Philly Sports Leagues provides a wide variety of recreational sports leagues across Philadelphia…read more I've competed in a variety of leagues and even hosted a cornhole league at my place of work. I've always been impressed with their organization, especially considering how much they have to rely on remote refs and coordinators and a staggering number of venues. That it works as well as it does is truly impressive, and I salute them for their effort. I also always appreciate a PSL t-shirt.

I just finished an indoor volleyball season through PSSC, and I liked it enough to try the outdoor…read morespring volleyball. The indoor was at The Philadelphia School. It was pretty well organized besides a few mix-ups in the schedule. The girl from PSSC that was there every week played decent music while we were playing which was nice. I'm just in a rec league because volleyball isn't really my sport, but I had a great time getting to know the people on my team, and getting better at volleyball. There were a few teams that seemed like they should be on the intermediate level, but everyone was friendly and I guess if they don't want to play in a more competitive league, who am I to judge?

This place is a complete money grab. The instructors generally consist of guys that played high…read moreschool ball or small D3. The big rumor is that ownership is looking to sell the business to private equity and continue to push pricing. It is a business, so I don't fault them for trying to push profits. However, the quality of the instruction and the resumes of the instructors don't sync up with the costs. They do not make cuts on their travel teams and put kids that have no business playing travel ball on the field, resulting in very poor results. They preach they are most concerned about attitude and effort but the reality is that is just an excuse because most of their youth teams get smoked in the tournaments. Their Futures program for high school kids is actually really good and they take that seriously because they want to get players signed for college so they can tout that to their customers. However, those players come from all over the region and many have never been All Star customers. So, if your son is truly an elite high school player, All Star Futures is a good thing but if your son is a young player between 8-14 I would not waste your time or money. There are more economical and better player development options in the area.

My son has been going for hitting lessons for about a year. It is pricey, but I feel like he is…read moregetting great coaching and 1x1 attention. Hopefully it will pay off this baseball season.

So I went on a tour of this place. Nice facility, quite spacious. They have it set up for…read moresoftball/baseball, basketball, soccer, and they have a lounge are for parties. There's even men and women's locker rooms. Prices are inexpensive. Plenty of parking.

Great ppl and the owner is extremely caring. The machines to chuck a baseball accurate with…read moremultiple pitches are amazing and easy to adjust

best kickball league in philadelphia! friendly players!…read more awesome commissioner! great field! highly knowledgeable referees! very competitive! NO DOUBT BEST KICKBALL LEAGUE IN PHILADELPHIA!

Met my wife playing in the Philly Kickball League.read more

**This review is specifically for the summer camp!**…read more All three of our girls attended camp here again this summer, and we absolutely love it. We were here last year, came back this year, and already know we'll be back next year. The staff has worked with us financially to make camp possible for all three girls, and that has meant more to our family than I can explain. There were times when my husband and I genuinely had nowhere else for the girls to go, and they made sure our girls still had a safe, fun place to spend their days and were able to have a full and amazing summer. We jokingly call it "swim camp" in our house because they swim every single day, which is easily one of the girls' favorite parts! One of our daughters, Stevie, is autistic and has a PDA profile, and the staff has been incredibly patient, understanding, and accommodating with her. They listened to us, worked with us, and made sure she felt supported without ever making her feel singled out or like she was a problem. We are genuinely so grateful for this camp and the people who run it. Our girls have made wonderful summer memories here, and knowing they are somewhere they are cared for and loved gives us so much peace of mind. We LOVE them and cannot recommend the summer camp enough. We'll see you next summer!

EVER MET A SWIM INSTRUCTOR THAT NEVER SWAM DURING YOUR LESSONS?…read more Looking for swim classes here? Do yourself a favor and skip to the next center! The swim instructor was hesitant to get in the water. At first I thought, "this is great.; she's sitting on the edge of the pool to see what I needed work on" Fast forward to the second class in and I was in disbelief. She actually NEVER got in the pool. Apparently getting her hair wet is a big no-no! Furthermore, the place is very messy. The building is old. I decided to take the plunge (no pun intended) since the price was reasonable but would not recommend this place for swim classes for adults.

The coaches here are the absolute best. They know when to push kids to try something hard and when…read moreto be patient with them. They are excellent at managing the classes to make sure everyone gets attention from the coaches when they need it and gets a turn. They have excellent classes for boys as well as girls! My son and daughter are very happy here and have been going for the last 2 years

My children won't be returning here. One of the male coaches has over-reacted and snapped at each…read moreof them for no reason (other than his ego) and brought them to tears. He seems to play favorites and doesn't provide support to children that are not advanced. He only focuses on the kids who already know what they are doing, not the ones who are trying hard but need help. The waiting area for parents is small and congested and the mask policy isn't enforced!

I recently discovered Starfinder over the last Summer. I work in Manayunk and have been able to…read moreattend afternoon pickup soccer sessions from 12pm to 2pm. The facility is in a very convenient location and is easily accessible with public transportation. From what I have been told and from what I have seen recently, they are in the midst of renovations. Starfinder's facility looks in tremendous shape compared to the first time I visited back in July. After speaking to someone in the main office, I have also heard that they going to be replacing the turf field in the near future. They expect an entirely different feel to the facility, and based on what I have seen over the last six months that feeling is palpable. I have asked about their leagues and programs that they offer as well. It appears very clear that people enjoy coming to Starfinder as there always seems to be a group of either students, club teams, or party groups waiting on the mezzanine for the weekly pick up sessions to end. I cannot state enough how satisfying my experiences have been at Starfinder. I believe that the others who attend pickup regularly would also agree. More and more people are showing up each week, and I think that reflects the work that has been put into the place. I really enjoy the atmosphere at the facility and I will continue to attend the weekly pickup sessions. Hope to see you there!

I honestly don't know a ton about the actual foundation- I think it's a non profit,from what I can…read moretell they do some sort of leagues for kids, however I don't know if they are free or not. This review is purely based on the facilities as I have played in several leagues at this location with Philadelphia sport and social club. As you pull up to star finders the parking lot is up on a hill- I guess any parking in manayunk is a plus, but the lot is awful, small, and people will park along the building behind you making it difficult to get out. I believe pssc rents from star finder some pretty high rate or they just up charge us a ton. The league ends up being around $120-130/person for an 8 week session which is significantly higher than most similar leagues which may run you about $60-$100 on avg. There is just the one field turf field which is in acceptable shape. There are several low hanging wires which you end up hitting multiple times in a game. Around the edges you have to be careful as there aren't walls persay and you can trip over the sides if you run into the hanging flaps. I don't think there is heat in this place, and if there is, they hardly ever grace us with it. Come winter- it's basically like playing outside, just on turf. Pluses are there is a water fountain and bathrooms, and seating overlooking the field for any fans.

This place should rightfully be called the Torresdale "Youth" Club or something b/c it's not just…read morefor boys. Anyway, I played all sorts of sports here when I was a kid - basketball, softball, soccer, cheerleading (which I hated and only did one year). Basically, this is your friendly neighborhood sports league place for your children. You have to pay to sign them up for teams, but, from what I remember, the coaches were good, and I always had a ton of fun. I started playing sports here at age 5 and played probably until about 5th grade because I started playing CYO sports for my grade school in 6th grade. But I think that kids can play sports here up until they're about 13, give or take. In addition to the sports I played, they also have football, hockey, etc. They also have a public pool that's open in the summers, and public basketball nets outside. The only bad thing I remember is that the basketball court (indoors) has a cement floor, which really messed up my knees. I had a bad knee by age 8 from playing basketball there. They need to invest in a good, therapeutic wooden basketball floor. Who knows? Maybe they have. I haven't set foot in there in years.