XL Soccer World

After watching my four year old son be bored through most of the U6 development class this winter, I must say that I will be taking him elsewhere next season. Each class consistently started ten minutes late, and on two occasions the kids didn't kick a single ball the entire hour. The class was overcrowded with 20+ kids and 1 or 2 teachers depending on the week. None of the teachers learned my son's name and sitting through this experience as a parent was difficult. In addition, a couple of 'highly skilled' older kids were allowed for some reason to participate in the class, adding to the number of children.. these expert kids weren't expected to follow the rules like everyone else, and could be found kicking on the net while my son had to sit in a circle and listen to endless instruction from the coaches. I regret moving him from Dreamsports in Apex last year.. we will be headed back to Apex this spring! more

My kids have been going to XL Soccer World for the past 9 years, ever since they were 5. I have a boy and a girl. We have done the summer camps and the leagues. My son only played soccer at XL and when it was time for try outs at his middle school he made it first try. And the following year. The only training he had was at XL. The coaches are some of the best and they come from different parts of the world. The most important thing for me has always been their philosophy. They don't just teach them to score and win, they teach them how to play as individuals and as a team. It is not just about winning but about skills, foot work, team work, behavior and having fun. They train athletes. Every time my daughter plays I see her doing at least one new thing. She improves every practice or game. The other thing I love about XL is the coaches behavior, how they talk to the kids and the parents. I have NEVER had a question unanswered!!! My kids would not go anywhere else ... more

XL Soccer world has been where the start of my soccer ""career"" began. As a child, I played there in camps and there I learned many different skills and tricks. As you practice there, you also get to know the people, and they are one of the nicest groups of people I know. The coaches are extremely nice and knowledgeable, and they always try their best, even after a long work day. Whenever someone says I am a good player, I give my credit to XL Soccer World, to their hard work, and their perseverance in maintaining a rapidly growing business and keeping up the amazing work. more

I have been coming to XL for several years now as a player in the adult league and fully enjoyed my experience there. The fields, staff and competition in the league are excellent. My son also plays at XL and his progression has been unbelievable. He started struggling with basic technical elements of the game and did not really know his way around the soccer field, I am pleased to say that with some fantastic coaching he has made great strides and made it onto the year round program this year, which he really enjoys and continues to learn and develop. Keep up the great work!! more

Agree with other posts. If I could give it a 0 I would. The kids programs are a huge waste of $ - the coaches are unorganized, they don't even know what kids are on their teams. They rotate kids out with no idea of who has played what spot. The games are a joke - half the time the coaches aren't paying any attention. No one I know is returning to this program - if you are looking for a good soccer program for your kids - look someplace else. more

I will start by saying I only gave it one star because I couldn't give it zero. I also have played many seasons at XL Soccer World, hoping things had changed, but always with the same result. This is absolutely, without question, the worst indoor soccer facility I have ever had the misfortune of stepping into for the purpose of adult recreational leagues. It is insanely overpriced and even more poorly managed and controlled. You pay a large fee to play co-ed rec league soccer to get a little competitive exercise during the week among who you thought were your peers, and you end up playing against the XL Soccer World staff who, for some reason, gets their pleasure playing rec level players. These players are allowed to play on seemingly any team they want, whenever they want, and when they start fights, which is often, they are encouraged and then protected, including when a grown man hits a female in the face. When asked to rectify the situation the owner simply laughed. The best advice I can give you is take your hard earned money and play at one of the many other facilities in the area. I know that I will, and hopefully my review can somehow help prevent others from wasting their cash on this dump. more

find another place for your kids to play soccer. Coaches are unorganized and kids learn nothing. Many better programs in the area - don't waste your $. more

The majority of the coaches really try to follow the philosophy that is posted on their website -- it should be required reading for all parents and players. We left another indoor facility and a very popular and competitive outdoor program because of this philosophy that is not just words on paper or a website. The coaches set the tone that earns the respect of the players and allows them a fun learning experience while trying to keep the games as evenly matched as possible, and with opportunities to advance. The management, on the other hand, are not very responsive to the needs of the families who frequent there. There have been many complaints and suggestions that have fallen on deaf ears with regards to the safety of their largely unpaved and unmarked parking lot. Many have observed the owner's truck, along with other vehicles, parked in one of the two the handicapped spots while a car with a handicapped hanger or sticker pulls up to unavailable spots. It's private property, with no regard for the law. In addition, there is the issue of lack of communication to team members when schedules are changed after the initial posting. While a message on the website states to check back often, there are many times when folks didn't check at the right time, and thus showed up at the wrong time, missing the game altogether. Many parents have complained about this, but they won't simply blast an e-mail to those teams whose schedules have been changed, sometimes within a couple of days of the game. It varies, so there's no set time/day to check to know for sure. Also, be aware that outside coaches with their own teams play there as well, and do not have to abide by XL's philosophy. You will notice the difference -- mostly in how the parents behave on the sidelines. Let's just say XL has a positive effect on their players as well as their parents. All in all an excellent program that needs better management. more

We registered our son in Nov 2009 to play indoor. Our goal was for him to maintain the skills he had learned & have some fun while doing it during the off season. We ended up leaving the soccer club we had started with to join XL Soccer for many reasons - more

XL Soccer World has a wonderful soccer program. Beginning rec players will develop much faster than in comparable outdoor programs thanks to the continuous play. As players improve, they have an opportunity to advance into the competitive programs. The coaching staff is experienced and dedicated to the best interests of the children. more

Best Coaches, Great Facility, The friendliest people. It's one of those places where after one or two visits, everyone knows your name. All the Kids love the place and it's well worth the money. Thanks XL more

My son has being playing soccer and attending camp at XL Soccer World for 2 years and I'm thrilled with both what he's learned and how he's learned it. I've never heard a coach speak rudely or even impatiently to a child. They really get kids...even to the point of tying shoes for the really little ones without any sign of impatience! They coach the kids as individuals and as members of a team. Training is great and the demonstrated attitude (not just the paper policy) during games is learning skills, not building up huge scores. By the way, what I love about indoor soccer is that my son spends his time running, dribbling and passing the ball, not waiting for it to be brought back into play after it goes out of bounds. Pretty important when your goal is for the child to be active! Pros: great coaches and facilities Cons: really busy in winter, need to make sure you register early more

My son has been with XL Soccer World for five years. When he started he didn?t know anything about soccer but now he knows it all (at least he thinks he does)! The coaches there really put an emphasis on how to play soccer ? not just how to win. They are incredible with the kids even supporting their academics and coaching them to be the best they can be on and off the field. I recommend XL Soccer World for every age and ability. Pros: Coaches & Methods of Teaching Cons: N/A more

I have been taking my son to XL Soccer all summer long and I could not be happier with how much he has learned. He is very excited to go to soccer every single time. The coaches are very knowledgeable of the sport and are very attentive to the kids and their needs. The coaches are communicative about the progress/performance of the kids and point out any concerns that could be worked on to help the child's performance. Pros: Excellent coaches/management. Indoor. more

I have joined this league but was so disappointed with their service. The organizers is not aware of the details of the league. The restrooms are not well kept. It is very hard to get information from the organizers (they don't know what's going on). Pros: Convinient because it is an indoor field Cons: Very poor service more