For the squash players out there, Squash zone is hands down the best place to play squash in the SF…read moreBay Area. For those who don't know what squash is, it's a super fun racket sport. You'll get so much cardio out of just a 45 min workout. If you want to get into the best shape of your life, just try it and you'll be hooked. Squash zone is the only club I know that has an official after school squash program in this area. It picks up students from school, provides squash lessons and tutoring to kids from the local school districts. During the school year, you'll see young kids playing squash or doing homework in a dedicated classroom. The club founders and member dues cover all the fees so that kids get to play and learn free of charge. There just aren't many gyms around that does this! I always come out feeling good after a long workout. But it really feels even better knowing that my bit of monthly due goes towards giving kids opportunities that they wouldn't otherwise have. All the coaches and staff there are world class - literally, they are current and ex world ranked players. Richard Elliot, one of the founders of the club, has been a legendary player and coach in the Bay Area for a couple of decades. I have two sons who play at squash zone a few times a week. They love it there. All the coaches have been awesome teachers of the sport, but also great role models in so many other ways. We are so blessed to have this club around. Last and not least - squash zone is clean and well maintained. It has a locker room, shower, and towels. It has a big stretching area with free weights, TRX, and a few cardio machines (peloton is included and it is sweeet). It has a lounge area with a big TV. Sometimes a bunch of us would gather to watch big basketball or soccer games. It's right off of 101 and it has its own parking lot. They also have great events throughout the year - tournaments, exhibition matches, clinics. I can't say enough good things about it. I highly recommend that you give it a try!

I joined when they opened and love it. Richard is the man and many followers from Bay Club,…read moreStanford and other locales. As for me, I came across the place before it opened and joined and relatively new to the sport. Five courts and locker rooms, nice facility and good people.

good place to hangout and lose weight caused by holiday food selections. any problems in the past…read moreworking out here. Absolutely not. This gym is a great hideout to get away from daily stressors in life.

I had to update my review. I still stand by the quality which is what begets the 2 stars. They're…read moreclean and well maintained. However I thought their practices around the fee structure were extremely shady. First of all, for a community center you charge a crazy amount. It's meant to be accessible and not an elite club which is what this has turned into. A name change should be well in order if they're not serving the community they belong to. Please note they are a non profit organization. Secondly they will charge you an arm and a leg for classes and membership, they will update your pricing and not give you notice. I think the fact that they don't list their prices on their website are true testament to my statement. I dropped my membership as it stopped being worth the $500 I was paying for me and the kids per month (only one of my kids was doing swim lessons) their swim classes helped for a little and then the teachers were replaced with new ones who didn't care much about the students. I ended up quitting and unless their pricing is more transparent and less elitist I'd rather drive a little bit longer.

Our daughter came to Academy having played at a different Bay Area volleyball club…read more But since joining Academy, our daughter has developed physically and emotionally. The quality of her volleyball has visibly improved - and it's been great to see. What's become clear to me is Academy takes a holistic view for the development of their players. It is implicit this will take time. It's explicit it will require the players to make a personal commitment that they want to work hard and to improve. What I mean is that the Academy program supports it's players with their technical skills, their physical conditioning and their emotional development. But also, the Academy program has been supporting our daughter developing life skills. My daughter comes home from Academy and commits herself to going to the gym with my wife so she can work on her conditioning. My daughter works on her time management, so she has time to attend practice sessions at Academy and the skills development that she does on her own at home. The Academy mindset and commitment to excellence has our daughter working diligently on her school studies. It's what used to be referred to as 'mens sane in corpore sano' - a healthy mind in a healthy body. Players of all levels of experience and ability and commitment are welcome at Academy volleyball. But the players who thrive at Academy are those who can see and understand everything that Academy offers - more than hitting a volleyball and thinking about the next game. Academy supports players committing to be a better version of themselves through practice and effort. As with so many things in Life, the best results are achieved through commitment and hard work. There is so rarely a 'quick fix'. Academy's coaches are all experienced players. They have played the game at the highest levels. They are amply qualified to play the game and to teach the game. They understand what the players are thinking and feeling, because they've all experienced those thoughts and feelings. The Director of the club, Daniele, I have found to be an inspirational leader. I have absolutely no doubt he wants what is best for our daughter and for all players at the club. I understand that volleyball players - just like all parents - are not all the same. Some players want to play social volleyball and hope the quality of their game may improve. That is available at Academy. But I believe that is overlooking all that Academy has to offer. Players that thrive at Academy are those who are prepared to dedicate themselves to their personal development, self-discipline and improvement. Players who understand that Excellence comes with time and hard work, self-discipline and dedication. I can only reiterate that my daughter has found that at Academy and is very happy to be an Academy player.

Wasn't going to write a review for them but after seeing that there is a pending lawsuit and that…read morethey filed for bankruptcy... I can see why. Went here for a few times for their clinics. It is a hit or miss with which coach you get. Not all coaches are alike. They have "decent" players because they lure all the good players with full or partial scholarships/financial aid and the other (bench) players would be the one covering their cost.

Have you been to the Warriors/Valkyries facility? If you have, this is the same technology. Meaning…read morethis is the same stuff the pros use. Awesome to have a shooting facility with advanced interactive technology on the peninsula. A bonus is the dribbling and passing stations that are onsite as well. I brought my sons in for a trial session. They've been open for 3 weeks. Everything looks new and good condition, so hopefully regular cleaning and maintenance will keep it that way. The space itself isn't too big. So it can feel cramped especially in the walkway behind the ball handling stations (and especially when more people are in the facility). There are currently 5 shooting courts set up, 4 of which are limited in space allowing for shots from the middle and high wings. And there are 5 ball handling stations. There is one section in the front which is currently just open space and storage though there is a hoop and shooting machine to set up another shooting stations. After speaking to the owner, this area is going to be training area where they'll lay down turf and set up various machines. This will be a nice added touch to help the overall hooper. One downfall is we noticed a dead spot in the flooring of ball handling court #2. Another thing that's legit they have classes set up. Don't know how good the classes are but having them is a step in the right direction. With more patrons joining, hopefully availability and access doesn't get flooded. Just have to find that right balance but only time will tell. For now, let's give it the benefit of the doubt. Staff brings good vibes and energy. They are present observing, assisting, guiding and even cheering on players. Congrats on your opening.

We came here for a trial for my 2 kids. It is a game changer for those that really want to get…read morebetter. It is hard work. That's more front and center than the gamification of the drills. While we were there there were other kids by themselves dedicated to work on their skills. I think my 9 and 11 year old are still a bit too young to handle the full load of the hour long workout. But if they ever showed the desire to get better and willingness to bust their butt, no question I would subscribe to Shoot360. It demonstrates how technology can be implemented today to get a lot repetitions in an efficient amount of time and space.

Super awesome place! Went for open gym, it is $2/person and there is plenty of space! The gym looks…read morebrand new, is very clean, and don't worry, you can rent a basketball with only an ID!

The basketball court at the gym is my go-to spot to unwind and stay active big area to enjoy!read more

Pro tip: use my re.ferral to save $59 off initiation fees…read moreB3R9-Y7L2-V8C4 This gym is located in a great spot, spacious, and has a large weight section and a massive bouldering area. The staff is friendly and helpful, and the bathrooms with sauna and locker rooms are always clean. There's an aid station near the entrance and a small shop where you can buy chalk and shoes. They have bouldering and top rope

Did not have a great experience here. I'd give it maybe 3 stars until I went to cancel my…read moremembership. First, the place smells like a bad combo of feet and climbing chalk. All climbing gyms have something of a funk, but this place is the worst. I joined to take the yoga classes mostly, but that's a hard pass. Classes start on time, but the gym allows members to show up late. When they do, they move the curtain, light up the whole room, and the noise of 100 climbers floods the room. Right in the time when you're settling in and trying to focus. Then the weight room is above the yoga room, so you get to hear weights slamming down during class, which is also disruptive. I found the classes super uneven, some being great (Bronwyn) and others being a weird combo of loud music over soft voices so you can't hear the instructor, or instructors borderline shouting at folks to expel breath as loud as possible. Not what I'm looking for. So, no problem, it's not for me. It's close to home, price is reasonable, and they have good climbing facilities. Boulder area isn't the best, but the rest of it is quite good with interesting routes changed often...enough. When I went to cancel, I was hit with a "policy" that you have to cancel on or before the 25th of a month or they will charge you for another month. I reached out on the 26th, 5 days before the next charge cycle. Seemed like plenty. Complained, go zero response. So basically I consider they robbed me of $110, because of course the cancellation policy is not visible..until you go to cancel. Hope it was worth the money, Movement. Cannot recommend.

Our family of four joined Ladera Oaks 11 years ago. Our son and daughter started with swim lessons…read moreat a very early age and each rolled smoothly into the PSA (Peninsula Swim Association) spring and summer swim program which includes relaxed swim meets between other swim clubs in the area plus a relay meet and championship meet in late July. My son progressed further into the USA swim program which includes year round swim practices and more competitive meets around the Bay Area. This has enabled him to quickly integrate and do well on his high school swim team. He has learned valuable life lessons from swimming and has built great relationships with his coaches as well as friendships across several school districts. My wife joined the Masters swim program shortly after we became members. It has become a long lasting exercise routine with friendships which will last forever. We often bring visiting summer guests to the club to escape the heat and relax in front of the pool. The two pools at Ladera provide a clear advantage over other clubs since the lower pool is all about recreation and fun while the upper pool can be dedicated to more serious swimmers except on the occasional weekend time slots when they open the 3 meter diving board for fun and games off of the high dive. We frequently take advantage of the cafe or bring lunch in a cooler or have dinner around the BBQ. I routinely use the exercise room while my children are at swim practice or at a swim team social event. It has a sufficient collection of weight lifting and cardio equipment. We have not taken advantage of the tennis side of the club. I have many memories playing with my kids in the lower pool as they became more proficient and confident swimmers and divers. Now the joy is watching them win an event or relay in a swim meet. I am sure that these memories will last a lifetime in each of us.

We've been members at Ladera for a little over 2 years. The kids swim program is top-notch, all the…read moreway from the swim school through the PSA and USA swim team programs. We've also had our kids in the tennis program and they've done well. For us older folks (parents), we've been part of everything from the Masters swim program to twilight tennis and fitness classes. The pool, tennis, and fitness facilities are very good, though the locker rooms are small and very tired. This is getting fixed right now with a major renovation focused on the main building and locker rooms, plus an expansion of the fitness center. We were introduced to the club by neighbors across the street, who had joined when their kids were young (they are now 40+) and we can see why they have stayed members all these years. This club is more of a community and family spot than most - which is obvious especially in the summer with all the families poolside during the day. If you've got young kids, and like being involved with them, this is a great spot to get them into swimming and tennis. If you want a place where you drop your kids off at the daycare and work out, it's not for you. Lastly, here's a quick rundown of the facilities: - 25yd waveless deep lap pool (for adults) - 25yd shallower pool (for kids) with diving L and alcoves for toddlers that are 1' deep - 6 lit tennis courts with ball machines, pro shop, and tennis lounge - Fitness center with 8-10 cardio machines, free weights, and resistance equipment - Fitness classes and personal trainers available

My daughter had her 10th Birthday party there. Emily did a fantastic job! Everybody had so much…read morefun. Thank you so much.

No make up class of you miss it. They still charge you when they are closed for construction. No…read morefacility to autpay every month but you pay a penalty if you miss payment even by a day. Smelly rooms. Instructor not good. Keeps ignoring my kid. Endless list of annoying issues