After a disappointing visit to another local soccer outlet, where I ended up not making a purchase,…read moreI took a friends advice and went to Soccer Post in Lafayette. What a huge difference! Not only did they have a great selection of reasonably priced cleats, Tracy was beyond helpful, and so friendly that I ended up hanging out and chatting with her for probably 20 minutes after the sale. I definitely recommend going to see her for all of your Bay Area soccer needs!

Soccer Post in Lafayette, Ca is the best soccer store around! Tracy is the absolute best!read more

I've been playing soccer in the Albany 5-aside league for more than a year and it has been so much…read morefun! In fact, the Wednesday-night games are usually the highlight of me week. I love playing soccer, but I was intimidated to play in other leagues because I don't have a lot of experience. The Albany league is casual, yet highly organized. Its fun for everyone from beginners to seasoned players. You can get a great workout, meet new friends and reduce stress at the same time! The refs are very fair and make sure that a clean game is played to minimize injuries. The other nice thing about soccer is that it's co-ed 5-on-5 with open subbing (teams are usually made up of 8-10 people). So there's not a lot of pressure to put a big team together and it's usually ok if you have to miss a week or two. The registration fees are very fair. If you've ever thought about playing a team sport, I'd definitely look into this. They will even help match you up with a team. It's a great opportunity for people who are new to the Bay Area. So go for it! Sign up! Hope to see you on the field!

Albany Adult Sports has softball, soccer, kickball, pickleball, winter indoor sports (basketball…read moreand futsal) and running on Sundays. If you want to stay in shape, on a budget, this is the place.

Ron is the good guy. Great service, quick service. Efficient. My racquet was done in 15min. Good…read moreprice. Will come to this place again.

Ron Louie has been stringing my racquets for 10+ years. And I won't let anyone else touch my…read moreracquets (and the only times I ever did I regretted it!) Ron is an experienced and dedicated tennis pro. Knows all about stringing. He makes suggestions but leaves decisions up to you. He is flexible and convenient, and of course very reasonable in pricing. Absolutely one of the best values in the Bay Area!

Came in because I tried to install new stem myself on my road bike. However, I wasn't able to fully…read moretighten headset. They diagnosed the issue quickly and tightened headset properly. I was in and out in 5 mins

Honestly don't know how these people stay in business? Don't know who's running the story different…read morefaces every time you visit the store. There is absolutely no consistency whatsoever. I feel like they open and close the store whenever they feel like it.... Such a bizarre experience.

Grip it golf is a hidden gem in the East Bay. The store has a lot of used equipment, including some…read morecustom items like a Ping Chipo to help with the chipping yips. AJ is incredibly knowledgeable and has a long history with golf equipment. He was able to adjust the lie angle on my clubs, which were cast, to make them perfectly fit my stance. Check this place out asap!

As a beginner golfer, I had been playing with irons from Marketplace and a driver I thought was a…read moregood online deal - only to learn they weren't suited to my size or skill level. AJ at Grip It Golf took the time to get my equipment dialed in properly, explaining "the why" throughout the entire process. He set me up with a great deal on a fitted set of irons and later matched my driver with the proper shaft. His turnaround time was impressively fast, his pricing is very reasonable, and his knowledge of the game and equipment is second to none. I will certainly be back as my game progresses and highly recommend Grip It Golf to anyone looking for a reputable shop!

I am shipping a bike to #1 son in ohio. I was struggling to get the pedal off one side. I follow…read moreRCR on IG and wanted to pay them a visit figuring they would have the correct tool. Parked the whip right in front (parking Car-ma:-). The place is a buzz of activity. This local business is very tied and involved in the local community. Discounts for locals! It took a whole 30 seconds for the gent who helped me to find the right tool. The brother helping me explained the pedals were threaded opposite of normal. Which was very helpful once I got home and got busy. Making sure I wasn't tightening the darn thang it came if in 20 seconds.. darn it! I spent 45 minutes trying to get that sucka off prior! I was also hoping to get a rich City tee, but regretfully they were sold out. More coming in next week he said. Cool! I'll have a good excuse to peddle on over next week to get one!! Friendly fast expertise... great shop for all your biking needs! Support Black Business is easy when they do such a good job!

Have been aware of this place for years . And love the story of how it started . I was in process…read moreof doing a fundraising ride and had problems with my chain. I called and they said bring it in , I brought it in and they fixed it quickly and I was able to complete my ride with no problems. So thankful they were there and assisted me so quickly to finish this important ride supporting people with Multiple Sclerosis. I appreciate there quick attention and support. Recommend a visit for bike needs .

My daughter joined a Spurs competitive team during Covid summer 2020 after a few years on a rec…read more team in another local Albany / Berkeley soccer club. Her experience has been phenomenal and we wish we would have made the change sooner. She's had all female coaches to date who have helped her progress with her skills and mental game while creating a supportive and suitably challenging environment which she has thrived in. The league organization and communication is impressive and they prioritized health and safety throughout the pandemic while doing all that they could to keep the kids on the field. The experiences at games have been similarly supportive and we are pleased that the make-up of her team and club reflects our diverse community. (Written by a mom who never thought she would have a competitive player, it was just all we could find during a bleak time.)

Short version: Had a mostly good, but mixed, experience the first two visits. But the last one was…read moreso uncomfortable and borderline hostile out of nowhere. Will not return. Long version: The first time I needed to adjust the lie angle on my irons a few degrees. He was very friendly and professional at the time. He insisted on doing a lie angle board and I went along with it even though I knew what adjustment I needed. In retrospect I should have been more insistent, so I'll take responsibility for that, but he likes to stick to his process. The adjustment was much stronger than I planned on getting. After using my clubs for a few weeks, it felt off, so I ended up going back to him to get the adjustment I originally wanted. He was cool about it and made the adjustment. He charged less this time around - he actually hesitated charging at all. After building a rapport I planned on being a repeat customer. So several weeks later, I reached out to him about adjusting the loft on a single iron. I told him it wasn't urgent. We arrange a time to meet - all seemed ok. When I get there he starts doing the adjustment and the tone shifts. He starts telling me about how I'm wasting his time with this loft change and how other customers asking for small adjustments are wasting his time. He's dropping F bombs and coming across really hostile. Keep in mind, this is a paid service and didn't ask for this as a favor. 5 minute non-urgent job for $10. I was completely taken off guard. I found myself in a position verbally defending this adjustment that *I was paying for*. I couldn't believe this guy was mad about getting work requests directly related to his club repair business. He also could have turned down the job before we both went through the trouble of meeting. I was very explicit on what the adjustment request was. Bizarre. I've read other reviews about similar outbusts and I totally understand now. Based on the reviews, he can be really great or really angry. I've seen both sides after 3 visits and after that uncomfortable encounter I don't think it's worth the unpredictable volatility.

The customer service that Mike gives me is great he is very knowledgeable about the golf game and…read morevery helpful I enjoy speaking with him about golf he's a great man