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👍 I'd like to start out by saying: We love balcony. The cons: They are pretty disorganized. I'm never sure what my child needs order to advance to the next level-and sometimes it's hard to get a straight answer to my questions about this. Also, they are always rotating coaches. You never know when... People often mention coaches, coach, daughter, kids,


Address

1220 SW 33rd Ave, Ocala, FL 34474

Website

www.balconysports.com

Contact

(352) 401-3663

Rating on Google Maps

4.10 (38 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 9 AM to 8 PM
  • Thursday: 9 AM to 8 PM
  • Friday: 9 AM to 7 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 9 AM to 8 PM
  • Tuesday: 9 AM to 8 PM

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  • 4/5 Amanda R. 9 years ago on Google
    I'd like to start out by saying: We love balcony. The cons: They are pretty disorganized. I'm never sure what my child needs order to advance to the next level-and sometimes it's hard to get a straight answer to my questions about this. Also, they are always rotating coaches. You never know when your child's coach will disappear and be replaced. For a while I tried to manuver my child into classes with coaches I thought would motivate her the most-but there's no telling whether a coach will stay or go. This could be easily remedied by a good manager to really put things in order. The Pros: They are really friendly. The coaches are young, but they seem to know their stuff pretty well-at least for the beginner level classes. The people at the desk are really helpful and try their best to help you out. (Especially Stacey and Kris) We love coach Louie! He's a yeller, but you can tell he genuinely likes each child. He really gets the most out of the kids-they want to work hard for him. The team coaches sometimes take time to talk to and teach the lower level students. I think that's nice and shows that they aren't snobby about "The Team." We love Balcony, and hope to have a great relationship with the business for years to come.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Susan D. 9 years ago on Google
    My daughter has been attending Balcony for 7 years. Unfortunately, the previous reviews do not provide an objective viewpoint of the facility and staff, but rather jaded opinions. When involved with any sport, parents are required to pay booster fees and other sport related costs, including a small portion of coaching stipends. The fees that our family has encountered are competitive with other gyms in the area and are also comparable to fees associated with other sports. To address two of the reviews- not ALL of the coaches are teenagers, nor do all of them spend their time yelling at the kids. Each coach has their own training style which sometimes does include being firm with the kids or raising their voice to accommodate for the noise that others are making. Many of the coaches are very well trained and current or former athletes/gymnasts themselves. Although I will not speak of this coach's name publicly- there is one coach there who all of the girls respect and admire, who has been there longer than my daughter has and is the fittest woman that I know. She has accompanied my daughter to competitions many times and even if her competition was at the end of the day, this coach was encouraging and enthusiastic as ever!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Ben D. 5 years ago on Google
    My child has almost been hit in the parking lot here by people who run this business. The teachers do a good job with the children but the leadership does not respect their customers.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 M G. 1 year ago on Google
    We attended a birthday party at Balcony Sports. My 4 year old loved running around playing on the tramp, foam pit and large mats. They had steps in the bathroom so she can reach. And the little party room was perfect. The staff decorated, cut the cake and cleaned everything up. My daughter didn’t want to leave. They even had an awesome playground out front. My daughter has told me several times she wants to come back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Claudia G. 3 years ago on Google
    My daughter started in Balcony three years ago. She had amazing coaches that help her to develop discipline and of course gymnastics. She also attended to summer camp and no school camp. All councelors are nice and she loves to go to Balcony. I want to thank Stacy (she is at the front) for always help me and answering all my questions. And a huge THANKS to coach Carly, there are no words that can describe how thankful I am, thanks for teaching my daughter, thanks for encouraged her on every class, you have a gift and you are amazing. Wishing you the best in your new journey. Claudia and Ari.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 JL S. 1 year ago on Google
    I have young kids and Coach Ari is patient and talented at working with children. She’s so good with them. We drive an hour each way to go these classes. 100% worth it. My kids learn a lot and have fun.

  • 4/5 Ciara V. 9 months ago on Google
    Ridiculously long waiting list, but my kids love it

  • 4/5 Grace M. 11 years ago on Google
    My three year old is in the tumblebees class, she loves it. The teacher is very nice and great with the kids.


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