SportsOhio

If you hate your children, go here! They will hate them, too!!!
On 3÷13÷13, my 2−½ year old son attended the first class of the 2 – 3 Year old Little Champions program, described as an «eight week program focusing on stretching, running, pushing, rolling, kicking, throwing and hitting a ball. This program will also include other developmental skills of teamwork, cooperation, listening, and participation,» costing $ 140.00.
The instructor, a female – who never introduced herself, so I don’t know her name – taught the class like a drill instructor, with little to no encouragement for the children. When they didn’t follow direction, she was visibly and audibly perturbed. Instead of leading by example (e.g.-«Let’s march, march march, follow me!!,» while marching with the kids, she simply told them to do it. «Do you know how to march? (the kids start marching) Nooooo! Stop!!! Wait till I say go!»
The kids spent more time being told to «stand on the white line» than actually doing anything physical. This resulted in the children being admonished, rather than completing a task and being celebrated.
Lastly, since she spent so much time focused on compliance (and maybe because she was so frustrated), at 5:43 PM, she filled the bouncy house with air, pulled out a bucket of balls and had the parents play with the kids for the remaining 17 minutes. So ¹⁄₃ of the class that I paid, my son spent time doing what he would do at home. Well, at least he was happier than he was while he was standing on the white line.
By the way, did I add that there were ONLY THREE CHILDREN IN THE CLASS.
She lacked patience and excitability – two cornerstone behaviors needed to teach (three) toddlers. Maybe her style works for older kids, but it does not work for toddlers. I am highly disappointed and expected more from SportsOhio.
PART II:
I sent the above communication to
on 3÷14÷13 and requested a refund. He never responded. I sent a follow up communication on 3÷20÷13, cc’ing his boss. Shortly thereafter, I received a return phone call from Mr. Springer, who told me that the female was «one of the favorite» instructors and that no, he would not grant me a refund. Instead, I received a credit. Now I can bring my son back to be treated like crap on a different day! Yay for me!!!
I can’t endorse or stand by a business that can’t stand by their own services. Lack of communication or resolution to my dissatisfaction equates to lack of respect for their customers. If you’re ok with this, I encourage you to go the SportsOhio!

Fun place for adults to come act like kids again. And they serve beer!