The damn (ex) boyfriend!…read more In a two-day 16hr training session of 24 ladies 25-65 yrs, we heard time after time about how the girls got into cycling through the boyfriend, who, steered them all over the place - into the wrong seat, bad pedals, improper shoes, the wrong bike and insufficient education. The "Girls Got Skills" training with VeloGirls (Lorrie Lown) is designed to demystify cycling and break all the bad habits the boys teach us. After crashing, thrashing and bashing many of the ladies found their way to this course and left with so much confidence that "boy beater" should be the 'graduation' status. It's a course for all levels, yes even the experienced riders came back to basics. Lorri has is all set up with lessons, practice, pacing, food, fun and plenty of challenge - which we appreciated. The coaches and mentors were great supporters. Bummer is... I waited too long to hop on the Velogirls' train. It's the best way to ride safe, happy and fun in the Bay Area. Keep a look out for all kinds of rides, training/educational programs and good fun with the girls. Oh, and there is a co-ed singles ride every month too.

Velo Girls ROCKS!!!! I moved back home to the bay recently and felt like I didn't know anyone after…read morebeing away for a couple years... I picked up cycling - since that's what you do if you live in Palo Alto - and contacted the Velo Girls cycling club to find other women to ride with at my level. I have had an amazing experience with the group, everyone is so supportive a welcoming and we really have fun together! Lorri, the founder of the group is great and very knowledgeable - she has taught a ton of people to ride and has excellent communication skills that translate valuable information to even the most novice riders. More to love: 1) The club works as a valuable support network - members can reach out to one another to ask questions about anything cycling related and get answers from people with a lot of experience. I've also been able to schedule my own informal ride through the group email and meet other riders at my level. 2) They have scheduled rides (almost every day) all over the bay for road, mountain and cyclocross riders. 3) Lorri offers personal instruction --- including a race development program 4) They offer some free workshops that focus on things like basic bike handling skills and maintenance. 5) It's only $45/ year to join!

We have had all three of our kids play in CSL, and they have all had excellent experiences. Enrique…read moregenuinely only cares about the kids. Every decision he makes is with them in mind;whether it's trophies for everyone at the tournaments, or the ice cream truck after the last regular season game that is free for all the kids. Having participated in other nearby leagues I can say this is the best rec league in the Campbell area.

The Campbell Soccer League is truly outstanding. The coaches and staff are professional, caring,…read moreand dedicated to creating a positive experience for every child. The league is very well organized, and it's clear they genuinely prioritize the kids' growth and development--both on and off the field. What I appreciate most is their focus on building a real sense of community, where families feel welcome and supported. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a league that combines strong organization with heart and care for the kids.

Amazing client services, really sad that most gym/sportsmemberships aren't like this team…read more I got a memebership there a year back but hurt myself pretty badly. Unfortantely, I had to stop going and processed a cancellation of my membership. Some how the process never finished and I was getting charged. I was able to get help from the location manager (Lou) and she was really understanding and respectful. She was able to get the situation resolved pretty quickly and I remembered why I fell in love with the place. You can always replace equipment and courts but you can't replace great client experiances. I highly recommend anyone who is looking for a sports gym to check out the Hub Alameda

Good place, multiple courts. Good players to match up with. I was just visiting the area. Got to…read moreplay one day. Courts are little close to each other but fun place to spend few hrs

The reason why i love almaden spirit athletics is because they have coaches who are supportive and…read morebelieves in you no matter what. im on team crystal and this gym during a performance they will cheer you on or support you. im in a class and when i first join a year and 2 months i already almost have the skills that i need. im grateful for this gym because i was in a very toxic dance company and now im here cheering. thank u asa truly and the athletes , coaches .

I have been waiting to write an official review to get my view from a personal level. Phew, what…read morecan I say.. I rated ASA five stars and I truly mean that with the company as a whole. My left our old gym due to it not being a good fit for my daughter anymore. My daughter is extremely driven and has a huge passion for cheer and tumbling. We are on the Elite Youth teams, we have two coaches who truly were a blessing for what my daughter needed. They are the perfect balance of structure and nurturing she has grown so much since we have been at this gym thanks to them and it has been it's truly amazing. Her memory is getting better and she is able to retain choreography faster as well as has been doing better in school with memory retention which she has always struggled with, She takes flexibility once a week, which has given her such beautiful tumbling form with straight legs. She loves tumbling and is always hungry to learn new skills. When we came she was a level 2 tumbler and in 7 months she is already perfecting some level 4 skills and she just turned 8 years old last week. The gym also offers open gym once a week for the students to work on their routine or tumbling, giving students always the opportunity to self improve. Privates- I believe all or mostly all coaches offer private lessons. Whenever we have choreo changed: learning a new skill or just want extra help to perfect skills we do private lessons. We have worked with many coaches at the gym. Coach Corrine is a sweet soul, shes fantastic for students who are learning new skills, she's very patient and encouraging and my daughter loved working with her. Coach Roy is perfect for high level tumblers who want to work and perfect skills, he has had many years in the business and has a huge understanding of the body mechanics that go into high-level skills! Families- Coming into a new gym the family dynamic is huge, it could be a make or break for the experience and I am saying we have some of the nicest families, we were welcomed to the team immediately. Our team has built our own little cheer family and it makes traveling for comps so enjoyable having each other to lean on, during very long comp days. Owner and management- our owner lives for her business, she truly puts her heart and soul into each and every team within her company. She takes time to get to know all the athletes in her program and spends equal attention to the senior teams as much a the novice. Her management team is ON IT! You need something, help with billing, scheduling, ordering and it is always a rapid response! We also have online apps to be able to communicate so any questions to owner or staff you can always get to who you need without stressing and guessing. When choosing a gym my main concerns were, is my daughter learning and advancing in her skills and is my daughter being taken care of emotionally, I never want to see the light in her dimmed and the love for the sport go away as well as I feel a trophy is never worth my daughters mental health. When I pick my daughter up from the studio she is motivated and hungry to come back and learn more, she would live at the gym if I let her. That is what makes ASA a wonderful healthy environment for young athletes.

The reviews have become old but the league is still going strong! New teams are welcome to form -…read morejust get a group of 5-8 members together and register your team at poolplayers.com. You can select Southbay for the location. The participating pool halls are Lucky Shot billiards in Sunnyvale, Jimmy's in Milpitas and 946 billiards in Santa Clara. If you don't have a team, don't fret. New players can join existing teams that have space. Beginner players are especially needed. So even if you've never played before, give it a try and the teams will teach you!

Great social scene, good bunch of people who love to hang out, play pool and have fun. There are…read moremany pool related activities (pool social, mini-tournament etc...) that you can participate in. If you are new to the area or want to learn how to play pool, or test your pool skills for those who had played pool in the past, come see the pool halls listed below where APA league plays every week. - Shoreline Billiards (Mt. View) - Lucky Shot (Sunnyvale) - CueTopia (South San Jose) - Edgie's Billiards (Milpitas) - Campbell Billiards (Campbell) APA Web Site: http://www.bapl.com/bapl_hostlocations.htm See you there!!

My son has been part of the LGU community for 4 years now, both through the recreational league and…read moresummer camps and we continue to have an excellent experience. I recently saw the review around discrimination and was very surprised to read about this experience. Being around this club for so many years, seeing the dense diversity throughout the club and specifically on our teams, I have only witnessed staff and coaches approach all players with equal respect and coaching across the board. This club has continuously shown a desire to grow its programs and develop players to their highest potential, while also focusing on the foundation of enjoying the game and learning long lasting life skills. We continue to look forward to each season with LGU and can't wait to get our younger sons involved in the coming years as well!

I saw the negative review about discriminating behavior and I can tell you that has NOT been our…read moreexperience at all. My daughter has been part of the LGU competitive program for several years now and I can confidently say it stands out as a truly inclusive and development-focused environment for players of all backgrounds. From day one, the program has demonstrated a commitment to equity, respect, and opportunity for every participant, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, or socioeconomic background. Coaches and staff foster a culture where diversity is celebrated, and each player is valued not just for their skill, but for who they are. Our teams consistently were (and are) comprised of individuals of all colors and ethnicities and they have been celebrated and cultivated as the best, top players on our team. I've always felt the focus has been on finding the most talented girls with the best skill set for the team. LGU has created a close knit family environment and is working toward making the club a stronger and more desirable destination. I am excited about the move to ECNL and I have universally felt the goal is to grow the club and make it better without regard for race. Staff has also always treated us with respect and attention to strengthening player's skills looking toward supporting their long term goals. I have never witnessed dismissive behavior from club staff directed at certain ethnic groups. I don't know anyone on our team that has felt otherwise and I love their community.

This place is a hidden gem and I do mean hidden; it's all the way behind Fry's Electronics closest…read moreto the VTA Light Rail tracks. Plenty of parking and come right after work 5:00/5:30pm on Mondays for free range of any batting cage! I love how this place didn't even bat an eye (pun intended) at a pregnant woman wanting to whack a few slow pitch softballs to blow off some steam. Of course, I had the doc's permission, so it's was a perfect experience. Buy $15 of tokens on the debit card, borrow a bat at the desk and helmet from the back wall, you're good to go! I would recommend hand sanitizer before and after, as well as bringing a baseball cap to wear underneath the helmets if you borrow one - note: helmets are required and it doesn't matter if you're doing slow pitch or fast pitch or if your younger or older - helmets for all.

Posted hours on Yelp and at the gate says open on Sunday at 11AM. My son has a game and could use…read morethe rounds at the cages before it. Schedule is tight to get rounds in and get to the game at the prescribed time. 11:10 and no one is here. Don't post the hours if you're not open.

We have truly enjoyed our experiences with Bay to Bay Volleyball Club! The coaches are positive and…read moreencouraging, the players demonstrate excellent sportsmanship, and the Directors, Matt & Arielle, are super kind, caring, and extremely efficient and organized with club communication and information. The club offers a wide range of specialized clinics and camps to teach basic and advance level techniques and skills. In addition to the indoor program, they also have a great beach and grass volleyball programs that are less intense but still highly engaging and fun! One of the highlights is to see the interactions between the older and younger players, supporting their matches, practicing together and offering tips and positive cheer. It definitely provides a big brother/mentorship environment. :) Our son enjoyed his first round of grass and beach volleyball in the spring and was thrilled to play on a summer team for the in house and SoCal tournament. It's been wonderful watching his growth and progress with the club. :) Thank you, coaches! We strongly recommend checking out Bay to Bay Volleyball Club if your son is interested in playing volleyball !

It has good players and competitive teams, but our experience was mixed. The club seems more…read morefocused on winning tournaments than developing all players. Many strong player are recruited from nearyby clubs and even out of state. The club fee is stated at $6,000-$8,000. That's only part of the travel volleyball cost. After travel, tournament fees, and other expenses, our total for the season was closer to $15,000-$20,000, which wasn't clearly explained upfront. Playing time was also very limited for many players, even during less important tournaments for -1, -2, -3 teams. It is understable that -1 team has this since -1 teams play in open division, want to win and get seen by the college recruits. -2 and -3 teams are more developmental. If players do not play, how will they improve? We heard quite a bit of frustration among middle school teams at bay to bay about this, where the focus should be really on learning and building confidence. The club might be a fit for families focused on competitive results and evetually want kids to become college players. Actually, many D1 teams have a large team roster. College players compete to even get the training time and let alone the play time on the court. So, some mental training is needed. Hoever, those looking for development, a healthy sport as life long hobby and clearer cost expectations should ask detailed questions before joining.

Updating my review to 3 stars. Overall, I don't feel that this program met our needs as far as…read moreproper skills, instruction, just feeling like you are learning the sport in a fun way as their advertising states. Day 1 = I observed kids calling other kids losers and saying things like you suck - prime opportunities for coaches/staff to redirect and teach the importance of sportsmanlike conduct and being team mates first. I was extremely upset that I witnessed my child and several other children being called a loser. It was a bunch of kids who don't know how to play soccer all trying to figure it out on their own with no instruction. I called and eventually spoke to the office manager, Melissa - she deserves 5 stars, really awesome. She was great - but my expectations as a parent leaving my child are that I still get a call back from the head coach/program director. That did not happen. Day 2 = a little better, my husband got there early and while he did not hear the loser/you suck - he did not see a lot of instruction happening with my son's level (age 9). Day 3 = I observed last 25 minutes of the day and one more time, zero coaching. There were easily 6 or 7 teachable moments for just general soccer 101 and I did not see those happen. I don't even know soccer very well but I know the kids can't hop, jump bounce, single arm throw in the ball. My expectations were high and I don't think they placed an appropriate coach with this age group, she was lovely, but this age level needs someone with a strong personality who can get control, I did not see that. We pulled him from camp and won't be returning. We could have just had an off week.

We booked this camp over the winter holidays break. Our 9yr old son had a fantastic experience…read more When he showed more competence, he was aptly moved up a level to keep him challenged. I didn't even request it! The evaluation at the end of the camp is the best I've ever seen across 3 yrs of soccer camps and clinics! More organizations should do it.