Hi Katherine, I would like to thank you for welcoming me to…read morethe Venture County Pickleball Club yesterday. I enjoyed meeting you and playing with your family of pickleballer's. They all made me feel right at home. I will let all our members know in LaQuinta about your club and your contact information. Thanks again Jeff Bush

I tried this run club for the first time in June 2025. It meets every Wednesday at Tarantula Hill…read moreBrewing at 6 pm. There is a big group, about 40 people and 6 dogs. Your dog can run, and be outside at the Brewery afterwards. We had the option of a 3, 4 or 5 mile run. Those going 3 miles take a short break as the 4 mile group continues a bit further. All of the people were friendly, and it was a beautiful day for running. The organizer, Carly, is very nice.

Any level of swim is available at CVMM. There are ages from college into retirement. I started to…read moreimprove my stroke and enjoyed the coaching, multiple workouts throughout the week and the camaraderie.

CVMM is fantastic. The coaching is top notch and there are actually multiple swim locations…read more There's the CLU pool, the westlake althletic club, and rancho simi pool. There are multiple swims each day. CVMM is also great for cycling and running training. I first joined for the swimming and found myself enjoying the team atmosphere for the running and cycling as well. Coach Nancy and her team of coaches are award winning and distinguished.

We have had an extraordinary experience with Chris Harger and his team of…read morecoaches at Spectrum Volleyball Club. Our son and his friend started with the club when they were 14 and Chris helped them develop good values, inspired them to develop good study skills, helped them to visualize a successful future, and last but not least, taught them strong volleyball skills and strong team values. We have seen our son's skills and self esteem develop beyond our wildest dreams through our son's involvement with Chris and his team. Spectrum Volleyball Club is far more than a sport - boys develop into wonderful young men by being a part of Chris Harger's team.

In my opinion Chris is in it for the money. Against our better judgment we let our son play on…read moreChris' team. We figure it would be good exposer for him. He hardly ever played him. I know all parent think there children should play more. But our son was a good player; he was good enough to be on the team. In reality I think he was just good enough for Chris to cash our check. My son did not go back this year to play. There were a few other players on the team that hardly ever played. One boy was really tall and an asset to our team, but he hardly ever played. That player was going out of state to play volleyball; after the season he figure he wasn't good enough to play so changed his college plans and isn't playing volleyball. Our son will continue to play high school volleyball. We were fortunate that his high school coach was so positive. One boy Chris sought out and told the boy he needed him on the team, his parents told me that Chris showed up at one of his games to asked him to play, emailed and called to try and get him back on the team. He hardly ever played the boy, he was sad. He was crushed. This boy was a good player, I saw him in the paper and he made First Team All CIF. So he wasn't a bad player. I hope that boy didn't quit, he was crushed. I would NEVER recommend him to anyone. To add insult to injury, he email us with a flyer attached asking us to recommend him to other people. Instead I wrote this review. Hopefully it was save some boys son heartach and some parent some money.

I played for the Coach, Vic Paladino, Very nice guy. But, he is not trustworthy and is not a man…read moreof his words. He will take you for his money and then not play you. He plays extreme favorites and "daddy ball" All of 6 of his coaches are dads, whose daughters get all of the playing time. There are many other travel ball options. Do not play for this team.

Reef is a wonderful program and we have had nothing but positive experiences with Brock and…read moreNatalie. With 2 children in the Locals program, Reef VBC provides a supportive and highly professional environment where kids can gain and further their volleyball skills. I have seen my children's skills exponentially increase through the instruction and guidance provided at Reef. The team culture they create is positive and encouraging, and allows the children to learn to love the game without the pressure of intense coaching at this beginner level. Highly recommend.

I'm a father of three daughters with twenty plus years of experience with all volleyball clubs in…read morethe area. We made the mistake of going with Reef for my oldest daughter and vowed not to return because of the coaching favorites and politicking. Unfortunately we went back years later which was even a bigger mistake. My wife was team Mom and we were told by Coach Greg Harasymowycz that it's known in the local volleyball community that you must "kiss the ring" of owner Brock Redmond or the club will hold it against your child. Boy was Coach Greg right. Other issues such as coaches partying all night in Orlando and then barely being be able to coach the next morning was common place. In fact the last day of the Orlando tournament Coach Greg Harasymowycz claimed that he had a a migraine and could barely function on the sideline. We found out that he as well as all the other coaches were at local bar until close. Next time I will go with a club that prioritizes my kids development on and off the court especially for the big money they charge.

Coach Alix has been such a great coach for the team. He strikes the perfect balance between being…read morefirm with the players while still being incredibly encouraging and positive. You can tell he truly cares about the kids and their development, both individually and as a team. Being part of DAC has been such a great experience for our family. We've built our own little soccer family through the club and are so proud of all the players and how much they've grown.

I honestly wish I could tell every parent looking at Development Academy of California (DAC) to…read morethink twice--for the well-being of their kids and for the love of the sport. Our family's experience with Coach Alix goes back multiple years across a couple different clubs while our son was playing youth club soccer. When you first meet him, he can be very charismatic and convincing. He talks about big plans for player development, teams, and future opportunities. In our experience, though, a lot of those plans never seemed to materialize. What concerned us most was the coaching environment. During games and practices, the coaching style often involved a lot of yelling at very young players. Kids need coaching and accountability, but they also need encouragement and respect. When games don't go well, the reaction often seemed to swing between yelling and complete disengagement. There were multiple times where he appeared to turn away from the game and focus on his phone instead of actually coaching. We also saw certain players get singled out repeatedly in ways that felt more personal than instructional. If your son is really lucky, he might draw from Coach Alix: "Do you have a brain?" or "Do you understand English?" Yes, productive commentary and rhetorical questions directed at 8 and 9 year olds. For parents coming from AYSO and exploring club soccer for the first time, it's worth knowing that this kind of atmosphere is not typical. There are many clubs where coaches push kids to improve while still treating them with respect and building a real love for the game. Many of the stronger players and families move on, which unfortunately wasn't surprising given the environment. My suggestion: watch several practices and especially games, talk to current and former families, and make sure the coaching style is the kind of environment you want for your child. Subjecting our child to Alix for so long is one of the biggest regrets I have in my 10+ years of parenting.