Alaska Athletics

★cathy

Discovered employees & athletes of this gym are pro ICE. I attempted at communicating my concerns for my own safety and inclusion at this establishment, but was told to take my “criticism” elsewhere. It is disappointing, concerns for my own self are seen as criticism. Going forward, I asked to communicate with someone higher up that would listen to my concerns. Which I was then ignored and blocked by this company. Very disappointing. Will not be returning. Why be an athletic gym if you are going to judge & banish others.

★Laura Cantrell

My 6 year old was signed up to attend the summer camp. The staff did not know how to administer an epi pen, i had to explain it. The staff were not very friendly or welcoming. They have many doors unlocked so anyone can just walk in. They only ask for the child's name that you're picking up, they dont ask for ID or anything. So anyone can just walk in and pick your kid up. Very uncomfortable with how they run things.

★Tay Gardner

The Saturday ninja classes are worthless. The equipment is nice but the coaches are terrible people and the office staff was useless. The dim coach with the shallow personality talked trash about the kids to another coach of equal quality, right in front of me. They don't whisper as quietly as they think they do. Hopefully the kids don't hear them talking that way. It was bad enough I heard it. Awful place. Awful people.

★★★★Renee Fredericks

I am updating my previous 1 star review. I was able to talk with them. Small family business so phone messages are answered when they are in the building. Leon is fabulous. My kid preferred when he was coaching as opposed to teen gymnasts taught class. But great energy, great space, really caring about kids.

★★★★★Cheryl Lynn

When looking at their Google rating, be sure to note that the ones with lower stars have never even used AA. My daughter started comp cheer and tumble last year and just competed in her last competition of the season. When she started at AA, she couldn’t speak full sentences, was hardly audible and struggled significantly in academia, social situations and communication. She was classified as severely delayed in all areas. I decided to try AA out because cheer has a way to get little girls to talk. I was hoping it would get her to start speaking better. What I did not expect was that joining AA would actually basically cure her. She’s speaking full sentences, social anxieties are almost gone, her confidence is through the roof, and that has resulted in her completing THREE grade levels in one year, after failing. She’s found a passion for gymnastics, tumbling and cheer. She has a new idol she wishes to be like (coach Maddie) and has even asked to be in pageants because she wants to be just like coach Maddie. AA has been a true blessing for my daughter and an excellent role model. While there is always room for improvement within any organization, I think it’s important to remember that about 5-10 people run this gym and they have probably a thousand athletes and their families communicating with them. It’s hard to get back to everyone. Watch for dates and times classes open up, sign up online and be ready to only be told about something once. You need to take initiative as an athlete or an athletes guardian for your athlete to succeed. Thank you to the entire staff for everything you’ve done with the girls, especially coach Maddie, Tessa and danielle. You have truly been a life changing positive influence on my girl and have significantly changed the trajectory of her life in a positive way.