Mixed experience: depends on skill level and timing…read more One of my daughters had an OK experience. The other, who's at an intermediate level, had a tough time - not because of the sport, but because of the unsupportive environment. Some players act like mean girls and create a culture that's harsh for anyone still learning. On a related topic, some kids that pay their way into the club act like they've never been taught by their parents how to behave in public. On every serve, screaming, blaming others, returning balls aggressively. One player in particular was highly disruptive to everyone, and it was never addressed. If your child is already skilled in volleyball, they will fit in well here. But if they're still learning, this is likely not the nurturing environment you're looking for. Your experience will of course vary depending on time-of-year you're joining, luck of the draw of who is also joining, and whether Blue Royals Volleyball decides to address a few of these. They're clearly a well-established, decorated club, and I get that it can be frustrating when newer players aren't at the same level as the elite girls - but that doesn't give those girls a free pass to treat others like they don't belong.

My son goes for private lessons. The coaches are good working with young children. My son uses TOCA…read moreduring off-season to build his ball handling skills. I recommend this place.

I have taken some players from my team for some additional training and from what I experienced so…read morefar this is a fantastic opportunity for players of every level. The amount of touches that the.players experience is far above what I can provide at a regular team practice. The instructors/coaches seem to be interested in providing a good lesson plan.and they also give great ideas for what drills can be used during a regular practice session. The facility is bright and clean providing a great learning environment for development of first touch skills which is so important at upper levels of play. We will continue to come here and train on off days.

Advantage is such a great place. I love the staff, they are always welcoming, supportive, and…read morehelpful. The coaches are always helping the athletes become the best they can be. I love the camps and events that they hold, and they have a large variety of classes to attend! Come check them out, they are such a perfect gym for your little ones or ones on team! they have classes to attend from baby gym, to Optional/Xcel! Give this gym a try! You won't regret it.

My kids loved their coaches at Advantage Gymnastics. They came home excited to show what they…read morelearned and eager to go back. Then there was a change in management, which also brought new front desk staff. We have a young child who, before the management change, was allowed to sit on the edge of the mat about 15 feet away and would try to do the moves along with the class. With the old staff, we got an understanding smile and some pleasant conversation. Now? Condescending looks accompanied by comments like, "We'll have to charge you for another lesson if your child is on the floor." It's ATROCIOUS working with Advantage now. Here's what you can look forward to: 1) Frequent unanswered calls with no attempts to reply to voicemail 2) Billing issues (always in the gym's favor) 3) A lack of empathy/understanding/customer service 4) The greediest gym I've ever worked with Seriously, if the coaches weren't solid, we'd run away and never look back.

Unfortunately we had a less than mediocre experience with this camp. My daughter was placed in a…read moregroup well below her skill level and was forced to play with an 11in ball when the upcoming season requires her to play with a 12in ball. Kind of defeats the purpose of getting her ready for the next season. Wish I would have known it would cost $400 to have her play with the wrong size ball and get inadequate training. My daughter asked to play with a 12in ball and she was told "no, everyone has to use an 11in ball in this group." When asked to have her moved they said because she only had 1 year of experience that she needed to be in a lower level group despite the fact that she trained extensively outside of camp and her team just went to state a few weeks prior. Girls in her group were barely able to catch and throw balls (it's now week 6 of 8 and girls in her group are still struggling). When we spoke with Eve, she said she personally evaluated my daughter herself which my daughter said she's never did. Eve's assistant said my daughter could barely catch and throw which also was untrue because I stayed and watched and she never missed a ball. I asked my daughter if she missed a lot of throws that maybe I didn't see and she said no. After catching instructors in 2 lies it was decided it was best to take her to a real instructor. After attending a few practices it became very apparent that we were mislead. There are not enough coaches for players at this camp. Unfortunately most girls are left standing around waiting for the next exercise. The cheaper price of this camp may be tempting but not worth it. Invest in a real softball camp for your daughters.

I was a bit hesitant to enroll my daughter in this camp since she was on the Kirkland All Star team…read morelevel and I was not sure what level of softball would be offered. There were many girls that were on the all star team that were enrolled so my daughter enrolled. I stopped in periodically to see what they were doing and asked my daughter daily on what they did during the day. I will say that instructor to student ratio looked to be about 8-1. The instructors were collegiate players from freshmen to All American levels. If you are expecting a very detailed instruction on every aspect of the game, you should be enrolling in private lessons. But this camp does separate skill levels and allow girls of like skill levels and interests to train together. They really attempt to build up team work, sportsmanship and overall skill development while encouraging everyone to participate and have fun. The group breakouts are great for individual skill development but that typically only happens once a week. Is this a bit of a daycare, maybe but the skill development and fun factor and the new friends made was well worth the participation in the camp. I am a coach and I know there are many elements that help players develop teamwork, attitude and skill development are just a couple. I used my son who has played baseball at very high levels both before and after the camp and we both saw a good improvement in my daughter's skill level. If you are looking for a detailed batting lesson or specific fielding skills, please enroll a private lesson with your favorite instructor, there are many around. We plan on enrolling my daughter again in DBTR camp next year.

I realized that I never updated this review. SYB made things right for my daughter - so much so…read morethat we are signing her up for another season :)

We have played with this league before. Were hoping to this year as well. We missed the reg bc we…read moredidn't know they were open. We are not on social media and we did not receive an email that reg was open. It has a been a rough year with my mother dying. So things have slipped through the cracks. Feeling very sad for our daughter who was hoping to play!

WBI is hands down the best baseball organization around! Coach Watson has designed this program to…read morebe the full package. You won't find that anywhere else! WBI not only teaches an outstanding baseball curriculum, they also focus on player development which is just as important in my opinion. You only get out what you put in & WBI teaches kids that with hard work and discipline, anything is possible. My son joined WBI last fall and his growth these past few months is unreal! He thoroughly enjoys every minute spent at WBI and is so pleased to see how his hard work is paying off! The drive, dedication, and discipline Coach Granich models is phenomenal. It's one thing to be an amazing coach but it's another thing to be a fantastic all-around role model. My son looks up to Coach Granich. The phenomenal values taught at WBI will help mold these young men into outstanding adults well past their years of playing baseball and to me that is priceless!

Scott Watson and his highly qualified coaching staff are amazing. They have taken our son's game to…read morethe next level and have him on the path to playing college baseball. The training is not just physical but mental, all aspects of the game taught and developed. We cannot say Thank you enough. Travis R.

We switched from a very popular Seattle select team - and I could not be happier. The ethics,…read moremorality and discipline that are taught at this club are beyond anything my son has experienced and he's been a very serious player for about 8 years now. in addition, parent communication is exemplary - something that was lacking at our previous club. My son is himself again - he was so intimidated by the competitive, toxic mentality the other club encouraged - and began to show signs of it, which was bothersome to me - Elevate tolerates none of it - and teaches the importance of being a good teammate, person and student. Also, his skills are improving with every practice. The coaching is beyond better than our last place. I couldn't be more grateful for Elevate. It has made my son love the game of baseball again.

Coaches for ages 14 & under don't all get background checks. There have been a series of poor role…read moremodels getting kicked out of games, treating players poorly, and discouraging players from Little League. Not everyone in the program is an issue, but management keeps giving second chances to coaches who treat customers badly. I would stick to organizations like Seattle Select and City Baseball are just safer and have real baseball professionals organizing their teams.

After researching several martial arts programs for my son, a friend highly recommended Active…read moreMartial Arts in Mill Creek WA, and I'm so glad we decided to check it out. From our very first class, we could tell this was a truly special place. The instructors are incredibly energetic, encouraging, and genuinely invested in every child. It's obvious that the students love being there, and it's amazing to see the confidence, pride, and sense of accomplishment they develop. At first, I was a little intimidated by the size of the classes and the fact that the more experienced students help teach the newer ones. It didn't take long to realize that's one of the things that makes this program so unique. The mentorship creates a supportive environment where everyone learns from one another, and the older students develop leadership skills while helping the younger ones succeed. Active does an exceptional job of blending respect, discipline, and confidence-building into a fun, positive, and welcoming atmosphere. I would wholeheartedly recommend Active to any family looking for an outstanding martial arts program for their child.

Just had my son's 9th birthday here! It was a hit!! This is an incredible venue for a birthday…read moreparty. The kids were engaged and loved the activities and the staff made this a truly memorable experience for the kids and parents. Cameron is phenomenal with his positive energy and enthusiasm with the kids. So if you're looking for an easy show up and have a great time place for a kids birthday this is one of the best I've had!