River City Futbol Club is the newest amateur, travel soccer team in the San Antonio area. The club…read moreis new but already off to an amazing start, run by the young, energetic director and coach, Demingo Lopes. The club has plans to expand to at least four teams and is holding tryouts for players born between '97 and '01 throughout May '12. Check out their site -- http://www.rivercityfc.com -- for all the details. My son is now in his second season with Demingo (first season with River City FC). He and we, his parents, have nothing but positive to say about the experience. We were a struggling team suffering from inconstant coaching for years. In one season, Demingo took us from mid-table to winning our division. Now we are playing up and enjoying the challenge of it. As far as fees, compare them to any other pay club in the San Antonio -- and Austin, for that matter -- club and you'll be surprised that RCFC is the least expensive of the lot, which came as a complete surprise. A real value. The kids learn quickly and grow as people along the way. We've had mixed experience with other clubs along the way -- literally being taught to cheat to win or being yelled at in an utterly non-helpful manner -- but again, it's all been positive since our switch to RCFC.

PARENTS BEWARE. This club is riddled with nothing but…read morebroken promises and deceit. The owner is the most irresponsible and dishonest person you'll ever meet. We spent two years with this club and it was nothing but frustration. The owner repeatedly asks for money from the parents, despite them having already paid a full years' dues, only to pocket almost every penny. Hence the reason he was constantly needing more money from the parents. How he is still in business is a mystery. This club is a farce.

I don't know why basic hot dogs just taste better here during a game with an ice cold Dr. Pepper…read more Their seasoned fries are pretty good. And if you happen to go to a Saturday morning game, if they have breakfast tacos, snatch some of the brisket or sausage and egg up. They are damn good! This place is relatively clean although it appear to need some maintenance and cosmetic work. But hey, what do you expect when it's all done by a few volunteers - pretty good job they are doing though maintaining the fields.

I'm diggin on my new gym!…read more After relocating from the northside I decided to switch up my gym membership to some place closer to my new home bc let's face it - I won't go often if it's not convenient... So, I decided to go back to the Spectrum. I was a member here for several years when I lived on this side of town before and I always loved it. This particular location is fantastic. The size of the gym is big enough to mean you probably won't have killer wait times and you also won't get lost wandering around. They offer a great class schedule and I appreciate the varied times of day each of the classes are offered so I can usually find something to fit my schedule. The instructors are really wonderful. I have attended classes here at various fitness levels on my way to getting in shape and I've never felt like I wasn't up to par to participate. They always offer great encouragement to keep going and push myself, which I completely appreciate. They have a women only fitness room, which I don't care a ton about having, but it does make it nice during peak hours to have some extra machines to jump on and get a good workout without the wait. The locker rooms are superb. I could spend almost as much time in the sauna as I do on the treadmill if I'm not careful. I don't have kids, but they do have a big kid's area so you can drop them off and get a workout.

Just a heads up, the Spectrum gyms have been purchased by Golds and this is now considered a…read moreplatinum tier Golds Gym location. The transition has been smooth but it has me sad that it's not considered a "fancy" gym any more. I looked at Golds before deciding to go with Spectrum despite the cost due to the amenities and convenience. I worked with Erin when deciding to join, and she had quick and thorough answers to all of my questions and concerns. I joined last summer with a friend who lives nearby. The location was a very big determining factor in our decision to join- it's between work and home for me, so it's not that hard to pack a bag and make myself go daily before coming home. When you first join, you get a free session with a trainer- this was relatively wasted on me, aside from learning how to use the elliptical and getting a more thorough tour of the facilities than my initial visit. Unless you have a specific goal you are trying to attain or are truly clueless about what you're doing and have no friends who can teach you, I would consider the trainers overpriced. Then again, I haven't used them so maybe they're worth it. Make your own decision. As far as classes, the first one I went to remains my favorite- Friday night zumba with Kim is the reliable constant to start off my weekend right. Kim is the best, and I would even travel to the Universal City location to work with her Sunday class on the rare occasion that I run into a scheduling conflict on Fridays. The other zumba classes at this location have run through a few different instructors- Monday is a sweet, peppy latina whose body moves in a way mine simply can't but her workouts wear me out appropriately; Wednesdays and Thursdays used to be Ana who was young and had an annoying habit of checking herself out in the mirror and who neglected to utilize verbal instructions, relying instead on participants copying her body motions which is difficult when she's not directly in your line of vision, but now she's gone and I miss her brutal workouts; she's been replaced by Annie who also does classes at Rogers Ranch and who does the body pump class immediately following on Wednesday but I haven't been ballsy enough to try it yet; and the weekend classes are either too early (830 on a Saturday? No thanks, please move this to 1030 or so) or have changed instructors frequently- Margaret/Margarita(?) to a Karen?, to yet another unfamiliar face. I've also taken yoga here, but not consistently so I cannot really comment on those instructors. Everyone I've worked with has been very professional and polite though. The gym itself seems huge when you first come in, and I was very self conscious at first, preferring to stay in the tiny, unventilated women's gym for the first several months of my membership before finally moving to the main room. The machines are almost always available, though the gym tends to get busy at 5pm when everyone gets off work- which is why I try to get there by 430, which is also perfect timing to watch Jeopardy for the first half of my workout! ;) The weights and resistance machines seem to be well-spaced and members are good about putting things back where they belong. Machines are usually in good working order, and I really appreciate the individual TVs on the middle row of ellipticals- that's where you're most likely to find me! The locker rooms are spacious and there are private nooks available for those who want them. I prefer the locker rooms at this location to others I've found at the Bandera Pointe and 281 locations. I have not yet utilized the pools or the steam room/sauna, but will update my review when I do. The thing I want to rave about most in this (excessively long) review is the EMPLOYEES and AMAZING CUSTOMER SERVICE! In addition to great classes, the front desk staff and locker room staff are the best! I am on a first name basis with the majority of the employees here (Devin, Jesse, Derek, Marissa, Erin, and all the rest!) and I have to say that it really does make a difference in my approach to working out. I feel more of a sense of belonging to this gym than any other I've been to, and it also gives me a mental sense of accountability- I am here daily, and they know it and expect me, and when they don't see me due to a vacation or my "cheating" on them with another location, they notice my absence. I am beyond thrilled with the staff here and they are a large reason I continue to come back. Had there been staff turnover when the Golds transition took place, I likely would have left. The membership is pricey compared to other options available, but none of the people here and the convenience of location (for me) can't be beat. The classes are great, and I look forward to utilizing more of the amenities and resources available. This is the best gym and I truly look forward to going here each day!

Nice fields with plenty of space to park. They have a nice concession stand but the only thing…read moreabout it is that it's quite a walking distance from the fields itself. They also need to upkeep the grounds a bit better considering the weekend tournaments...

I have two sons and tried the camp two years in a row with each son going. I can honestly say this…read morewas not worth the money at all. It's extremely expensive and I thought after the first year it might get better but it was not the case. Have your child learn online or find a local school club or program and keep your money. It is shame we don't have more to offer in this area for our children in San Antonio.

My daughter has never taken a class in web design. She loved it so much. The week wasn't even half…read moreway over and she was already asking to come back next year. Now my son wants to attend also. Thank you for a great experience for both of us. She can't wait to show off her new skills to the rest of the family. I especially loved the wonderful way her teacher treated my daughter, nurturing her and allowing her to be creative. The director was excellent as well, she made my husband and I feel comfortable about leaving my beautiful child with her and trust that my child would be safe. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Called multiple times to get information for lessons for my son. I was told they would call me back…read moreand never did. Not sure why the costumer needs to work harder than the vendor to give them business. I went with another coaching option for my son.

Working with Texas Soccer Trainers and Coach Danny Mena has been a wonderful experience for my…read morefamily! As a soccer player myself, I always secretly hoped my kids would love soccer as much as I did growing up, but I felt that my daughter was at times complaining more than she was enjoying it. I soon realized it was because she was lacking self confidence in the sport and needed skill building. As soon as she started working with Coach Danny at the age of 7, everything changed for the better. She was truly having fun playing soccer and never complained about going. As soon as her soccer skills started to grow, her confidence as a player did too. I have seen huge growth in my daughter's soccer skills in the past year we have worked with Danny. So much progress that other people have asked me what we have been doing to yield that kind of progress... He has taught her so much! His fun and caring personality, yet firm direction as a coach is what draws kids to him and fosters a love for the game within themselves. Professional, experienced, patient, and fun are all words I would use to describe Coach Danny. I would highly recommend using Texas Soccer Trainers if y

Came here to play and we were the first ones here. They have space for pickleball, volleyball,…read moresoccer, racquetball, basketball and open space for... corn hole. Woohoo lol Public restrooms (limited space) and a concession stand is available. Cool spot... we will come back for sho'

08 Oct 2024 A pretty…read morenice and compact facility. Looks like four pickleball courts, two soccer fields, a volleyball court, maybe a tennis court and another court for some other game that is not pickleball or tennis. I didn't catch the name of the game. All the courts were active b The husband has joined a pickleball league complete with team shirts. Each team plays three games. I believe the league goes for seven weeks. There is a concession stand where you can buy snacks, beer, water, Gatorade and sodas. Sodas were $2, not bad. I got the last Coke Zero. The area around the pickleball courts has many picnic tables and benches for your stuff and for spectators. It's quite the nice little facility.

I am totally biased on this one, because I play rugby (not as much as I used to), and I am the…read moreformer president of the club - and former high school rugby coach for the club. This is the a kick-ass club. We no longer have a women's team (the players all drifted off and the team died), but the mens' and high school boys' teams are still going - since 1971. We play at Olmos Basin Park - practice there on Tuesday and Thursday nights as well.

If you are looking for a fun way to enjoy a Saturday, go check out the San Antonio Rugby club…read more Lots of fun people, the occasional adult beverage, and all the action of a combined soccer and football games with none of the pads. If you catch them on the right day, and you bring some cleats and shorts with no buttons on them, you may be able to join a game (depending on the number of people there). Old rugby players will usually congregate on the side of the field who love to answer questions about the games (as long as you listen to them brag about how much better they were in their day). A good time for all, although sometimes language can be a bit salty.