Rampage Athletics is all hype and no substance. They started as a rec gym, then told parents they…read morewere "affiliating for more competition," complete with a dramatic Facebook countdown and promises of all-star teams. The only real change? They tripled the price. Teams were still registered in prep and rec, despite being labeled "elite." Training quality didn't improve, kids were handed busy-work notebooks instead of meaningful instruction. The gym owner treats kids poorly, and one coach routinely walked out on the kids, leaving them standing around confused and unsupported. Parents paid premium prices for a rebrand, not a better program. Misleading, unprofessional, and absolutely not elite.

"Five stars for Rampage Athletics! Whether it's for weekly tumbling classes, their fun themed…read moreclinics, or just the Open Gym sessions, this place always delivers.

I want to take a moment to share something important to me…read more I have three kids that have all played competitive sports since they were old enough. Out of all the teams we have been on the amount of LOVE AND SUPPORT we have gotten from NJE (even after moving on to dance) is beyond amazing. I've never in my life had a team that truly makes you feel like it's more than just a team...it's FAMILY!! Yes it's still a business and they need to make money but it has never felt that way. How many coaches do you know who will take time to surprise EVERY athlete on their team whom made it is Disney by showing up at THEIR SCHOOL to give them a congratulations gift? That's right. They drove all around the KC area to surprise their girls for winning a bid to "The Summit" (the Super Bowl of cheer if you will). Now this is my youngest second year of not cheering. She had switched over to dance a year and a half ago. How many of you could say your ex coaches and teammates/parents would pay to come watch your child perform at their new dance studio? ‍Well I can tell you out of all the coaches my kids have had NJE are the only one that has does this. This is what touches me deep in my heart and they will FOREVER be a part of my family! This is what these kids need to see. Love/caring/kindness and to me THIS is winning! (Yes they do actually win competitions also. Lol but this is more important to me than anything) They are the perfect balance of being tough on your child when needed and expect them to give 100% and when they do great they know how to show the athletes how proud they are of them. If we ever go back to cheer (which she is talking about it ) we would only go back there. Oh and speaking of they are the only gym I know that does not have the drama and when a girl leaves they almost always come back. In case you were wondering my daughter had cheered their for four years!

The Best place to cheer!!!! It's a blessing to be in this Fun and Family Environment where your…read moreathletes learn a ton of skills & how to be leaders. Thank you Nje for always being great!

TCPKC is gym that truly cares for its athletes at all levels!! The coaches and teams are supported…read moreby the owner and given the resources to be successful. I am so glad I found the Cheer Pitt!

When a person chooses to run a facility like this, they are making a moral agreement to the…read morechildren that attend to have their best physical and mental interests at heart. Shelby Swartz, the owner of The Cheer Pitt did not get that memo. She will undoubtedly reply to this review by stating "I'm sorry we don't see that you have ever had an account with us", as she has done the other negative reviews. This reaction only shows her lack of professionalism and willingness to take accountability for the negative events that take place in the environment that she fosters. At her business, when committing to a team you have to sign a legally binding contract. However, I assure you, this contract is one sided and only adheres the guardian to the financial obligation, and not the owner to have an obligation to your child's best interest. During our time there we have witnessed parents making fun of parents, parents making fun of the owner, bullying, kids making fun of kids, parents making fun of kids, at least one coach high on cocaine while coaching (my daughter sprained her elbow during a class with him where he removed her spot without warning her), athletes getting hurt, the owner making fun of parents, the owner making fun of athletes, the owner speaking poorly of other gyms, binge drinking in front of athletes during "team bonding events", parents yelling at parents of other gyms, and name calling. Of all the practices I watched, there wasn't one that ended without a girl crying on my daughter's team. The owner places profit and her ego above the well being of the athletes and if anyone has the willingness to speak on the blatant ill behaviors witnessed, their athlete will be kicked out. Shelby constantly threatens parents and athletes to keep them quiet. She praises herself as being a leader and a mentor, yet has little to no concern for lower level athletes, or providing an accessible path for them to advance. She only focuses on how everyone can serve her and not how she can serve the athletes. The Cheer Pitt operates closer to a cult than a facility that fosters character in children. I recommend saving your money, or better yet choosing another of the 3 cheer gyms very close by that have a greater and more successful selection of teams and classes. I applaud the other people that were brave enough to come forward and speak on their negative experiences. I know from our experience at The Cheer Pitt that anyone with a true backbone and concern for the well being of the children, and not just the "leader", will be ridiculed and ostracized.

I do not recommend this gym!! Do not give your credit card…read moreinfo or pay in advance. They will take your money and say no refunds!! Just to set the record straight, as another review states, the 2023/2024 athletes did not get kicked out of the gym. All these athletes removed themselves from a hostile environment. I think someone at this gym may have a case of lie-abetes!

The owner is always getting into arguments with people. nasty texts and emails, and banning parents…read morefrom the gym and kicking families out. Three people in six person group have already gone through it in one season. They told us that after the prior season they kicked out every single family from the team. We have three children that have been in multiple activities: competitive dance, gymnastics, swimming, choir, preschool, acro, etc and never had any drama anywhere until here. There are plenty of places to do cheer in KC. Do yourself a huge favor and go anywhere else.

The environment is very hectic, unstructured, and unfriendly. There seems to be several gymnastic…read moreclasses going on, in the same room, at the same time. It's very confusing and the children are all over the place. The environment is not conducive to learning.

My 3 year old daughter likes the class but as a parent of a young one there is really no room to…read morehang out during the class considering I'm asked to help change her shoes between gymnastics and dance. Its ok with the weather nice but will become an issue when the weather turns. Not to mention its total chaos. The girl at the front desk doesn't even have a list of who is in what class. I guess that poster you were coloring with markers is more important.

Very creative group of girls to see in Kansas City doing something positive such as cheer. They…read morehave girls of all ages and sizes that are involved. Can't wait to see how far this company for the youth of KC prospers.