Anyone who knows me knows that I'm a huge advocate of shopping local and supporting small…read morebusinesses. Especially when it comes to specialty shops, I really try my best to shop local. I've stopped by this shop several times, and though I'm a beginner, the person I go with is pretty experienced. But for some reason, every time we came here, I felt like the owner did not want to help us. I don't know what it was, because I'm generally super polite when I first meet people - especially if I need help. I don't want to assume, but for whatever reason, the staff here was extremely unfriendly to us every time we stopped by. And I noticed this even more a couple of times when the owner was helping other customers in the store - and being extra nice to them. Even other beginners. I just felt really unwanted and out of place. I'm not going to repeat the rude things the owner said to us, but it was very clear he didn't want our business. I'm really disappointed especially since there isn't an abundance of tennis and squash shops around.

Extraordinarily knowledgeable and helpful staff. Wide equipment variety. Great racquet stringing.read more

Roland's skills as a tennis coach are truly exceptional. He devoted time to grasp my objectives and…read moretailored his approach accordingly. His talent lies in simplifying intricate techniques into easy-to-grasp cues, which greatly benefited me as a beginner in tennis.

Roland does a great job teaching the game. I have taken many lessons in the past and saw very…read morelimited results. My game has improved a lot since I started working with him. I had a tough time just hitting a few shots into the court when we started. After 6 months of lessons with him, I am able to now routinely hit 7 8 balls in a row on the run. I went from a struggling 3.0 to competing with 4.0 players relatively quickly. I would highly recommend him.

Excellent club! Great place for the squash enthusiast, people looking to learn the game, or those…read morethat occasionally like to knock the ball around. Its amenities also include a gym with weights and cardio gear, real tennis, racquets, an events hall, great locker room, and to top it off - a fantastic bar (pool table, backgammon, and darts included). This is a traditional club and the atmosphere is exactly that. The locker rooms are dimly lit, include a sitting room, and are furnished with antiques. The bar has plenty of wood panels and antique prints. But don't be fooled -- the members are not stuffy at all. This is a group of fun, easy-going, and welcoming people. Its the best place to work out in town. And perhaps the best place to get a drink.

Had a disappointing experience here several years ago. We recommended this club as a good place to…read moreplay squash near my office and did have a chance to come in and tour the facilities. Generally the staff and members were aloof and not welcoming. Ended up joining Equinox to avoid the strange gatekeeping behavior.

I had been wanting to get back into tennis for a long time but it was hard for me to find the right…read morecoach. PlayYourCourt is a fantastic service that introduced me to several coaches close to where I was located, all through a simple web interface. Great website with fantastic customer support and amazing coaches!

I had my first lesson with Coach Neil last week. He was a great coach. One lesson and I had already…read moreimproved and gained a better understanding of the mechanics behind what I was doing!

BU's Track & Tennis Center is more than an athletic facility. The various functional setups…read morethroughout this facility, accommodated hundreds of guests for graduation ceremonies...hence my visit, congratulations Class of 2018! Although the normal amenities such as the Ticket Office, Guest Services, Concessions, & Locker Rooms were not accessible, the Restrooms & Vending machines were. The hospitality staff of mostly students extended 5 star assistance.

This is where my Masters graduation was held. Great venue for the occasion :)…read more "If a lion fails to hunt the antelope it doesn't give up, get drunk... the lion will get back up and hunt another antelope"

Clean 25 yd pool that wasn't too crowded. I went after work and didn't have to share with more…read morethan one person. Also, there's a very large diving well and separate kiddy pool so the lanes don't get full of aqua-joggers or families. Compared to some other local (non-university) pools, it's not quite as over-chlorinated or quite as warm, and definitely cleaner. Cheap entry by day, multiple-session card (I did the 10 entries for $40 which I think is budget-friendly) or gym membership - although I haven't checked out the gym yet. Only complaint is limited hours of lap availability and no AM lap swim during the winter session.

I am trying out several different masters swim programs in the Boston area and this is my second…read moreone I've tried. (See my other review for Quincy masters). So, I have to say, this one is just okay. You get a decent workout, but it's not HARD. And the reason why is not because of the workout itself, but it's because there are no SEND OFF times. Basically, the workout is, you do X amount of sets, but resting wise, you just do 10 or 20 second rests after each set. And so personally I'm not motivated to swim faster because I'm not trying to do anything on a specific time constraint. I find myself a little less focused to go faster without sendoffs. Also, the workout is pretty much the same each time- you start with a warmup, then 2 underwaters, and then the main set, and then an IM set, and the same kind of sprints where you try and do each 25 with zero breath or one, or whatever it is. It's not a bad workout, but I'm incredibly bored because I know it's the same each time. The main set changes each time, of course, but the sameness of structure makes it kinda boring. We get a decent amount of yardage in- anywhere between 2400-3200 per hour and 15 minute workout time. Practices are twice a week. As for the coach, Elyssa, she is a lovely woman. However, she doesn't quite have the enthusiasm I'm personally looking for. I want somebody to yell at me and give me critique. However, in her defense, she does have to coach 6 lanes of people so I understand it's not easy to give personal attention, so I don't blame her. But personality wise, I like a little more spunk in my coach. But everyone is there for different reasons so it's hard for a coach to be everything. The one thing that really bugs me is the staff that works there at the front desk- they are SO unfriendly, rude, impatient and clearly underpaid. They are CRANKY and they are the first people I see when I walk into that building so it makes me want to not be there. The pool is about a 10 minute walk to Harvard T stop (cut off across Harvard campus will save you ample time), so it's not terrible in terms of location. Oh, the pool itself really sucks. First of all, there are bulk heads that's separating the different sections of the pool so there's nothing to GRAB onto when you're doing two hand touches; it's completely awkward and irritating. Imagine finishing and doing two hand touches on a wall. Also, when you get into the pool, they have these blocks that are covered by orange covers that sorta get in the way and make it hard for you to get in- not to mention it is IMPOSSIBLE to get out because of the depth. You have to swim to the ladder to get out of the pool, because there is no way you can get out from the pool otherwise. It's kinda ridiculous. Cost wise, it's $105 for 20 sessions, so that's $5.25 per session, which is pretty cheap. I've looked into many other programs and this is probably the cheapest one. So pros: -Pretty good location if you're in Cambridge -Decent yardage of workout -Nice coach -Inexpensive Cons: -Sucky pool -Unfriendly front desk staff -No real send off times, just go at your own pace (which can be a pro if that's what you are looking for) - A bit dull (atmosphere, people, some of the workouts) If you are in Cambridge and are looking for twice a week workout for fitness, this is probably a good option for you.

Love Tennis League Network!! So happy that it was recommended to me and I would definitely…read morerecommend it to anyone I know that wants to play more competitive matches and find more people to play with. This tennis league is perfect for recreational players that want to start playing more competitive matches, and competitive players to find more players in their area. The seasons are set up in a way that encourages you to play as many matches as you want / can, with the flexibility of scheduling them where and when you want with your opponent. It is well organized and I'm looking forward to playing many more seasons!

Perfect way to connect with nearby tennis players and get back into competitive match play. No more…read moreexcuse of "I can't find anyone to play with!"

A great studio with kind, conscientious, and helpful instructors that foster a sense of community…read more I liked that the classes were welcoming, available at a variety of times, and not too large. It was fun learning yoga and getting to meet and work out with wonderful people!

I worked here and at first I really liked it. As a fitness coach I never saw a raise which in my…read moreopinion is being cheap. if you want to keep good staff a raise is essentiAl. When a coach was out on vacation or sick the owners never wanted to teach classes in my opinion why open a gym then. I wanted to wear a mask do to Covid and one of the owners told me he didn't like me doing that. I enjoyed teaching and I liked the clients but I wouldn't recommend working here.