This league is pretty bad. Unevenly matched teams and some stacked to the point that it's like why bother. The league dumped a bunch on newbies on my sons team this year and we were highly disadvantage. What kid decided in 7th or 8th grade they want to suddenly pick up a new sport anyway? It's been a major handicap and disappoint to the few kids on the team they know the game and feel defeated. Why not run a draft system? No, they would be able to buddy up but at least you would have more evenly matched teams and some real competitive games instead of the same teams slaughtering everyone other every weekend? We will not be back again and will be telling everyone else we know to go elsewhere too. read more

I would never let my children play in this league knowing they could be subjected to the aggressive husky female representative that continually interrupted a conversation I was trying to conduct with a polite Man who said his name was Aaron Rogers,(not to be confused with the Pro QB, I didn't question the legitimacy-didn't care). He was representing this organization well, and as he and I were desperately trying to have a discussion, she Continued to mouth off and interrupt our conversation Right in front of my children - she made them feel very uncomfortable. She came out of nowhere and acted like she was in charge while she made an ASS out of herself, and the organization, showing her true nasty disposition that No responsible parent would trust allowing their children to be around. Unfortunately my children had to witness such moronic "adult" behavior & god forbid think she represented any sort of example of how to act or treat others just in general. Even though the polite man And I both did our best to ignore her, she kept desperately trying to engage & trigger me in the background while he and I spoke, and my children had to endure her endless, continuous rhetoric aimed at their Father who simply asked the Man a simple question that he was respectfully trying to answer. Why would she even force herself into our conversation in the first place? Even the man was desperately trying to continue our polite and calm conversation as she rambled insults and disrespectful remarks towards me in the background again, right in front of my children. Again, he and I both did our best to Ignore her so We could finish OUR calm/respectful conversation. Now this sort of asinine behavior is not uncommon unfortunately in these leagues, BUT as someone who REPRESENTS the league in whatever half-assed "role" she may have been given, what a disgrace to what I'll assume from the calm gentleman I was speaking with, is hard working Mature adults trying to give kids the best experience possible in an organized team sport. Possible name of "mary" is the poster child for the "bad apple" saying, for sure, but Irrelevant to Me at this point. Its a shame because I have a small team of kids that express interest in playing organized sports. I would ONLY allow them to engage in a safe/respectful/sportsmanship supported league, and I can guarantee I will not allow any kids I care about around an organization that allows this sort of dysfunctional adult to hold ANY position that gives them access to the members, especially impressionable children. This experience unfortunately supports other bad reports I had heard about this league, from fellow parent word of mouth and in my involvement with organized sport leagues. Our children are exposed to enough triggered anger & irresponsible adult behavior as it is in todays politically charged climate, the Last place we need to endure such irresponsible asinine behavior is out at the park / field where many mature adults take the responsibility seriously to show a positive role model attitude IFO impressionable children & young adults, and to represent examples of, and harbor the maturity to understand the importance of respect and sportsmanship etc, Remembering these kids just want to play and have fun . A HARD PASS on this league. read more

Play Flag Football - Sports Clubs Near Me - Campbell, California

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We signed up for the Spring 2020 season right before the coronavirus pandemic hit the US. After paying $175 for the season and extra uniform parts, the season got postponed due to the pandemic. About 8 weeks after the season being postponed, we received a package with all the uniform And team gear we ordered. About 2 weeks after receiving the uniform etc, Nation Flag Football canceled the entire session due to the virus. I received a convoluted email explaining the employees and uniforms etc and why they CANT issue a refund but only a 40$ credit towards the next season. I personally felt very frustrated with this. I would think that during a national pandemic, where not only parents are out of work, children are on lockdown, people are dying... the league would consider offering all spring players to come back for the next season. Since they've already paid. But it's very clear that National Flag Football is not concerned about parents or players. Their actions and policies for a new season have shown me that all they care about is making money. Who cares if these kids can no longer afford football bc of Coronavirus. They got out money, and it is what it is. Please excuse me while I join i9 sports. read more

Well run league with greater customer service, would recommend to any other parent. Give out great equipment and are very helpful with any special request. read more

Mark Kibort failed as a coach in numerous ways. I would hope PFF would offer a coachs survey so I could explain why. Five positive seasons with the league. One bad season negates the whole experience. The problem is systemic and can be resolved with a minor adjustment mentioned in previous reviews. The change might impact enrollment numbers. Take the cash and move on. Such is youth sports. read more

There are two flag football leagues here on Yelp, not sure which is the right one, so leaving this in both places: My son just finished his second season of flag football, in the SF league that plays on Treasure Island. It was just great. All the kids had a fantastic time, the league was pretty well organized given all the moving parts, the refs were great, and other than a few of the coaches (dads) who took the whole thing too seriously (and they were in the minority) this was a great experience. I'd say one of the best thing about this league is that the athletic kids can shine, and the kids who aren't that talented still find roles they are good at and feel good about it. read more

*Avoid this league* It was supposed to be my kids first football season, my husband (former football player) had signed up to coach. Even before COVID hit, their communication was poor. When COVID hit and they delayed the season, we were willing to wait. A few months in, we requested a refund as we weren't interested in waiting any longer. They finally canceled the season and offered a future credit. Again, I emailed several times and called with no response. Now over a full year later, I have contacted the news and an attorney who specializes in fraudulent business' and I finally, I receive an email from a John no last name and he calls anyone complaining about his business on Yelp "Karen's". What a disappointing for what was supposed to be a great introduction of football to my boys. We have been in contact with several other families who have been scammed by this company. If you've had the same experience and you'd like to share. Please contact me at melissadelben1@gmail.com read more

+1 to Heba A. 9/21/20 - My son has been a part of this league for 2 years pre-Covid, and that part has been fine. League has done a fine job. But we paid for Spring league 2020, pre-Covid, and still have not gotten our $189 refund. We have since moved out of the area, and despite my +10 emails and calls to office, No response. Very frustrating. I suggest anyone else experiencing anything similar with money withheld to add their frustrations here until someone from the organization does something to amend the situation. read more

Absolutely horrible company! I would give negative stars if possible. Contacted them multiple times, never answers the phone. Also tried to cheat payment out of people. We have credit from the pandemic, but now they claim the credit is expired, no refunds & no credit. After reading the reviews below, seems like this has been their greedy cunning practice to many families! I'll have to talk to my attorney & see the possibility of taking them to the court. They need to be held responsible. read more

Agree with others. I moved out of area and they won't refund my money. No response to any emails. Was poorly run organization before, now I have zero respect. Would definitely NOT participate even if I was around and they opened up. read more

Unsafe league! Teenage referees don't enforce rules when coaches yell at them. Don't know what rules are. League promised improvements and did not follow through. Will register with another league. read more

I'd put zero stars if I could. Buyers beware! As others have said, this company has not responded at all during the pandemic and has stolen our money. We signed up for spring 2020 last February and paid $175. Initially they posted a delay to the season on their website and then come June there was nothing. Yet, come late summer the website has sign ups for fall '20, and now winter and spring '21! I have emailed and called numerous times to no avail. I just filed a complaint with https://reportfraud.ftc.gov and made a report. With enough reports there is an investigation. Anything we can do to get our money back. read more

Agree with other reviews. Have yet to refund the $350 fee for the season, in a global pandemic. Every other sports organization has refunded, but Play Flag Football has not, and will not respond to emails or phone calls. It's pretty bad and I would NOT recommend. read more

Worst sports organization! I paid for the flag football practice before the pandemic, and they don't respond to inquiries regarding when to start the practice, don't refund my money. Other sports teams already started the outdoor practice long ago. They don't have excuses not to start their training. And further more, they cannot withhold our payment if they don't provide the service! Thieves! read more

I have two boys who have played a lot of sports over the last 15 years. I don't have unrealistic expectations but this was our worst sporting experience. My son played two seasons. The first was just ok but lacking in organization. The second was horrible. The coaches don't appear to want to be there, held zero practices outside of the games and the last coach let his misbehaved son ruin the team spirit. We won't be returning. read more

My boys have played for this league for the past 9 years, three seasons every year. My husband coached both teams. While this organization is not perfect, the guy who runs it is passionate about making this a great experience for the kids. There are rules that are imposed on him by the facilities he rents from but he tries his best to accommodate and be flexible. We never considered going to another league. read more

Absolute worst business. If I could give 0 stars I would. They don't take responsibility for anything and just ignore loose end liabilities. Be very cautions in dealing with them as they are not what they seem. AVOID! read more

My son, now 14, has played in this league since he was 8 and it has been incredible for him. It has given him confidence and built his self esteem. He looks forward to every game and makes new friends every season. John the director and the rest of his staff are excellent people, always working hard to make the seasons great. It is a great outlet for any child to get exercise, structure, discipline, social interaction and competitiveness. I am amazed to see a single negative review, but read for yourself and you will find those reviews speak volumes more about those individuals than they do about the Play Flag Football organization. It's a shame how petty and self absorbed some people can be, putting themselves...or even they're DOG in front of what's best for their own child! There are no recruiters here so if you're looking to get your kid an NFL contract and you're going to whine about the ref's calls then perhaps this league isn't for you. Play Flag Football is a great organization and I would strongly recommend them to anyone looking for a great activity for their child. read more

This is a great organization that kept EVERYONE in the loop during the pandemic. When people sign up for a league I wonder if they read the print before agreeing to pay. Don't let a couple of rude parents stray you away from this great league. My son has learned a lot about life and football during his journey! Coaching experience may vary. Thank you Play Flag Football for getting our kids back on the field! read more

This is my 4 yr. olds 1st season and I have to say even though he is shy due to this being his first season his coach involves him in the game and reassures him which I honestly love. They motivate the kids to try hard and always dotheir best without making them feel bad if a play doesn't go as planned. Remembering they are kids. Parents need to relax and let their kids enjoy the sport. Like I tell my husband if when kids play they're constantly getting yelled at they won't enjoy the sport. Definitely recommend this organization. Planning on signing him up for another season. read more

Best flag football league in the area. It is a great safe, fun, and learning environment for the kids. The owner John is on top of everything and makes sure the kids get the best football experience possible. If this rating went up to 10, it would be a 10/10 easily. read more

They were a good organization about 4 years ago. Declining super fast. Poor organization. Doing leagues with only 2 teams for the sake of doing leagues, playing same team twice a week for 3 out of 5 weeks- this isn't fun for kids. Inconsistent refereeing. Yet prices keep increasing. Just a money grab now. read more

Kids have fun, but League is unfair and teams are very very Unbalanced!? We played in this league for 4 seasons. We were in a loosing team for 4 seasons in a row. My child was so frustrated and hoped for next season to get better but that never occurred. The strong coaches and strong teams stay together season after season hand picking their players. All the other kids get drafted into the "loosing" sides with kids that have never played before and get the sucky coaches! If you don't believe me try it for yourself. I complained to the league directors twice about the teams are not rebalanced and they cannot allow teams to stay together season after season and not allowing other kids onto those teams. They vowed its not true and they make efforts to equal things out blah blah blah. Stop giving us the baloney. Our team lost every game in the season and often was beaten with a massive margin of 30-0. Do you realize how demoralizing that is for young kids week after week after week and then to get blown out of the water in the tournament. This is a joke!! A waste of time!! Worse - league directors and management team that just take your money and don't listen to patent feedback and do what is right for our kids. Not the example for our kids. Sorry! read more

Great program to get kids playing but officials and refs can get intimidated by zealous parents as their is little oversight or supervision. Our experience was great with our coach but mixed with quality of games which can affect kids. I'd advise pursuing school sports over this if possible. These problems were outlined in another yelp review which recently got deleted. read more

My son and a few of his friends play in this league and they have a great time. I've always had a prompt response from their office staff as well whenever I have had questions. Would definitely recommend this league to others! read more

This is the best place to teach your child about football. Kids do not needs pads or helmets to play the game of football. The 5on5 format is great for getting all the kids involved in learning the basics of running, passing and catching in football. There are 3 seasons a year to accommodate everyone anytime of the year. I'd recommend getting your children in this league. read more

I tried out this company hoping my kid would learn football and have fun while doing so. I got just that. Coaches were great, team members were supportive, staff was excellent and the jerseys seemed so official. read more

I have had 3 sons play and they all loved it!!! It was always so much fun watching them play on Sundays. The coaches were incredible and worked very well with the kids. The league was great (and the kids LOVED the trophies!). Highly recommend!!! read more

Signed my nephew up for the summer camp. He really enjoyed it, we can't wait to join the regular season. Very organized and well run.

We play in the winter Livermore league. There is not that many things to do around here so we were so happy to see an organized sport in our area. The coaches were other parents, so that was fun. It was super organized and whenever I had a question I just called the number on the website and they got back to me pretty fast. read more

Best run youth organization my kids have participated in! Quality, non-profit organization that teaches positive coaching to parents & kids have a lot of fun! Any rating less than 5 stars that I've read here look like they come from from parents whose kid's team didn't win. It's about the kids learning & having fun...let's not teach our kids that winning is all there is. Thank you for running such fun year-round leagues! read more

What an amazing organization that gives back to the community! I contacted the director about a scholarship for a client and he called me back immediately and was happy to help this young individual. Thank you for thinking of your community and children who need support, structure, and positive role models. read more

My son has been in this league for 2 years and he loves it! We have had one issue only and it was quickly resolved by Adrienne and John! Keep up the good work! read more

This league is best. Never have I seen a league run more smoothly. The owner John really knows what he is doing and allows for the kids to have as much fun as possible. This league is exceptional and would recommend it to everyone and anyone. read more

My kids enjoy being a part of the community built by this league. Well organized and professionally operated.

We just finished the Winter Season. Coach was great (volunteer parents: one offense and head coach, one defense). Kids were outstanding and learned a lot from the coaches. League is TERRIBLE though. Referee absolutely ruined their season with unfair calls and bad attitude... when coach asked about a call to try to help his kids who were finally in tears, ref simply yelled "That's another 10 yards!". (BTW, our coach was a referee for college rec leagues, so he never crossed the line. I heard the ref later telling the league official that our coach spit at him, which was a complete lie!) What an awful example for our kids. This league is about kids, right? Didn't seem like it. When complained to league onsite, NOTHING was done. League also does not check birth certificates and it's a known fact that children OLDER than the age ranges play down (in lower age bracket), although this is supposedly against their policy. Teams end up being very unbalanced. We'll take our kids, and our coaches, to the league run by the NFL. This league is a complete racket. read more

Horrible league!!!!! Don't waste your money. Refs are not consistant and rules are constantly changed. Confuses children. Not fair to the kids. Horrible horrible league! And I see a comment from one person saying all of the bad reviews are from parents whose kids lost. Let me tell you my son's team won every game. Doesn't change the bad review. Thus league sucks!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Wondering what is going on with this program? I thought we were supposed to receive information on Monday but today is Wednesday and nothing! $150 is not money that I tend to throw away! I really need to hear from someone there or legal action will occur next! read more

There are uneven passion and mentally with coaching. Some are extremely eager in winning. Some are more focused with kids enjoying the play. This needs to be consistent, some kids/parents wants to learn more tactics while others are just there to enjoy weekend sports. Unfortunately, if you're matched against a coach with different expectation you'll have difficult time through out the season. read more

This was our first season with Play Flag Football on Sundays at Treasure Island. our son was on a school class team with a Dad who volunteered to be the coach. It was a blast! It couldn't have been a better experience for all of our boys. Only thing I'd add is we noticed is that some of the Dads from other teams took it a little too seriously. It's not great to see kids cry from the pressure put on them after a botched play. C'mon people, its supposed to be FUN for the kids! They're not trying out for the NFL! Other than that, we thought the league organizers and coaches were top notch. And its pretty nice to be out on T.I. in the sunshine, coffee in hand, on a Sunday morning, too. read more