We are thrilled to be a part of such a fantastic program! The coaches are incredibly dedicated and…read morecaring. I already see the improvements that my son has made because of the high caliber of coaching. The practice/tournament communication is organized and clear. We are thankful to have joined!!

We were fortunate enough to find a better program than team nikos but for the year and a half we…read morewere there both my children lost all their confidence and almost lost their love for basketball. This is a system that if a parent has a check to write they will accept your kid and promise you the world. I think our team won only 7 games out of 60 all season. I asked the owner Steve for a refund because he did not live up to the promise of two coaches per team. In response he called me at work and cussed me out, REALLY! This is not the type of person you want around your kids.

Our son started with Mercadel Basketball when he was 9 years old, and now at 13, we can honestly…read moresay it has been one of the best decisions we've made. Coach Henry and Coach Drew have done an incredible job developing not only our son's basketball skills but also his character, confidence, work ethic, and life skills. They genuinely care about each player and challenge them to become the best version of themselves, both on and off the court. One thing we appreciate most is Coach Henry's and Coach Drew's coaching style. After playing in more than 30 tournaments each year, we've seen a lot of different coaching styles. Some are far too hard on kids, while others don't challenge them enough. Coach Henry and Coach Drew have found the perfect balance. They hold the players accountable, push them to improve, encourage teamwork, continue development all while making each player feel valued and supported. As a Christian family, we also deeply appreciate the values Coach Henry brings to the program. Integrity, respect, humility, and encouragement are evident in the way he leads the team, and that means so much to us. We are so excited that our younger son will be joining Mercadel this August. Watching the growth our older son has experienced over the past four years has given us complete confidence that this is the right place for him as well. We truly feel blessed to be part of the Mercadel Basketball family and are incredibly grateful for everything Coach Henry, Coach Drew, and the entire program have poured into our son. We couldn't recommend Mercadel more highly.

Mercadel is by far the BEST club program in Orange County! The focus on conditioning, skill…read morebuilding and team play has helped our son's competitive drive and court awareness. The leadership is exceptional, they created an environment where everyone supports and cheers for one another. Henry truly cares about the kids and it shows.

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OCX is the best baseball training our sons have ever received. Ruben and the rest of the OCX…read moretraining staff are very knowledgable when it comes to baseball skills & techniques, and most importantly they are extremely good at teaching them how to perform the fundamental skills safely to prevent injury. My husband and I not only appreciate what the coaches know, but we are also continually impressed that the coaches are good teachers and offer constructive & positive re-enforcement, and that they're tough-love kind of coaches. You can know a lot and be a crappy teacher, but that's not the case with these guys! While the facility offers cage time, private lessons, and group & team training - our sons have had the privilege to play on their OCX Baseball Academy teams. From a parents point of view, our boys have learned a lot from being on these teams. They fully understand the concept of "earned" playing time now. We are grateful for less of the political "BS" that goes on in the local rec leagues - and even more grateful to not be experiencing "Daddy ball" or "coach Dad" anymore.

GRIS Football has truly been life-changing for my daughter, who is a goalkeeper. After a…read morelife-threatening injury, we were searching for a place where she could safely rebuild her confidence and skills. Sam and Blake welcomed her with genuine care, guiding her through both physical and mental recovery. Their encouragement and expertise not only helped her regain her strength, kicking, and jumping abilities, but also transformed her footwork, enabling her to play confidently out the back and even on the field. Every week, she looks forward to training and leaves feeling motivated and supported. Sam and Blake's advice has made a huge difference--not just in her play, but in her outlook on life. We are deeply grateful for their dedication and compassion. If you want coaches who truly care and make a lasting impact, I cannot recommend GRIS Football highly enough!

My daughter has been training with Blake at Gris for the past six months and we are so happy with…read moreour decision. Her skills have noticeable improved and she really enjoys her time here while learning to be more effective on the field and in goal. For our family, we were going in between joining a club or doing one on one training to help her get to the next level and I am absolutely convinced that this was the best option. The facility at Gris is well thought out, with plenty of space for the athletes to do strength training and work on soccer skills. Coaches Blake and Sam have been great about creating a positive environment for my daughter to train in and it always feels like time well spent. We are very happy to have her here and would recommend it to others looking to improve skill sets and become a better, more versatile player overall.

Amazing coaches, great community and an excellent organization!…read more My 4 year old looks forward to going to his soccer practice 3 times a week, he met new friends there and enjoys the drills especially the scrimmages in the end of each practice. The academy also offers tournaments on non practice days, more than 120 kids attended the last one,trophies are given to 1st 2nd and 3rd place like any tournament. I see improvement and progress in my son's skills and competitiveness as he's growing with Ahlam. Highly recommend this academy!

Great experience and friendly environment by the team and coaches. They were very organized and my…read more5 year old loved it. He made new friends and has been looking forward to come to practice and play. I would recommend to anyone considering signing up their kid

Stay away from this club! Coaches may not show up to coach your daughters! They except to many…read moregirls and don't employ enough coaches. Balls supplied look like from 1980 and they don't number there jerseys. The gym they use Clava is an arm pit, they charge $10 for entry and $20 for parking!!! And the men's urinals don't work! And don't complain they'll kick your kid out of the program!!! $800 for what!!!

DO NOT waste your money on the club!!!!! Owners are extremely rude, unprofessional and only care…read moreabout pocketing money. The customer service bar here is 6 ft under. The girls are the LAST priority. If you have an issue with the club or complaints YOU WILL be KICKED OUT and not given a refund. You are also charged a $10 entrance fee and $20 parking to show up to your kids tournament for the program you already PAID $800 for them to be in. Your kids are also belittled because they don't even get the royalty of having a number on their jersey. My main question is: WHAT AM I PAYING FOR!?!?! Owners will also tag team on you, not reason with your complaints and make them seem like the best thing since sliced bread. Coaches are also highly unprofessional. I found coaches texting the girls in group chats. The owners will also abuse the power of having more girls in their program than they can support then LIE to you to make them look better when you have a concern. If I could I would give the club a 0. I please advise you to NOT have your children join this corrupt league!!!

My son has played soccer for 6 years, 2 seasons with AYSO and 4 with LNYSA, and we've had amazing…read morevolunteer coaches, fair play time and both fun and competitive WINNING seasons. This year we decided to try Elite soccer league to play closer to home, and it turned out to be one of the worst experiences we've had in youth sports. Starting with fees: we paid the standard league registration fees, but right before the first practice we learned we had to pay separately for uniforms and the coach, something no other rec league has ever charged us for, and none of this was communicated upfront. Ironically only league that charged for uniforms and at the same time did not enforce uniforms, there were kids that never once wore the uniform and the coach never addressed it. Now the coaching: they surprised us with a charge for a "pro coach" but what we got was worst than any parent volunteer we've ever had. The coach did nothing but scream the entire season, shouting confusing instructions while the kids were mid play, constantly criticizing and berating them on and off the field for everyone to witness rather than 1 on 1. It was toxic, chaotic and discouraging to watch. The "pro coach" also rarely rotated positions, and never rotated certain kids out. The same kids played the same positions week after week, while others barely got play time. That's unacceptable for a recreational league. It would've been one thing if he had a winning strategy, and kids were positioned to win games, but this wasn't the case, these kids not only lost all but one game; they were absolutely obliterated by HUGE margins (1-9, 0-8, etc.), and he still wouldn't make adjustments. One kid in particular who didn't sit out the entire season, couldn't run, tripped on his own feet and moved like molasses, and no he didn't score one of the 4 goals this team made ALL SEASON, also never wore the uniform. This team played defense the entire time, and never worked on basic offensive skills. It was painful to watch and even worst for the kids' morale. Losing is part of sports and part of learning, that wasn't the issue, it was the constant chaos, negativity, the way these kids were coached (if you can call it that), poor leadership, lack of support, and a toxic tone that made it unbearable. We couldn't wait until this season was over, this was by far the most disappointing program/league we've ever encountered, and any pleasure in attending games was out the window by week two. This was a completely wasted season for my son. We were warned by another mom whose child tried Elite last year, after playing with us at LYNSA the previous 2 years, the experience was so bad her son, he lost interest in soccer all together and hasn't played since; but I never in a million years imagined it could be this bad. I can confidently say, do not waste your money and your child's time with Elite Soccer league. Overall a horrendous experience.

I signed my six-year-old up because the website clearly promised one practice and one game a week…read more Instead, there were no practices at all. I asked for the advertised practices, and Elite said they'd set something up--but after that, they completely ghosted me despite multiple emails and texts. My son only went to one game, and it was such a disaster that he actually lost progress in just that day. Coaches were running around on the field with the kids, shouting instructions as they tried to figure things out, and the coach admitted she didn't know what she was doing and was only volunteering to avoid the cost of hiring a professional coach. This program is misleading, disorganized, and not at all what they advertise.

Hands down one of the best places to register your kid if you want them to develop. They work on…read moreinstilling confidence and having your child play fast. They work on basketball skills with kids four years old and up. High quality coach's that know how to communicate with your children. I can't recommend this place enough. They have a family atmosphere, Mr. Lawley cares about the development of all the children that are signed up. Both of my boys have seen amazing results since signing up.

This is hands down the best basketball facility in Orange County. It's clean and modern, with a…read morebeautiful mural and plenty of parking. The trainers are knowledgeable and skilled. Tony Vasaturo has been training my son for nearly three years and has played a crucial role in his development.