Parkwood Youth Organization

★★★william diaz

The organization itself is a an excellent idea, and I salute them a lot for their hard work, but I have noticed something, kids Do Not have the same chances as others in intramural sports, some kids enjoy the full time game while others have a chance to play 1/4 or less cause they are less skilled. I understand the coaches are volunteers but chances needs to be the same or almost with everyone, it's not a competition just a intramural.

★G.

I am extremely disappointed in how this organization operates. They advertise “open tryouts,” yet it is very clear that players who were preferred from the previous year are automatically selected and do not actually have to try out. This makes the process misleading and unfair to new players who are genuinely hoping for an opportunity. For an organization that claims to support youth development, they fail at the most basic level — giving all children a fair chance to participate. Kids who may not be as skilled yet are turned away, even though these are the very children who need coaching, guidance, and real playing opportunities to grow. How are young athletes supposed to improve if they are never given the chance to learn? It is painfully obvious that this program prioritizes winning and adult recognition over the actual development of children. Adults seem more focused on collecting titles and trophies than teaching kids, building confidence, and creating opportunities for growth. Youth sports should be about learning and inclusion — not about feeding adult egos.

★★★★★Shannon A

My daughter is playing indoor this year. Always a good time and never any problems. There is a female ref and I can’t say enough great things about her. She’s fair and cares so much about all the kids playing. This is my daughters first time playing indoor and what a great experience it’s been! Her coach is amazing as well. We love coach Jerry!

★★★★★Jasmine Lawrence

This my son first time playing basketball he is 4 years old, he only been here for a few weeks and I already see progress, he is getting better with dribbling and gaining confidence in playing the sport in general. The rosters are confusing to read, however the coaches are organized and the practice and games appear to be structured. So far so good.

★★★Ashley Rod

I went to see my nephew play yesterday, it was eagles vs raiders. It was exciting to see all the kids playing and having a good time but the ref was horrible and didn’t seem to know what she was doing. She also ended the game on a penalty and was making all the wrong calls. She even gave one of the teams a touchdown when clearly his flag was off before he went to the touchdown line. I think the refs should be trained properly. I was considering putting my boys in but after yesterday I will explore other options.