Mission Hills Racquet and Swim Club

★★★★★Ravishankar Balaji

My son and I have been attending Coach Pierre’s parent-toddler lessons for about a year. The lessons have provided my (now) 3.5 year-old with the skills to safely and confidently enjoy being in water. Pierre’s program has been following a well structured progression. But, it has never felt rushed - there has never been a single lesson where course structure was prioritized over my son’s interests. For instance: my son has strong kicks, but was hesitant to put his face in the water. So, Pierre taught him other aspects of swimming - such as blowing bubbles, monkey crawls etc; and one day, when my son was OK with putting his face in the water, it felt like a “light bulb moment” - he suddenly knew all the other skills required for swimming. Coach Pierre is very friendly and patient with my son. He makes the lessons as much fun as possible by giving my son a lot of encouragement, toys and swimming-props. The pool is well maintained and kept comfortably warm all the time. We ended up signing up for “swim membership” - which allows us to use the pool even outside the class hours.

★★★★★Zahra Akhtari

I cannot say enough good things about Elena’s swimming lessons. I am still in awe of the progress she has made. From a child on the autism spectrum who could barely hold her breath for one second, Elena has become a child who can swim independently in 9 feet of water and stay underwater for more than 20 seconds. It feels nothing short of a miracle. Coach Pierre, I have to say THANK YOU . We are truly honored to have you as part of Elena’s swimming journey. Even now, I can’t believe what I see. My daughter was in very safe hands during every single session with you. One moment that will stay with me forever is when you noticed Elena’s seizure within the very first second and immediately followed all safety procedures, rescuing her and bringing her out of the water safely. The Stanford medical team was amazed by your quick awareness and response. Elena didn’t even swallow a single drop of water. Elena has absence epilepsy, and as her mom, it can sometimes be extremely difficult for me to recognize those brief, fast episodes. The fact that you noticed it instantly speaks volumes about your professionalism, attentiveness, and care. We are beyond grateful. Thank you for your professionalism, skill, and unwavering dedication.

★★★★★Krystle C.

I thoroughly enjoyed my expierence here.... I have 3 kids that attended ages 10, 8 and 4. My 10 and 8 year old did not know so much as to even doggy paddle when we started. A month later after attending sessions 1-2x a week they both are swimming in the deep end now. They are continuing to improve and learn new techniques and I am so very grateful. The staff are patient and kind, the pool is heated making the expierence even better for the kids to learn. I have enjoyed our time and expierence here. Highly recommend.

★★★★★Hong Wang

I am the Tennis Director of the Northern California Chinese Culture-Athletic Federation (NCCCAF) and the head provider of the Bay Area Tennis UTR Club. Over the past five years, as an organizer, I’ve been fortunate to work with many tennis captains and players in the Bay Area and hold numerous events at Mission Hills Club, a place we proudly call our home. Nestled at the foot of Mission Hills and surrounded by lush greenery, the club has 13 tennis courts and offers one of the most beautiful natural environments and best playing conditions in the Bay Area. Playing tennis at Mission Hills is truly an enjoyable experience. For the past five years, the Zijing Cup Alumni Tennis Team Championships, one of the most beloved events among alumni tennis players, has been held here every year. Each summer, the SO Cup, one of the highest-level amateur tournaments, attracts top players, including former WTA players and competitors who have played in the US Open, to Mission Hills. They all praise the club’s outstanding tennis facilities and atmosphere. Compared with other clubs such as Bay Club, Mission Hills focuses its limited resources on enhancing the core value of membership, court access and playing experience. Although it doesn’t have luxurious locker rooms or other high-end amenities, this approach allows members to enjoy lower membership fees while fully experiencing what truly matters: great tennis courts. If you are a tennis lover, I wholeheartedly recommend Mission Hills Club. A quick side note, the club manager, John Chen, is an alumnus of University of Chicago, a professional administrator, and a passionate USTA 4.5C (UTR 7.5) tennis player. He’s friendly, helpful, and has been an active supporter of the Bay Area tennis community for many years. If you love tennis, you’ll definitely have plenty in common with him. Because Mission Hills is surrounded by trees and nature, parking spaces are somewhat limited. Normally, parking is not an issue, but during large tournaments, it can be harder to find a spot. Players and spectators may need to park in nearby residential areas or across the street at the commercial plaza, only about a 3–5 minute walk away. There was a review from a person named Philip H, which was completely unreasonable. For all our tournaments, we clearly instruct participants and spectators to follow the parking rules. Any illegal parking will result in towing. Mr. Philip H parked his car on prohibited areas such as grass and tree roots, which caused damage to the club property. He must take responsibility for his own actions.

★Philip H

I tried to contact the owner of this club in vain and felt they have blocked my phone number. Therefore I was forced to write this review. On 10/5/25, I went to this club and planned to watch the tournament held that day. When I first arrived, I found it very hard to find a parking space, I drove in the parking circle 2-3 times, still unable to find a spot on the paved road. Then I parked at a spot between two tall trees off the road in the club. Thinking it wouldn't block the road. Then went in to watch. 10 min. later I saw a friend attending this tournament. She said she felt upset becasue her car was towed. I started to have a bad feeling. Went straight back to check my car. First I thought my car was stolen and called 911. Then Police said it was towed. I was very surprised at their efficiency. Like predators have been waiting for their preys. It caused me more than $600 to get the car back. The towing company said the owner hired them. This is the first club I ever know would tow their valued/potential customers' cars. This club is short of parking spots and is not designed to hold a tournament like it. At least the operation team should have people there or have enough/clear signs everywhere to direct people to park somewhere else. For my case, I didn't even see one at the time I parked. The tow sign was placed further inside the club area. People/players come with a good mood to see the event and get a big hammer blow on themselves. Is this right? I think the owner should start to think about it. I will encourage more people to come out and say what they think. I strongly recommend not to come to this club. There is a big predator waiting for you.