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January 2024 by Tery Tennant
This YMCA has good people and many offerings in a wholesome and fun atmosphere. Good family orientation too.
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December 2023 by Rick Smith
This review is about youth sports. We've done several seasons of youth sports in different sports at different ages. Key problems with the Y's youth sports: (1.) Too many kids per team. They usually sign up 14-15 kids/team, so if it's basketball or volleyball, more kids are sitting than playing. (2.) Short practices / games. 1 practice + 1 game per week, each is 45 minutes. So if there are 15 kids per team, your kid might play for 1/3 to 1/2 of the game, so between practice + game, maybe they're getting 1 hour of activity. Sometimes games are on the other side of town so you have to drive 30-45 minutes each way for your kid to play for 15-20 minutes. (3.) Coaches. Every once in a while you get lucky and get a good coach. More often, you don't. Plus, they sometimes get a high school to coach for "service hours," and those kids aren't good at running an orderly practice or game. Also, you may get a coach that's super competitive and wants to win, so if there are 15 kids and your kid isn't a stronger player, you're paying for your kid to sit during games and watch other kids get most of the playing time.
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November 2023 by Rick S.
This review is about youth sports. We've done several seasons of youth sports in different sports at different ages. Key problems with the Y's youth sports: (1.) Too many kids per team. They usually sign up 14-15 kids/team, so if it's basketball or volleyball, more kids are sitting than playing. (2.) Short practices / games. 1 practice + 1 game per week, each is 45 minutes. So if there are 15 kids per team, your kid might play for 1/3 to 1/2 of the game, so between practice + game, maybe they're getting 1 hour of activity. Sometimes games are on the other side of town so you have to drive 30-45 minutes each way for your kid to play for 15-20 minutes. (3.) Coaches. Every once in a while you get lucky and get a good coach. More often, you don't. Plus, they sometimes get a high school to coach for "service hours," and those kids aren't good at running an orderly practice or game. Also, you may get a coach that's super competitive and wants to win, so if there are 15 kids and your kid isn't a stronger player, you're paying for your kid to sit during games and watch other kids get most of the playing time.
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September 2023 by Pr Br
The Y located on Shea is one of the best experiences I have had with any YMCA, and I have five comparisons. They truly have grasped the mission statement of service to the community. Visually you see the connection to the youth...and the involvement of everyone! The staff shines! The membership director, Edgar, is one of the most welcoming persons I have ever met. In the training department Brian E. has encompassed the role and is "point on" in executing with us in our personal training. Without exception, the staff is stellar, and I certainly wish I had the names of those professionals at the front desk that great you EACH and EVERY time you walk in. They are amazing. The pool staff was great through the summer and, unfortunately, the pool is closed until next year. One important comparison is the Y in Carefree which has the vibe of this is a "club" with money and privilege. And while the demographics may be different (older population?) the front desk contact, Kathy, is cold and running a business versus service to the community. There are welcoming staff here as well, the guy with the beard and all of the volunteers! But still, not as a welcoming vibe. All of the pool staff in Carefree is amazing and I met one exceptional lifeguard, Emily, that goes above and beyond.Sure wish I had more names, to thank!
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August 2023 by Diane E.
My granddaughter really enjoyed summer camp this year. Katerina and her staff ran a wonderful program - enough structure to be controlled but plenty of fun. Katerina is also is very good with children. We had some behavioral issues that she dealt with fairly and kindly. She really cares about the development of the kids.
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June 2023 by Jonathan Zalmen
Very un organized facility starting from the front desk … to the filthy bathrooms that don’t work can flush toilets properly … no one knows any info about any questions asked …. Called many times to this location no one answers the phone please ? make things easier for people to at least get a hold of the place it’s only frustrating when there’s no communication with the staff …
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June 2023 by H H
I've been a member for 25 years, and while the changes have been positive for the most part, the Y keeps moving the ball ahead. It continues to build credibility and trust in the community , and to continue to serve its members well.
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May 2023 by Robert Kelton
Excellent staff - clean facilities - all the equipment clean and ready to use. R. Kelton
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May 2023 by Travis B.
Nice and friendly we took the kids there for an afternoon they were doing an event with blowup houses and about three hours of activity's to keep us busy! Thank you
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April 2023 by David Morse
It's been an awesome experience for my two daughters, who are 11 and 12. The coaching is so great, and the structure of a practice and a game a week works perfectly. There's so much energy during the games AND the practices. I'm so glad we signed up.
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March 2023 by Nora Greer
The classes are great. The staff is kind and helpful. The facility has some issues but they are working on the roof. The only problem is that the pool is only open during the summer.
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February 2023 by Colleen Krause
They have great senior classes that they offer. They also have 3 indoor Pickleball courts.
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December 2022 by Terry Rief
I’ve been a happy member of the YMCA since 2004, when I was ready to get back into an exercise routine after my youngest was 4 years old; I’ve been motivated to keep going all these years for myself, as well as for kids’ sports programs when my daughters were young. Our dedication to the Y ultimately lead to my daughters working out with me as teenagers and then as adults. These traditions created memories that I will always treasure.
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December 2022 by Denise Walsh
The instructors are always so helpful and never pressure you into doing something you can't do. And always make class fun!
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December 2022 by Ridley Moorman
Super friendly people. Clean. Good lineup of group classes.
