I took my 10 year old granddaughter today for her first time hitting off a machine. The staff was…read morefriendly and helpful. The machine was easy to adjust for speed and height. We will definitely be back.

Great indoor batting cages also did a private lesson which was both informative and helpful boys…read morewere batting better and gained more confidence

Great gym with exceptional training. Workouts will take you to your next fitness level. They are…read morecrazy challenging which I love.

Great place to learn and grow for the kids. The trainers are good and have the heat into helping…read morethe kids.

This is proof that people do leave good reviews when deserved and its time I give credit to this…read moreplace for turning my experience from once difficult into now "Amazing" Have been a longtime member of Midtown, originally in Willowbrook when I was married and live close to the Club. After divorce , I moved to the northburbs with the kids joined Midtown for several months, and ultimately had to move to Wisconisn. In moving I had a lot of trouble exiting the contract, but this was several years ago. When I moved back to Buffalo Grove in 2022 checked out other area fitness clubs, Sky Fitness, LA Fitness, etc... and yes Midtown in Palatine which is a 15 min drive. I was most impressed with Midtown again, the remodel was excellent, the new locker room, new steam room, outdoor pool is huge and amazing, the fitness equipment is new and always available and never overcrowded, the personal trainers are longterm employess of the company, and very professional and experienced as a result, the food in the cafe is affordable and delicious and the gals in the cafe work hard and are good cooks, the new work area with tables with ports for your equipment is set away from the cafe and worlkout area and perfect to work, eat, then head to workout, and it all starts with the entry desk. Nick and the girls upfront are truly amazing, always greeting everyone with a friendly smile upon when entering and exiting the facility, they give you a real sense of belonging..... I'm very happy that I rejoined Midtown, the experience far exceeded my expectations!!!

I really enjoy this gym. Yes it isn't cheap but I really feel I get what I am paying for. Staff is…read moreexcellent. I would pay this much money just for access to Bridgette and Katya's boxing classes alone. Not to mention the gorgeous and clean facility, the lovely cafe, the weight room, and all the other classes and amenities. I never once have to fear I'll get ringworm or MRSA here cuz it is CLEAN! I came here from LA Fitness and this place blows it out of the water

My daughter not only learned the efficient way to play volleyball, but felt valued and had fun…read morealong the way. The coaches and commissioners were very knowledgeable, supportive and professional. The sport facility was beautiful and spacious! I would highly recommend. Next step is offering a high school club. Thank you SAA for teaching my daughter right and for being part of our volleyball family! Thank you from the Mora Family.

We came to this organization as a family , so our grandchildren can play football. The language…read morethis coach nikko chamopoulos is vulgar and absurd towards children please do not let your children play for this organization until he is removed . His fellow coaches defend his behavior . I have reached out to SAA Schaumburg sent several emails along with other parents . No one responded back. I have removed my grandchildren ask for a full refund (pending ). This man said he's going to be the commissioner of tackle football. He has a bad attitude, bad sportsmanship to his own teammates and others . I will disclose a message from a parent sharing their concerns. Please help pass this information along.

My kids practice baseball and play flag football here in the fall and winter. Both my kids play…read morefor the Hawks travel teams. Coach Pete Dallas is one of the best one on one coaches we have come across for both pitching and hitting. We come here all the time

From the owner: For over 15 years, we are the area's premier academy for private baseball and softball instruction…read more Our exclusive professional staff provides private and small group instruction in all aspects of the game, including hitting, pitching, fielding and throwing, to baseball and softball players of all ages and skill levels. In addition to the Academy's instruction, we provide individuals and teams with a facility where they can practice their hitting, pitching, and fielding skills. The Academy has batting cages that are open to the public and a training facility that can be rented by teams. Also, we will continue to offer our popular instructional clinics throughout the fall and winter. The North Shore Baseball Academy has two, year round, indoor training facilities located in Highland Park and Vernon Hills. Both facilities have excellent lighting and fully turfed playing surfaces.

I have been a member of All Sports Series since its inaugural season and I cannot describe how…read morehappy I have been with the league. It is by far the most organized of all the leagues I have played in in Chicago, it caters to almost any athlete out there with its multiple sports leagues in the summers and specialized sports leagues like basketball, coed kickball, and floor hockey throughout the year (I have personally played in every mens summer all sports league, the coed summer all sports league, and every basketball league), it has special features no other leagues have like stats/video highlights/power rankings, and the commissioner just seems to love what hes doing and makes it very personable and fun league. I highly highly recommend All Sports Series to anyone who loves sports leagues in Chicago and the midwest

From the owner: We are a premium service that offers different types of sports leagues that include stats, jerseys,…read moreweekly video highlights, power rankings articles and more! Currently we have Leagues throughout the Midwest and are expanding in the near future to various regions around the Country!

My son's team plays here but they have 3 fields and it's a lot of parking. Enough seating for…read moreparents to watch the kids.

It's 2024 and anyone with a disability cannot get on to watch a soccer game. Went to see my…read moregrandson's soccer game today only to have to leave. My daughter is in a wheelchair and wanted to watch her nephews play soccer only to realize she couldn't get in. It's sad to see ADA regulations are not being followed! Shame on you! Only one star because I had to give something

Perfect place for kids to learn to play and compete . Very professional coaches and excellent…read moretraining

All of the staff is extremely kind and they give kids individual attention as much as possible. If…read moreyour kid is really wanting to learn new things the coaches do a great job at teaching them. The coaches are very diligent with safety and making sure all kids are safe and comfortable, many are saying that it is not a clean enviroment. The gym is clean, its simply just an old building. Theres so many different areas in the gym including rope swings, and a rockwall in the foam pit. I went here when I was younger and I absolutely loved it. Theres large viewing areas in the lobby for the parents to watch their kids throuhg windows on the first and second floors. Kurt was very diligent with giving me corrections and taught me so much about gymnastics. I am forever greatful for American Academy and all that they taught me!

This volleyball facility is truly amazing. It's huge, clean, and has such a cool vibe , the…read moregraffiti and overall atmosphere make it feel fun and welcoming right away. But what really stands out is the people. Everyone is kind, supportive, and genuinely invested in the kids. I've personally seen shy, quiet girls come in and, over time, grow into confident, happy young athletes. That kind of transformation doesn't happen by accident . It speaks volumes about the environment the owners have created. They're giving these girls so much more than just a sport. They're building confidence, encouraging friendships outside of school, and creating something positive for them to focus their energy on. It's healthy, productive, and honestly feels like a lifestyle in the best way.

2.5 stars. Major…read moreissue is a lack of parking. Get there early or end up parking in the overflow lot a mile away. Also, no outside food or drinks including coffee. I'm fine with the food part, I'll walk to my car and eat my food in my car. But forcing us to drink their crappy coffee is just rude. And it's crap coffee. Also, what's with playing the nation anthem before a volleyball tournament for 14 year olds? Do we really need to do that? On the plus side, the facility is clean and the bathrooms are as well. So many of these facilities have 1toilet and they host an event with hundreds of people. Just ridiculous.

We provided services for this company in good faith and submitted invoices for payment. Despite…read morerepeated requests and ample time to resolve the matter, the invoices remain unpaid. My experience has been extremely frustrating due to the lack of follow-through and professionalism regarding payment obligations. I always prefer to handle business matters privately and professionally, but after exhausting those efforts, I felt it was important to share my experience so others can make informed decisions when considering doing business with this company.

Long time member of this "hidden gem" (one of its marketing taglines) tucked away in Glenview…read more Think of Valley Lo as a low/no-pretense country club that is SUPER family friendly and even family ORIENTED. Wonderful dining -- casual attire but a nice menu; phenomenal service, and plenty of TVs and an activity room available to keep kids occupied. Tennis. Paddle tennis (one of the biggest programs in the US apparently, with a relatively recently rebuilt paddle hut that is spacious, well appointed, and has a regular bartender). A well appointed and maintained fitness center with personal training, classes, massage, and all of what you'd expect at a fitness club. A four lane 25-yard swimming pool that is surprisingly underutilized much of the time...and also features a kids' swim team that has become competitive among the North Shore programs. 18 holes of par 3 golf -- fun, family friendly, and again, without the pretense or expense of a "big time" golf club...and still with leagues, lessons, and events. The real showpieces of the Club, though, are the beach and lake open from Memorial Day through Labor Day (sometimes a little earlier and a little later depending upon weather). Sailing. Kayaks. Pedal boats. Paddle boarding. Swimming (some triathletes train by swimming around the lake -- it's about a mile around). Catch and release fishing (mostly for the kids). An adults-only area. A super casual beach cafe. Unsurprisingly, servers who'll deliver soft and adult beverages to your chair. A recently launched outdoor bar that complements the outdoor dining, weather permitting, in the warm weather, with lovely views of the lake and surrounding areas. Along with that, there are myriad family oriented and adults-only events, from bingo nights (really -- and they're a riot) to a "turn back the clock" New Year's Eve party where "midnight" is nine pm to the expected holiday events (gingerbread houses, caroling dinners, St. Pat's, Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, etc.). Breathtakingly good and popular 4th of July fireworks (usually on the 3rd) on the back nine of the golf course -- this typically draws over 1000 people and, along with many of the other events, features kids' activities like games, small rides, face paining, etc. Among the biggest draws is the youth sports camp which is as brilliant as it is well executed. Drop the kids in the morning; pick up in the afternoon. They get exposure to a variety of activities and sports and get fed. Counselors tend to be teenagers who are well trained and lead the events; the camp is run by a seasoned professional whose approach is to sneak in ideas of character and sportsmanship along the way. The clubhouse and grounds (golf course, beachfront) are great spots for a wide variety of events including corporate outings, family parties, prom dinners/photos, and weddings. Through the years, Valley Lo has maintained itself well and made significant investments to keep up and improve its clubhouse, athletic center, paddle and pickleball facilities, and now golf course. It's welcoming and inclusive -- while it is a private club that requires sponsors, it's not a draconian and super selective process like some country clubs, and tends to welcome all comers. Economics are considerably more attractive than big time golf clubs as well. We've been members for more than 15 years, raised our kids here, and have come to know and love the team ("staff" always seems demeaning to this reviewer) and the membership. If you're not a swanky golf club person but prefer something less stuffy and more fun and family oriented, Valley Lo should seriously be on your list to check out.