Amazing! The coaches came off extremely approachable and my daughter loves them already! Cant wait…read moretill practice starts!!

I am writing to express my deep disappointment with our experience this past season at Lava…read moreVolleyball Club. While I had hoped this would be a season of growth and confidence-building for my daughter, it instead became a frustrating and disheartening experience -- not only for her, but for us as a family. From the very beginning, it was apparent that the head coach fostered an environment where mistakes were not used as learning opportunities but as reasons for ridicule. It became clear that when players made errors, they were often met with sarcasm or mockery. As a parent, I wanted to speak up earlier, but out of respect for my daughter's wishes and her fear of retaliation -- which, given the environment, I believe was a valid concern -- I refrained. Communication from the coaching staff was minimal and ineffective. In fact, parents were explicitly asked to direct any questions through the players themselves, which put undue pressure on the kids and left parents out of the loop. There was also never any mention or effort made toward team bonding, which is so important for a positive and cohesive experience -- especially at this developmental level. When the head coach was absent, the assistant coach maintained a more positive dynamic. However, even then, the tone among the team seemed immature and cliquish, which I understand may stem from the young age and inexperience of the head coach. The final straw for me, and what compelled me to write this letter, was our trip to Las Vegas. While my daughter played the first day, she was benched the second day after missing one serve -- a single mistake that immediately led to her removal from the game. To make matters worse, the head coach was overheard telling the assistant coach that she wouldn't be playing my daughter anymore -- loud enough for her to hear. She didn't play the rest of that game or the one after. When my daughter respectfully asked why, she was told it was because she missed her serve. All players missed serves throughout the tournament, yet none were sidelined as she was. She was later told she might play again -- but not in her usual position. In the third game, she was put in a position she had never played, clearly unprepared and set up to fail. Despite her effort, it felt punitive, not developmental. If statistics were kept, I am confident they would show that my daughter was not the weakest player on the team. Additionally, she was reprimanded for being on her phone before warm-ups, yet others who did the same were not held to the same standard. It was inconsistent and unfair. What hurts the most is that instead of building her up, this coach tore down her confidence. She took what should have been a highlight of the season and turned it into an embarrassment for my daughter. This is the opposite of what a youth sports coach should represent. I sincerely hope that my voice is heard, not just for my daughter, but for future players. If I am the first to bring this to your attention, I doubt I will be the last. I urge you to reevaluate the coaching approach and the emotional support being offered to these young athletes. They deserve to grow in confidence and skill -- not be made to feel small for trying.

I could not be happier with LAVA-North. We have been involved with club volleyball for a few years…read moreand just switched to LAVA this year. Here is why I'm so happy: 1) Coaching is amazing and there seems to be a true focus on improving each player 2) Conditioning twice a week with licensed sports trainers is included at the gym the girls practice (I had to pay for that before) 3) All of the specialized clinics and camps throughout Southern California are free to LAVA club players 4) Smaller teams so each girl sees more playing time at tournaments and in turn, gets a chance to develop 5) The practices are designed to develop ALL skills for ALL girls. My daughter is getting to practice at several different positions which is awesome because we won't know how tall she is going to be until later 6) Private lessons with coaches are discouraged. If the coach thinks she needs extra work, he works with them one on one but doesn't charge- so awesome! 7) The LAVA organization has provided us with excellent communication and is extremely organized. 8) And most important, my daughter is having so much fun all while learning SO much. Her coach has high expectations and is so good about really working with each girl to correct bad habits early on. Overall, this has been a wonderful experience for our family.

My daughter started with LAVA Lite and moved her way up to playing on a club team. The coaches have…read morebeen great! With returning to the game during the pandemic LAVA has been diligent in following safety protocols.

A top notch philosophy driven club! The coaching staff is fantastic and very professionally run…read more The Legacy club staff has a family core operation with a passion for what they do. There are coaches that are not immediate family but you would never know it. Everyone who coaches seems to have fun and act as if they are all family! There is always an upbeat positive friendly feeling while inside this building that makes one feel welcome and part of a huge volleyball family! *Walter Ker - the owner & his family all have volleyball and coaching in their veins. The Ker name itself is a legend in volleyball with some who have either previously coached at the college level or others who are currently coaching at the college level.

they don't even have good bathrooms, they don't have anyone in charge of the whole building when…read morechildren come. they coaches are always way later than the student, and there is never a constituent person in charge/ coach

I drove to the Santa Clarita Sports Complex almost every weekday and many weekends for 4 years when…read moremy son joined the West Ranch Swim team. While he practiced or competed, I would walk the area to pass time. I had not been back for a good while. Today was a perfectly cool and partial cloudy day. The husband and I decided to pack up our lunch to have it outdoors. We read about some of the improvements that have been made at the SC Sports Complex, so we thought it would be nice to have our lunch there and explore. It wasn't busy at all when we arrived, which was such a stark change from when I used to drive here with my son. Parking was very easy. The park is clean and very well maintained. The familiar spots are unchanged --- Dog Park, Aquatic Center and Gymnasium. The new/updated sections were thoughtfully constructed and designed -- Bike Park, Basketball Courts and shaded picnic areas. We noticed a volleyball court by the dog park which we don't remember seeing before, but it also didn't look new. We were super excited to see that The Rink is being built. We'll definitely be back to see that when it's done. There aren't any clear walking paths -- we just kept wandering around to explore, sometimes having to backtrack to get to another area. It was an enjoyable time nonetheless, especially when it came time to have our lunch while admiring the lovely views of SCV.

We came here for pickle ball and have been coming on and off for a couple years. Staff is great and…read morethe people are nice!

This is a TOP TIER Organization in all of Santa Clarita sports. The STORM have a defined purpose…read morefor their youth development, elite organizational structure with clear roles for coaches, volunteers, and administrators. Consistent communication channels. Loved when my kids competed here.

From the board members to the coaches to the kids who are part of this program it is the best I…read morehave been part of. Not track but ANY program including AYSO, Little League, etc. This isn't coming as just a parent but one who competed at the youth, high school and collegiate levels. Broken down into age groups from Gremlins (8 and under) to Intermediate (high school aged) this program treats all kids equal with the goal of having them become better. Not just on the track but in life as well. Ribbons are awarded to all with the opportunity to compete at invitational meets and advance to postseason as well. If you child is bored of their "usual" sports or is looking for something to help with their conditioning, you would be hard-pressed to find a better program in Santa Clarita.

My son took a micro 6/7 class with coach Sydney. She was great. My son had fun and enjoyed going…read more Plenty of parking and the bathrooms were ways clean.

Love it! Would recommend to anyone debating on trying this place out. Coach Maddy is great…read more Hopefully we will be trying other sports soon.

I don't know about Canyons Aquatic Club before 9/2025 but rehiring Coach Mike Bechtholdt to coach…read moreagain here was one of the best things that this Aquatic Club could have done. He really defends and protects the kids in Challenge 2 group. Swim practices reflect the degree of difficulty and rigor of the meets that the kids swim in. Coach Alyssa, who coaches the younger kids and does a really good job at it. Even the swim lessons taught by other coaches seem very hands on and technical. I see them talk to the kids and correct them. So if you start at Canyon for lessons, it'll prepare you for competitive swimming under Coach Kyle. Plus, Canyon helps its swimmers with swim scholarships. Something many people don't know about unless they stay and swim competitively up through high school. I highly recommend Canyon Aquatic Club w/o ANY reservations.

Stuff so unfriendly. My son doesn't feel comfortable when the stuff start whispering around him…read more Only signed for summer splash and never coming back.

Way2Go Sports is an amazing program, my Son started out with the Basketball program, and then last…read morefall he was in Flag Football with the Chargers. The owner Randy is a great guy, I love how he says it like it is. My only complaint was the photos from this past fall looked like they were taken by a teenager with an iPhone 12, and the lighting was washed out and they looked like they were printed on an inkjet printer from 2003, but that's okay (also as a semi pro photographer I know you get what you pay for with photos, so that is what it is) But again, awesome high quality program, the Kids love it and they learn a lot about teamwork and sportsmanship which is the most important thing!

Amazing organization that goes above and beyond with extra touches. They also help foster inclusion…read morewith the kiddos. Worth every penny!