make-up class or the next session. I would highly recommend the program! read more

My daughter has been participating in phoenix sports for over two years and have loved every minute of it. Coach Donald Duck not only teaches the kids, but truly cares about them as well as making the experience as enjoyable and enriching as possible. He is also great with the parents and always comes to chat with us before and after practice. In addition, all the other coaches are amazing with the kids and Olivia always leaves soccer with the biggest smile. Phoenix sports is more than just an activity you enroll your child in. This program creates a sense of connection and community within an atmosphere encompassed with fun and care. I am blessed to have found this program and can't wait to enroll my second child. read more

We have worked with Coach Donald Duck for about 2 years. We have participated in his soccer classes as well as summer camp! My 5 and 3 yo boys are learning more than just how to play soccer! They are also learning valuable life skills: Listening to other adults, respecting their peers, how to interact with different people, following directions, money management. The camps and classes are super flexible. You can either build your own schedule by picking the amount of classes or roll over credits if you do miss a class. Camp last summer was fantastic too. My oldest son had so much fun. They did science experiments, tie dyed, did crafts and played a variety of sports. He didn't know anyone when he went, but they made sure to help him connect! We have definitely enjoyed our time with Phoenix Sports and we are excited to see what else Coach Donald Duck and his team can help teach my boys!! read more

My 3 & 4 year old boys attended summer camp for the first time this past summer and I was so impressed! The boys loved the activities and how they changed each day - gave them something to look forward to and be excited about. Loved the mix of free play, structured sports and arts/crafts. The coaches were welcoming and Doug the owner was so accommodating and flexible! Loved the flexibility of the days and times offered S well as pricing. 10/10 recommend. read more

Phoenix Sports is amazing! My child usually doesn't want to go to daycare, but every Monday when I tell them there's a Phoenix Sports class today, they wake up happy and get ready without a fuss. It's made such a positive difference in our mornings. Highly recommend! read more

Doug did an amazing job for my son's birthday. He and his other coach kept the kids engaged and even got the adults involved with a adults vs kids dodgeball game. I highly recommend Phoenix Sports to anyone looking for an fun, high-energy activity. read more

We had the absolute best experience using phoniex sports at our birthday party! We had well over 35 children and coach Doug went above and beyond to make sure those children had an amazing time! They were engaged and happy with all age ranges from 4 to 8 years old. Would highly 10 out of 10 recommend Phoenix sports for your next birthday party. read more

Phoenix Sports - Summer Camps Near Me

My kids have been to summer camp with Phoenix Sports for a few years now and they absolutely love it every time! The variety of sports/games, the friendly staff, the crafts, all of it. In addition, their prices are more affordable than most other summer camps, and as a single mom with a whacky schedule and limited funds, it's great peace of mind knowing how flexible they are with class credits in case we miss. The dropoff and pickup times are also flexible. This company truly cares about supporting busy families in the community. I highly recommend Phoenix Sports to anyone in the area with little ones! read more

Coach Doug is so great with the kids! Love the soccer skills work, and my kids have done the summer camps and they love it!

This place is amazing! The coaches are really nice and patient. My very active 3 year old boy has the opportunity to get his energy out in a safe and fun environment. They're awesome and we'll keep coming back! read more

Fun, structured camp! Flexible hours and supportive coaches. My kids love the different theme days offered.

Our son has been playing soccer and doing enrichment through the school program and loves it so much! He even tries to recreate the games the coaches have them play and is so proud of himself when he earns prizes. This program has been really fun for him! All of the coaches are friendly and go out of their way to make sure the kids are having fun and learning. Customer service is also excellent! read more

Our son participates in Phoenix Sports at his school every Monday and LOVES it!! From Ninja moves to soccer - he loves telling us what he learned with Coach Duck. Thanks for getting our kids outside and moving!! read more

Hands down the best birthday we had! Thank you to Coach Doug for an unforgettable experience. Extremely organized, kept kids engaged and loads of fun. We will definitely use them again. read more

We hired Douglas for my son's 5th birthday party and he and his assistant coach were amazing! Kids ranged in age from 5-8 with about 30 participants and they all had a blast. They did obstacle courses, baseball and ended with a parents vs kids dodgeball game. 90 minutes of activities for the kids while the parents were able to just hang back and watch. I found them via Yelp reviews so wanted to write my own just to reinforce how great Douglas was! Will definitely be using them again in the future! read more

The coach/owner Doug is a rare find. His passion for sports and especially teaching younger children is outstanding. He demonstrates patience and kindness while teaching them leadership and responsibility. We enjoy the soccer and T ball camps regularly. He also teaches the kiddos about the value of money as they earn play dollars to use toward prizes and snacks. read more

My 2 year old son is having a blast in Coach Doug's sports camp - he loves kicking soccer balls around now and already is more confident in playing all kinds of sports overall! Coach Doug is also super responsive and great with children - even toddlers who can have a harder time trying new things :) I'd recommend any of his camps to anyone! read more

We had the best experience with Phoenix Sports for my son's 8th birthday party! Coach Doug was not available, but he went out of his way to make sure two of his coaches could run my son's party. Coach Jay and Coach Dino were so engaging with the kids and had so many different options of games set up over the 90 minute timespan. They followed the kids' lead and only played games the kids were into. I was so impressed with the coaches and Coach Doug's effort to make sure everything was professional and fun that I signed up my 2 year old daughter for a soccer class the next day. I highly recommend Phoenix Sports for birthday parties and will definitely use them in the future! read more

We love Phoenix Sports and Coach D! We've experienced it through Kelly Elementary PE classes, private soccer camp for our small group of friends, birthday parties, as well as holiday camps. Coach is great with the kids, teaches them discipline, accountability for their engagement and behavior, keeps them engaged and active! I would highly recommended! read more

We've found our go to camp spot in North County San Diego! Coach Doug and the whole team make the hours/days fun & engaging.

My son had a wonderful 6th birthday thanks to Phoenix sports. They organized soccer, flag foot, dodge ball.. and the highlight was water fight with squirter guns! All kids had a blast! read more

Doug's Soccer Camp has been the perfect introduction to soccer for our son. He is great with the kids, patient and kind. He makes it fun, but weaves in quality education in bite size pieces that the kids can understand. Our son has loved it! read more

My children recently attended the winter camp at Laguna Rivera park and they had an amazing experience. Usually they aren't too keen on sports camps, but the counselors were patient and kind with the activities. This week they played soccer, basketball, football, and also had time for arts and crafts. The ratio of counselors to kids was amazing, they were well supervised and I didn't worry leaving them. Coach Doug is great, he goes out of his way to make sure each family has a great experience. read more

My daughter and her friends had a great birthday thanks to Phoenix Sports. Even the parents enjoyed getting in on the dodgeball parents vs kids action. Coach Doug helped me figure out a good park to use for our needs and helped the kids have a blast. Highly recommend for a fun party. read more

My little guy had no interest in any team sports until we started with Coach Donald Duck with Phoenix Sports. He creates a motivating and encouraging program that introduces technique and skills for kiddos of all levels. He is patient and offers incentives for positivity and listening. We have started with one sport and now my little guy wants to add on another! We love it! read more

Great summer and school break sports camps. This is my go to option when I realize too late that school is out the next week. We loved joining for a couple weeks during the summer break as well. Good for a wide range of ages. Coach Doug is the best. Outside fun can't be beat. read more

We've attended a few school break camps and several weeks over the summer and loved it! The camps are a great balance of physical activity, crafts and free play and my kiddos think they are great. read more

Kids loved learning a little about every sport. Very inclusive. Pizza day on Friday's

Coach Doug is nice, fun, flexible and great with our kids! We are grateful to have him! Ok

We love Coach Doug! He is always accommodating to ensure things work for us. We have a bunch of families from our community participating together and it's a blast. read more

Great environment for kids learning the basics! Great coaches!

Great camps and birthday parties to keep kids active and engaged! Coach Doug and staff are friendly, reliable, and fun. Our boys looked forward to camp everyday. Highly recommend! read more