We had an amazing experience with Pacific West Gymnastics in Union City! As a parent of a…read more10-year-old beginner, I was unsure which class would be the best fit for my daughter. GG went above and beyond to help us through the enrollment process and took the time to understand my daughter's age, experience level, and goals before recommending the perfect class. GG was incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and welcoming, making what could have been an overwhelming process feel easy and stress-free. She truly is a blessing! Her kindness, professionalism, and genuine care for families made such a positive impression on us from the very beginning. My daughter is excited to start her gymnastics journey, and I feel confident that she's in the right place. Thank you, GG, for your outstanding customer service and for making us feel so welcomed. I highly recommend Pacific West Gymnastics to any family looking for a supportive, professional, and caring gymnastics program!

I am extremely disappointed with how this gymnastics facility handled my daughter's injury…read more My 6-year-old daughter injured her neck during a forward roll in the morning. Despite the injury involving her neck, no one contacted us to inform us that an incident had occurred. We only learned about it at pickup around 3:30 PM, when we noticed her neck was significantly swollen and she was in pain. We then took her to the ER, where doctors spent over 7 hours evaluating her to rule out a spinal injury. We did not get home until 3:00 AM. Thankfully, it was not a more serious injury, but the situation could have been much worse. The following day, I met with the facility to understand why we were never notified. The explanations I received were concerning. The front desk staff could not provide a clear account of what happened because different instructors worked the morning and afternoon shifts. It appeared there was little communication or proper handoff between staff members. I was surprised by how disorganized the operation seemed. I was told that staff did not re-evaluate my daughter's condition in the afternoon because she said she was "fine." She is only 6 years old. Children are not always able to accurately assess or communicate the severity of an injury, especially a neck injury. It is the responsibility of trained staff to monitor the situation and notify parents when an injury occurs. When the owner, Danielle, later joined the conversation, she stated that her staff "did exactly what they were supposed to do" and that this had been their protocol for 15 years. She also said they would pay closer attention to my daughter next time. Unfortunately, that completely misses the point. This is not just about my daughter--it is about the safety of every child in their care. Any neck injury should be treated seriously, and parents should be informed immediately. What disappointed me most was not only the lack of communication, but also the lack of accountability. Rather than acknowledging that improvements could be made, management defended a process that failed to notify parents of a potentially serious injury. As a parent, I can no longer trust this facility with my child's safety. I would strongly encourage other parents to carefully consider whether this is the level of communication and care they expect when leaving their children in someone else's supervision.

I grew up the HYSL league so when I wanted to sign my kids up I tried giving them a chance but…read morenobody ever responded so I went with UCYSL. Things were hectic at first but my son got a on a good team with great players and an even greater coach, thanks Coach Sandy! All the kids on our team had a great season and are all looking forward to next season so we can continue the fun! That's what I loved about UCYSL Rec league, it's all about fun, at such a young age that is all that should matter. HYSL is very competitive and it shows because the kids from those team would be winning games and still get angry during games because their coaches push them too hard. Don't listen to any of the negative reviews, I've noticed a pattern of the people who complain the most to coaches are also the ones who never told their kids no... If you want your kid to learn how to play soccer in a safe and friendly environment then I recommend UCYSL!

Poor coaching, dirty games and biased referees. I would…read morenever recommend anyone to bring your child here for soccer training or games. There is absolutely no fair play and referees are biased. The way coaches coach their players is absolutely unethical.

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.

Zane is a fantastic instructor. He is incredibly patient and takes the time to understand each…read morechild and their individual needs. If a child is scared or hesitant for any reason, he knows how to make them feel comfortable by engaging and playing with them rather than pushing them. Whatever progress my child has made in swimming is largely because of Zane's patience, understanding, and encouragement. We truly appreciate everything he has done for her and sincerely hope he can continue with Waterworks. He is a wonderful instructor, especially for children who need a little extra patience and support.

We had a wonderful experience with Waterworks, especially Coach Justin! He is incredibly…read moreprofessional, patient, and genuinely dedicated to helping kids succeed. He pays close attention to technique, gives clear instructions, and always encourages my child with a positive attitude. My child has gained confidence and improved swimming skills thanks to Coach Justin's guidance. We really appreciate his commitment and the care he puts into every lesson. Highly recommend Coach Justin to any family looking for a knowledgeable and responsible swim instructor!

Wednesday was my daughter's LAST class w Sifu Jessie since she graduated to orange belt today! We…read moreare all gonna miss Sifu Jessie terribly as our instructor--esp because he always kept the adults equally entertained w constant jokes and our-time pop culture references. AND because he was consistently instilling manners and respect every day, every class, with every student. HIGHLY recommend joining the Pallen's Community!

Overall very amazing program ! My son has been coming for a month so far and loves it. His overall…read morebehavior and confidence has improved. In addition to being a better student. Thank you to Sifu Jordan and grand master Jordan ! We appreciate all that they do for my son and this program.

As someone who trained for several sub-3 hour marathons at their track, it has become my go-to for…read morehigh-volume interval blocks and critical tempo sessions. World-Class Surface: The synthetic polyurethane surface is very well-maintained. The water fountain, the available clean restrooms and easy parking make my life simpler.

So many different resources to use, employees are chill and for the most part leave you alone. They…read moreoffer clothes and sanitation for the equipment to use for you to wipe before and after which is also great. Very spacious and comfortable

My bestie and I are in our BTS era. So when a dance cover choreo class for 2.0 showed up on our…read morefeed, I just needed to see if my schedule was free and well I was. So we went! L O C A T I O N MKC Project is located in a two story house building near the Cinema Place Parking lot which is where they suggest parking as it's next to the place and it's free parking. Note if you park on the first floor it does smell like pee. You may want to go up a floor to avoid your car smelling a bit pee-like. I N S I D E Note that the place is a nut free space so make sure you don't bring any nuts as they want to make sure folks who have nut allergies have a safe space. You go through two sets of gates (one at the front, then another inside). Then go inside the place and go up a set of stairs. One room has cubby holes for your stuff. They have a restroom also and then there's a fairly spacious room for the class. C L A S S Reservations on evite and it cost roughly ~$33 for the 1.5 hour class. Make sure to reserve your spot as they do sell out. I think there's a slight discount if you sign up early. Saori Sunaga from The Ruby Slippers was our instructor who is apparently baby ARMY! She basically started learning more about them as she started teaching these BTS cover classes. She already taught Dynamite before this class. The first half hour or so we got into a circle and introduced ourselves, how we found BTS, any biases, and any other choreo we'd be interested in learning. To be honest, this was great, I loved being able to just geek out with other ARMY, but I think it also pushed us over time as we ended up going about half an hour over to learn the set of choreo for the class. Then it was class. We got into lines and we drilled the harder stuff first and took our time. I appreciated Saori slowing down the steps and making sure we were comfortable moving on. She also made sure we swapped rows though some folks ended up not going to the front which I get. I did feel the later half of the class felt a bit rushed as we were running out of time but it is what it is. When we covered what we needed to cover, she broke us up into 3 groups to do a final run through at about 0.75x the full speed. Everyone was great and cheered and just was a good place to just have some fun regardless of your level of experience. This choreo is hard but it was fun when you get it down! At the end end, for MKC's socials, folks who wanted to be part of their post did one more final run through. O V E R A L L This was so much fun. Would I do it again? Yes. Absolutely. Am I still trying to get this choreo? Yes. It's hard y'all! But it's inspired me to do more dance choreo or at least learn the rest of this particular song. It's a super supportive environment. The instructor is wonderful and supportive and encourages us to speak up if we don't get a move. The space is great. Free parking also great. Just wish this was closer to home! They do have other classes so if this kind of class doesn't suit you, they also have other dance styles. Check them out and just have fun and dance!

MKC project has becomed like a second home for my dauther she found her love for dance here …read more Everyone here is so pleasant the teachers are amazing and the recitals are beutiful .

Amazing coaches who put their ALL into building a business to better their community…read more Aaron and Stevie and the rest of their coaches are hands down some of THE best around. We NEED these types of programs for our kids everywhere! Not just here in castro valley east bay! They teach your child discipline, honor, respect, courage and grit! The future of our great nation are in the hands of our kids.... And Z Mata can surely assist in helping them be better humans! Go ZMATA

If you are in the Castro Valley area then this is definitely the jiujitsu gym to train at. They…read morehave a very strong kids program and adults program, to fit all your jiujitsu needs, whether you are a hobbyist or a competitor. ZMATA is also a Guardian affiliated gym which means they have specific goals to help the youth community, where jiujitsu empowers then to improve themselves and build confidence. As for the mat space, it is clean and well maintained, with foot cleansing stations infused with tea tree oil, to keep the mats safe for everyone (a nice touch). They train champions here and everyone is about improving each other. I was blessed to train an open mat here and regularly see their instructors and practitioners at our NorCal open mat club. Thanks ZMATA!