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.

My boys have been playing here every season for years. Shannon and Mike run a great league and my…read moreboys play year round here. I definitely recommend them to anyone looking to get their kids into sports.

My son and daughter have played for NFL Flag for about seven years. Because of this league, both my…read morechildren became excited to play sports. My son grew a passion for tackle football, which he now excels at, while my 12-year-old daughter now has aspirations of playing professional flag football. They play every season. Mike and Shannon are always ready to help and pour their hearts out to the families. I can't thank this league enough for its direction, opportunity, and guidance!

My almost 5 year old son has a slight fear of getting his face wet and had previously attended 3…read moresessions at crpd last summer. He did not learn or retain much from those sessions, between his fear of putting his face in the water, inability to keep warm (a neoprene shorty was still too cold in the summer) and short attention span. When I signed up for Connect the dots l picked lessons at midday to ensure it was warm enough for him. The main difference I noticed was that lessons were very focused. There were learning goals to be met each day, and most of the time it was exciting and fun but sometimes the kids reach an area outside of their comfort zone and the teachers at connect the dots don't back off. They firmly but gently keep working on it. That's why these 1-on-1 lessons cost more. My son had McKenna, the new lady teacher and he did well. Not a tear in the end but of course, if we don't keep practicing he will forget what he learned. Other things that will help your child to maximize learning at these lessons (not requirement but helps) -Sufficient upper body strength to push/lift themselves out of edge of pool -Able to understand/follow instruction in English -Able to handle being in and out of water in outdoor environment for 25 mins (my son needed neoprene suit and midday lessons) -Ability to coordinate limbs I watched a 6 year old learn to thread water, and swim the length of the pool (12 feet?) and he came in with some fear of water like my son.

What a wonderful swimming class! It was worth every penny, and worth taking the time. My son is a…read moreconfident swimmer, and is ready to take on this summer! I would recommend this place to everybody.

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.

Gold Coast Water Polo has been a great experience for my kids. The coaches are great, very…read moreencouraging. They teach them good sportsmanship along with the fundamentals of the game. They push them to their full potential in a positive way. We have loved playing with them this past 2 years! If your child loves the water, take them to the practices and see how much fun there is to have!

The best coaching on the west coast. Dedication is their best trait. If you want your kid in shape…read moreand around great kids and coaches sign up with Gold Coast Water Polo club.

Our child absolutely LOVES this swim school…read more From the moment we arrive, they light up knowing they get to see their instructor, "Ms. Ay-ba" (Ava) and when it's time to leave, they're always asking for "more pool!" In just a few months, we've watched them grow from hesitant to completely confident--jumping in, swimming, and fully trusting their instructor. They're now learning to float and roll, and seeing that pride and excitement has been incredible. This program has given them not just essential water safety skills, but confidence, joy, and a genuine love for the water. We are so grateful for the positive impact it's had on our family

My son went here 5 months didn't learn how to swim. I took him out and put him in lessons at ymca…read moreand he's swimming in 3 days all by himself. Really frustrating. The people are really nice though

Great league! Have been both a player and now parent / coach of the league and I can say with…read moreconfidence that it is well run and a great experience for kids.

Well organized league with lots of kids playing. They have had a lot of fun for all different ages…read moreand sizes.

I've been using 805 LifeGuard for my daughter's swim lessons and also used one of their lifeguards…read morefor her birthday pool party. Jasper is so responsive and helpful while coordinating us with the best guard or instructor based on our needs. Highly recommend anyone for lessons of all ages. Babies too!!!

What amazing service and safety! Jaden was fantastic at our party we hosted. There were 30 kids…read morefrom 3-11 years old and Jaden was very engaged with the kids and coaching them on safety while still having fun. Also a bonus that all the kids loved when he was suggesting different pool games to play.