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!

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

As the RSP program comes to an end this Saturday, I want to thank Maggie Tian and the entire…read morecoaching team, especially Selina Park, who has been Reyaan's coach for nearly two years, for creating such a great experience. RSP is a wonderful program that helps promising young players take the next step through a combination of private lessons, group training, and league play. Reyaan had a lot of fun and made tremendous progress in his table tennis skills throughout the program. What stands out the most to me is the growth in his confidence. He is now much more comfortable and confident when playing matches against other kids, and that has been amazing to see as a parent. A big thank you to all the coaches for creating such a supportive and encouraging environment. Reyaan is very grateful for everything he has learned and experienced through RSP, and he's already looking forward to what comes next. Highly recommended for young players who want to improve their game and gain valuable match experience!

My son did a TT camp here and absolutely loved it. We signed up for more camps. Coach Amber is…read moreamazing! She is very patient, focuses on helping the kids learn the basics and is always motivating them. The facility is quite nice too with a ton of tables.

Coach Church's coaching style might not be my favorite but he did train my kid well. My kid gets…read moredistracted easily since she was little until I started her with volleyball training. She started Tremors summer clinics when she was 10 with her friends and later on the DPS (all year round program). And to my surprise she was super focus and worked hard whenever Coach Church is present. I will highly recommend check the Tremor training out to see what's out there for your kids ( the kids do not mess around or chitchat during his practice). Coach Church is a very nice gentleman outside the volleyball arena... at least to me (from adult view).

SF Tremors has helped my daughter improve her volleyball skills tremendously. Coach Church is…read morefantastic. I really appreciate his coaching style--he doesn't sugarcoat things, he's well organized, holds the players accountable, and maintains discipline. I do think some of the younger coaches could be more consistent with discipline and organization when working with the kids. That said, our social experience at the club has been disappointing. My daughter has often felt excluded by some of the players. She has experienced being left out of group activities, kids whispering, making fun of her, and, at times, saying things in front of her. From our experience, many of these incidents involved established groups of Asian players who tended to stay within their own circles. I want to be clear that this reflects our personal experience and not every family or player at the club. We have many Asian friends, and some have shared that they have also experienced cliquish behavior within certain communities. Regardless of anyone's background, no child should feel excluded or be treated unkindly. If your main goal is excellent volleyball training, SF Tremors is a great club. Just be prepared that the social environment may not be as welcoming for every child. I encourage parents to remind their children to stay confident, be kind to others, and not let immature behavior from a few kids affect their love for the sport.

My son has been playing for NorCal Rush for a year now. Zac (Founder, President and Coach) is an…read moreamazing communicator and make sure you always know schedules and upcoming events. Zac makes time to connect with every kid and parent in the program. Coach Jason has a high basketball IQ and shares that knowledge with the kids. He is tough but pushes them to play to their full potential. Everyone from the coaches, players and parents really make this a family atmosphere. I would recommend anyone to check out NorCal Rush, you will fall in love with the program like we did.

Great program! Simon and Zack are excellent coaches and great with the boys! Additionally, they are…read morevery professional, great with communication, follow up and scheduling. If you are seeking to introduce your child to more competitive basketball levels, I highly recommend NorCal Rush!

Love this gym! We…read moretransferred here from Peninsula Gymnastics after a terrible experience and have absolutely no regrets! My daughter loves her class, and her coaches do a fantastic job with her. I love that they genuinely care about each gymnast and pay attention to their individual skill set to help them grow and build confidence. The gym is comfortable for parents to sit and watch. It's also air conditioned and doesn't reek of sweaty feet like the other gym! The families we've met are all incredibly kind, and the sense of community here is something that should definitely be considered when searching for a gym for your kiddos. Highly recommend!

Accel Gymnastics is fantastic! My daughters (5 and 4 years old) have been going to Accel for the…read morepast 6 months and they love it. Accel does a tremendous job of establishing foundational skills while also ensuring the kids are having fun. I really appreciate the instructor to kid ratio as it ensures that my kids never feel forgotten. I've also observed substantial improvement in my daughters' flexibility, balance, and confidence. Accel also recently remodeled/rearranged the gym and everything looks top tier. There are plenty of places to choose from for kids gymnastics, but I highly recommend trying out Accel!

We've had an amazing experience at ORO Fencing Club with Coach Nico. The coaching is both…read moreprofessional and encouraging, and the training environment is structured but supportive. Coach Nico really knows how to motivate kids while also focusing on strong fundamentals and competitive strategy. Since joining, we've seen tremendous growth not only in fencing skills but also in confidence, discipline, and sportsmanship. The club culture is positive, hardworking, and team-oriented.

Our experience has been wonderful at ORO fencing club. All the coaches are incredible and are…read morefocused on building strong fundamentals in a very positive and supportive environment. The club is filled with a great community of coaches led by Nico and a camaraderie of kids who are motivated and passionate about fencing. It's been really rewarding to watch my son and his teammates grow so much during their time here!

I'm really glad I signed up my daughter for these soccer lessons. Each week, she engages in a…read more40-min session, where she gets to interact with others kids, and learn developmental skills appropriate for her age group. They learn things like stop, go, wait your turn, and following direction. They learn how to work in a group, and also to work independently, or with partners. They learn to run, kick the ball, but do other things like kick the cones, run around the cones, etc. The activities from week to week change, nothing's really ever the same. She's not learning soccer moves or how to play soccer, per se, but rather just developmental things that are fun and important for kids and their learning. The classes are setup by age level. I will say that my daughter is one of the younger ones in the class, and I do find it harder for her to follow direction compared to the other older kids. There are no makeup classes which is the only bummer, except when it gets rained out. Oh well. I love the little soccer shirt they provide on the first day of class with their name on it, and you can also upgrade to get soccer shorts and socks (so cute) for an extra $20. The locations are spread out across the city, but I love that the one I go to is within 5-6 min drive of me, and the parking at Golden Gate Park is very plentiful at Mother's Meadow each week I go! The coaches, Brian and Jesse, are wonderful, so passionate. They're so amazing with all of the kids, they're very patient, kind, and also help with redirection. They're very enthusiastic, and have lots of energy. What else could you want from a soccer coach?! They also can remember your child's name from week to week, they have great memory! I would highly recommend SF Tots to your child to get them out of the house and learn new things with this fun and engaging soccer class.

My daughter Livi started SF Tots when she was 18M old. While she was shy and timid at first, she…read moregrew to be a confident gal strolling around the field and listening to Coach Ligia. She loves to play the games involving the cones and the ball and is great at waiting her turn. The coaches are so passionate and patient with the kids. It's a joy to watch them grow with the program.