This review is beyond late. Sorry for the length of this review, there are simply too many…read morewonderful things about Energy and I wanted to share in detail for those trying to navigate proper basketball training for their daughter in the San Bruno, Millbrae, Burlingame, Hillsborough, San Mateo, San Carlos, Belmont & surrounding cities. It is hard to describe the "energy" the coaches bring to this team of girls. Coach Dave, founder of Energy, is the heart & soul of this wonderful organization. His coaching staff and everyone who knows him raves about his character and work ethic. He's the type of person who will go out of his way to help those around him, even if his own plate is overflowing. Energy basketball is an all girls training league for 3rd-12th grade. The grades are split up 3rd-5th & 6th-12th. We call the 3rd-5th group the "younger side". The coaches are split up strategically to help balance the energy & needs on the different sides. The coaches on the younger side are a bit more gentle and they encourage the girls softly (but still with just the right amount of toughness) because 3rd grade is young and the fun aspect still needs to be very much present for them to be engaged. Then, you have the coaches on the "older side" (6th-12th), like Coach Brittany, Coach Sam, & Coach Anthony who are perfect for the older, more experienced girls who take the game a bit more seriously. However, don't get me wrong.. there are definitely younger players who take training seriously and sail past their peers with regards to skills and talent. The coaches at Energy see this potential and determination in players and will move girls up, as needed, to ensure they are always "training up" & being challenged appropriately. My daughters have been training with Energy basketball for a little over a year. Both of them went from not enjoying basketball to looking forward to their bi-weekly training sessions with Energy. Each training session starts with a quick dynamic warm up where the girls will chat with a friend while going back and forth on the court to stretch, in order to prevent injury & to help the girls get ready for training. Next, they run different drills & work on skills, ball handling, etc. throughout the season and end each session with a scrimmage. The last thing they do is gather in a circle and award one player on the younger side, one player on the older side, and a coach as the night's "Energy giver", the person who radiated positive energy towards themselves and others by giving high fives or saying encouraging things. Energy basketball has a motto: Attitude & Effort (being two things you can control on the court) There is a ridiculously fantastic coach to player ratio. There are some nights where there are 4 players per coach. The girls get a ton of individual attention which is great for their development because coaches are able to correct things on the spot or add a layer of difficulty for a particular player who seems to have mastered the current drill. If a player is really struggling to keep up or learn something, a coach will pull that one player aside and teach them separately turning the group session into a 1:1. The icing on the cake: Energy trains at Crystal in Belmont & Hillsborough. Both locations are clean, brightly lit, with bathrooms nearby, seating for parents to stay and watch, and my son's favorite part is that he never has to clean his shoes at the Hillsborough location because the court is simply that clean. One of my personal favorite things about Energy is they always play music. Statistics have shown music will push a player beyond their usual limits by giving them a boost in energy, pun intended. Doesn't hurt that I like their music selection and chosen level, not too loud but just loud enough. Another really amazing thing is that I've never seen a coach on their phone unless they are at the bench purposefully taking a break from interacting with kids. Unlike the summer camp with Warriors, Esface, or the casual games through Next Level. I've seen coaches eating while reffing and being on their phone within a span of 10 minutes with Next Level at Hillsdale high school. The director of the Capuchino all girls location is actually quite good and I would recommend that location to girls. Parents of girls: It's always nice to have girls train with boys because boys are (usually) naturally stronger, bigger & faster so they will be training up. However, our girls barely get touches on the ball during scrimmages so it's wonderful to have this all girl league where they are guaranteed tons of touches as well as constantly training up. To be fair, Energy is not for everyone. My daughter has a few friends who did not enjoy it because they are super competitive and want to play as many games as possible. Energy recently added Saturday recreational games for players so they get to play in a game, in addition to the scrimmages during training sessions.

I loved my time as a player on Energy. When I began playing for Energy, it was the club's first…read moreyear as a team. I was an incoming senior at Burlingame High School and I wanted to be ready to play at a varsity level for my high school. At this time, I had been struggling with confidence in my basketball skills and I wanted to feel prepared for the incoming season. The coaching staff was a prominent influence towards the increase of my self-confidence. They worked tirelessly to adjust to each player when it came time to help them improve as a player. I personally felt they had a great balance between looking at the team as a whole and as individuals. They recognized I needed training in my ball handling and point guard skills in order to better contribute to the team and take advantage of my strengths. Not only did the welcoming and motivating environment push me to be a better player but the drills pushed my abilities to a point where I began to exponentially grow as a player. Coach Dave, Coach Jeremey, Coach Laura, and Coach Anthony complement each other and fill in what the other coaches lack, which creates a very diverse and successful coaching staff. They also created a team that was genuinely bonded through not only basketball but school and life, which helped create a team comradery. Lastly, I was very grateful for how they understood that I had school work, college applications, and other extracurriculars such as volunteering to do next to Energy. They helped me feel I was capable of balancing all the aspects of my life along with Energy. I recommend Energy to basketball players that want to refine or build their fundamental basketball skills along with having a motivating yet challenging coaching staff to help them along the way. The team is fairly new so it is still working on building its reputation in the AAU community. Besides being new, Energy has so much potential to be a successful club team

Our 11yo daughter Luna has been training at UPB for almost two years and her development has been…read moreamazing. UPB offers consistent, high-quality coaching and a culture that prioritizes long-term development. We feel incredibly lucky to have found a place that challenges her while also supporting her as a person. Luna's done 1:1 training, clinics, camps and group sessions and it's been wonderful to see her skills, confidence and love for basketball grow. We especially appreciate how the skills she's learned at UPB directly translate to her games. Over the past few months, she's been working on her pace, shooting form and taking more efficient angles to the basket. Her coaches' attention to detail and sharpening of fundamentals has really leveled up her overall game. She looks forward to every session and genuinely LOVES all of the coaches and staff. UPB has been a great fit for our family and we're truly grateful for the meaningful impact they've had on Luna's development. We would highly recommend them to anyone looking for high-quality training in a positive, well-run environment.

We are literally at UPB at least once a week. It is amazing to have a dedicated basketball program…read morethat's extremely flexible in our area! The Train and Play sessions are drop in and there are dedicated sessions by age group, focus area and by skill level for the older kids. The summer and holiday camps really help the kids develop the skills as well. Very supportive and positive environment and the trainers are very involved and really take the time to give feedback and helps the kids improve. Great trainers with Veronica, Colby, Wes and Corey and amazing Operations support with Ruta and Madisen! Nice added bonus, sometimes you will see NBA and WNBA players training!

HoopsterTots has been a great introduction to basketball for my son…read more He recently completed his third session. He loves the game and has started playing with a slightly more competitive organization. The basic skills he learned at hoopsters are definitely helping. Even more importantly he is completely comfortable on the court among his teammates and coaches. I would attribute a lot of this to the coaches of HoopsterTots. Starting with coach Chris and now coaches Shayna and Alan. They are all great. HoopsterTots is the perfect intro to Basketball for youngsters.

Our boys have enjoyed their first session and are signed up for the summer. Not your typical…read morebasketball skills or practice routine. They make it a lot of fun and age appropriate.

Have you been to the Warriors/Valkyries facility? If you have, this is the same technology. Meaning…read morethis is the same stuff the pros use. Awesome to have a shooting facility with advanced interactive technology on the peninsula. A bonus is the dribbling and passing stations that are onsite as well. I brought my sons in for a trial session. They've been open for 3 weeks. Everything looks new and good condition, so hopefully regular cleaning and maintenance will keep it that way. The space itself isn't too big. So it can feel cramped especially in the walkway behind the ball handling stations (and especially when more people are in the facility). There are currently 5 shooting courts set up, 4 of which are limited in space allowing for shots from the middle and high wings. And there are 5 ball handling stations. There is one section in the front which is currently just open space and storage though there is a hoop and shooting machine to set up another shooting stations. After speaking to the owner, this area is going to be training area where they'll lay down turf and set up various machines. This will be a nice added touch to help the overall hooper. One downfall is we noticed a dead spot in the flooring of ball handling court #2. Another thing that's legit they have classes set up. Don't know how good the classes are but having them is a step in the right direction. With more patrons joining, hopefully availability and access doesn't get flooded. Just have to find that right balance but only time will tell. For now, let's give it the benefit of the doubt. Staff brings good vibes and energy. They are present observing, assisting, guiding and even cheering on players. Congrats on your opening.

We had an AMAZING experience celebrating my son's birthday at Shoot 360! The coaches were…read morefantastic! They were engaging everyone, even the parents and grandparents. My son had the best time. Big shoutout to Coach Chuck for the smooth communication and keeping the energy high. Thank you for making it so memorable!

BBV has been a wonderful and welcoming community. From the director to the coaching staff and…read moreplayers. Looking forward to the upcoming season!!

Blue Banner Volleyball has been an absolutely phenomenal organization for our family, providing…read moretop-tier coaching and unmatched support. Watching my daughter's progression on the court has been nothing short of amazing since we joined. The club's dedication to developing fundamental skills and advanced strategy has truly elevated her game and deepened her love for the sport. Beyond the excellent physical training, the community of other families is incredibly welcoming, making every practice and tournament an absolute joy to attend. We've built wonderful friendships cheering together from the sidelines. It is a fantastic environment that truly cares about the athletic and personal growth of every player. We couldn't be happier with the positive impact this club has had on her journey!

SFBA's summer camp was an amazing experience for our young athlete. Coach White and his entire…read morecoaching team are exceptional role models who really helped our child learn and build upon foundational basketball skills. By the end of the summer, our athlete was inspired and felt more confident and motivated to continue playing and learning about the sport. Highly recommend!

Our son loves it! Great academy for kids of all ages (we have an 8 year old and a 16 year old going…read morehere). Coach Mariano is a star!

This will be our second year at Camp Happy Hall and our kids Grade 2 and Grade 4 really enjoy it…read more They have fun themes each week, get to go swimming weekly, and the camp counselors always make sure the kids are included and having fun. Colleen is a pleasure to work with and always goes out of her way to accommodate.

My family loves Happy Hall. We have been coming here for years, and it gets better each year. How…read moredo I know? When I pick up my son, he doesn't want to go home because he loves it there. Fun, fun, fun was the expectation, and they live up to it and beyond. Sure, he might not come away with a Ph.D. at the end of the summer; that was never my expectation, but he will have something worth more, the carefree childhood memories of a great summer.

Highly recommend! Coach Karan is awesome. He works on a wide variety of skills with you and spends…read moretime to get to know everyone and is very welcoming. He's down to earth, funny, and always open to suggestions and feedback, and is of course a really awesome volleyball player! I've learned a lot from him and would definitely recommend others to attend his classes!

I've been playing with coach Karan for about a year now. I am glad he's started this club. I…read morepersonally learned so much from just playing with him. He is knowledgeable on all things volleyball. I have joined a couple of clinics and workshops and I am impressed by his teaching. He is encouraging, organized and systematic. He is making volleyball easy and fun! I really appreciate what he has been putting in for the volleyball community.