A Truly Special Volleyball Community! Sláinte has been an…read moreincredible experience for our family. From the moment our 11-year-old son and 12-year-old daughter joined, we felt welcomed and supported. The club has not only fostered their love for volleyball but has also built their confidence both on and off the court. As we experienced other clubs, this one feels special as they drive a strong sense of community where coaches mindset was to help develop each and every player meeting them where they are and helping them grow to the next level. We got lucky as I truly feel our kids coaches truly care about our kids, pushing them to work hard, believe in themselves, and reach their full potential through positive growth mindset. We feel so lucky to have found Sláinte as it's become our second family. A shout out to Coach Tristian, Coach Kelly, Coach Mike, Coach LeAnne and Coach Kyra who all have contributed to our kids confidence and love for volleyball.

I've played with Slainte for three years now as someone who is 16 years old. I played outside…read morehitter for 15 forest, and then got demoted to bench right side hitter the following season of 16 black. The clinics, great, the coaches at the clinics, also great. My first full year of club, oh my god it was what I dreamed of. I love coach Abbie and coach Shawn, they are amazing til this day! Anyways My coach loved me on 15 forest, she saw potential, she gave me a decent amount of playtime bc of how hard I worked to have my spot on the team. Yeah I missed a couple of practices due to conflict, but she actually was supportive and understanding. So was the male coach, he also spoke from his own experience. Everything was going great, I loved the team. But then next season of clubs rolls around. I was selected for a spot with the same coaches. I was so excited because of how close I felt to them and how I actually enjoyed them. But I was so wrong. They slowly drifted away from my skills and what i was trying to provide for the team. They started playing girls who were taller than me. Well at least that was told in their excuse. (I'm 5'4) our team was pretty decent height, but not the tall you would see in some of these crazy skilled teams. I wasn't one of the shortest. But anyways, my coaches started ignoring me, sitting me out during full tournament days (which we lost all of them), they started telling me things I "was doing wrong" but I clearly wasn't. My parents recorded the games and when rewatching them I saw nothing wrong, and a couple of my teammates too. But then as I sat out on the bench, they played other girls who were honestly trash and seemed like they didn't know how to play nor did they know how to serve. But those girls played pretty much the whole game. At the beginning I thought "okay maybe they're trying new things out" but it went on for the whole season. So I started crying a lot more after tournaments and practices. I eventually talked to the coaches about it and expressed my opinion. All they said to me was "it's your height, because it really sucks about how you're good but you're just too short" "your passing really went down" and so on. I knew it wasn't right and really weird about how they constantly mention my height. I understand certain positions may need height. But when you're playing on a height challenged team, I think the coaches should look at skill and how hard the player pushes herself to prove that she's "good enough". I also had several injuries, two dislocated knees (same side, I've always had knee problems since eighth grade), and normal ankle rolls once in a while. So I told the coach I couldn't do certain things, bc she made us condition A LOT. So three to four times a practice, we would run. She would dismiss it and refuse to let me make it up with something else, because I clearly struggled to do a lot. She even knew I had knee injuries from the constant braces I wore everywhere. She still said no. And after running, I'm tired, I'm sore, my knee pains also come back worse. she would then ask me why I look so pale after I would run, bc if we didn't make the time we would have to run again, and again, and again (I had a decent, built body, and was always athletic from a young age). A couple times I felt as if I was going to pass out. She also dismissed that. With playing time and all of that, I feel like there was something shady going on under the table, because I believe girls who are horrible should not be on the team, let alone play the whole game, every single tournament. Thanks for making me lose my love and motivation for volleyball! I plan to quit sometime soon because of my fake experience here that you plan to do nothing about!

My little one has been joining the practice for six sessions already. It was amazing! Coach Martin…read moreis very patient with the kids. The group is very friendly and the kids are respecting each other. My little one loves it so much and has so much fun during each practice.

My son is quite shy and can get quite anxious around large groups of kids, especially doing an…read moreactivity he struggles in. He's had a speech delay and has had his academic struggles, so he's always had an aversion to team sports, and has even voiced that he's felt "different." We've tried to put him into other baseball and soccer when he was 4-5 years old, but he was never drawn to them. He instead preferred solo sports activities like swimming and martial arts, namely because he could progress at his own pace, without the added pressure of competition. Through a friend we met Coach Marty and it's been a blessing ever since! He has a way of easing kids into the basics of the sport, even if they've never played before and if they are shy and introverted. He's made it a fun and stress free experience and now my son LOVES the game. My son has been training with Coach Marty for about 6 months, and he went from being scared to even kick a ball with other kids around him, to running and passing the ball, shooting goals and avidly seeks to improve his game. He looks forward to every practice and cheers on his team mates. It's not just the exercise and basic soccer skills that he's taken away from this program thus far, but rather the build up of confidence, the sense of teamwork, and the enthusiasm for healthy exercise that he'll be able to use for the rest of his life. If you've got a kid that feels "different" or is shy, I'd definitely check First Step Soccer out. He or she is bound to learn more than just the game, and that's the real reward.

My 4 daughters attended many programs and camps with GLG and we could not have been happier with…read morethem. Coaches are great and always positive and encouraging. GLG is not the type of club where you will see coach screaming at players for a missed pass, poor position etc... GLG is particularly good for recreational and entry competitive teams. This was perfect for us as our daughters were not that competitive early on, but the GLG approach made them progress and enjoy the sport so much that now they are in some if the best clubs / teams in town.

Our daughter who just finished 1st grade participated in the Girls Leading Goals camp this summer…read moreand loved it. It definitely increased her confidence, expanded her knowledge of the game, she learned new skills and she has already said that she wants to return next year. The camp was run smoothly and the counselors/coaches were great!

We've been playing tennis with Bryan for 9+ years. My three kids have been coached by Bryan in…read moresome capacity through privates, clinics or camps consistently through the years. Bryan has been an amazing mentor and coach, pushing my players to new heights and continued success in tournament play. We are thrilled that his tennis camps are back this year. The camps are engaging and a good mix of drills to develop skills and games to keep the fun going. We've also appreciated how the camps are super flexible for morning/afternoon/full day sessions and as drop ins to cater around summer schedules. The camp also has enthusiastic, skilled and dedicated staff that give each child personalized attention. SF Topspin Tennis is highly recommended for beginner to intermediate players looking to improve their tennis while having fun in a super supportive environment.

I have played tennis in high school for my team and I love the sport. I only played a few years…read moreduring that time and stopped during college. Now I am back at it after starting work and after playing a while, there gets to a point where you hit a wall and need some help. Well, Bryan and Jimmy were the perfect cure. A lot of times, people are taught to play strictly a certain way and are tough on you about you doing it exactly their way. With Bryan and Jimmy, they instead try to bring out your hidden potential with your style of play. I found that in my few times going to their clinics and taking a lesson or two, I have improved a lot. Granted you need to practice on your own to hone in their teachings, but the way they support your game with their clinics and your mentality brings you a long way. Everyone is different and they know that, which is why they want you to learn and have fun. I met Bryan and Jimmy after seeing them a few times on the court and decided to give it a shot. It was easily one of the best decisions and I highly recommend them for whatever level you are at. They know their tennis and have a lot of coaching experience. They make tennis fun for everyone!

This is an excellent organization. The 5 time Hall of Famer player turned coach is an awesome coach…read moreand I have had my son join a few and this is the best by far. He gives intense training and coaching, Coach Bryan puts his heart into his teams and into the kids. We have been to many teams and camps and this has been the best training and coaching I have seen and we have been to some of the well known basketball teams. What I especially like is his integrity. I am big on integrity on my end and I expect it from others as well( as you see in my yelps). In basketball tournaments, many times you see teams( even top teams) put in older players to play on younger teams which is not allowed bc it is cheating but this is rampant I noticed in many teams and games. But Coach Bryan Thomassen never does that and is big on integrity. We have what we have and we win on sheer determination and hard work ethic. He teaches the hard work and play hard ethic, integrity, and the way of champions and real athletes. This is what I want my son to ultimately learn and earn his way to a championship. It is impressive in a short couple of years, his teams are consistently ranked top five on the West Coast and NorCal rankings in many ranking organizations even above well known famous teams! He is humble and does not publicize this, so I am starting his first review bc I believe in his organization, in his coaching and in the kids he has. The kids are ALL very skilled yet what I liked is that they are all HUMBLE like the coach and that is why I ended up choosing his team- bc of the intense coaching and that they are humble kids even though they are winning championships consistently. This is how much I believe in his teams bc I drive 1.5 hours EACH WAY sometimes up to two hours during a bad rush hour to practice for my son. We are committed and normally I would say this is crazy, but this is how awesome I think his teams all are and his coaching is phenomenal!

We were part of the inaugural season of the Waves, and played for many seasons. Henry and Krystal…read moretaught the girls team bonding, team spirit, healthy competiveness, respect and caring for your teammates, and gratitude to parents for providing them this opportunity. These lessons continue to shape my daughter. And best of all, the girls (and families) had FUN and great times together. If your daughter has an interest in softball, this is the place to go.

Our daughter greatly improved being on the Waves and it helped her go from a decent player to being…read morethe best middle school player this year in the public schools, the only league for school teams in middle school in SF, and she's looking forward to playing for Lowell High next year and has a lot of confidence. The team and coaching and the level of competition she played against vs. teams from all over California in these tournaments really helped her to improve. 1/12 of girls on a high school team in the US get a college scholarship in softball. I'd definitely recommend putting your daughter on the Waves if you are interested in her being a good middle and high school player. It's a well-run and well-coached team.

I am a huge supporter of Hooked on Hoops. I first learned of HOH while at my daughters CYO game…read morelast year. Since then I have sent my daughter and her cousin to two of the camps last summer and a pre season boot camp too. I definitely plan to send my daughter again this year as her game improved a ton by attending these camps!

I am in the same boat as reviewers below, I registered my…read moreson for June 9th to 13th 2025, The camp never took place, I have been trying to contact them for months, leaving messages and emails. They just do not answer. I am doing the charge back with my bank and now they are now claiming that my son is registered for August 4 to 8 that they did send emails about the camp. The email they produced did not have any confirmation details about my son's session or cost paid. I still have not received any payment receipt from them. They are still not answering their phone and emails. The email on the chargeback is also bouncing as not found.

Coach Victor was great with my five year old during 1:1 lessons; we also missed a few lessons, and…read moreSFTA has been flexible in letting make up the days.