Welcome to B.E.S.T. Sports USA!
We’re excited to have your child join us for sports training! Whether this is their very first sports class ever or they’re just trying something new, our goal is simple: build confidence, have fun, and fall in love with moving. No experience needed – that’s what we’re here for!
This page has everything you need to get ready. Bookmark it – you’ll want to come back to it throughout the session.
A few quick things to do:
- Double-check your session dates and ensure your contact information is up to date in the city’s registration system.
- City Rules Apply – familiarize yourself with the city’s policies. Since you registered through them, they handle things like billing & policies. Questions about payment or registration? Reach out the City registration office directly.
- Weather updates, schedule changes, and directions are all covered further down on this page.
- Important: B.E.S.T. is not a drop-off program. You must remain on-site during class. If you leave your child unattended, they will not be permitted to participate, and authorities may be contacted. A $5 per minute fee will apply for late pick-up, payable via Venmo @BESTSPORTS by the Wednesday before the next class.
Think of it as a warm welcome, not a tryout:
- Your child’s first class will include introductions to the coach & group. Arriving a few minutes early is a great idea – it gives your kiddo a moment to settle in, and gives you a chance to tell the coach anything helpful (shy around new people? favorite sport? anything they’re working on?)
- Classes are 45 minutes, consisting of warm-ups, skills training, and sport specific activities. Water breaks will be included, and fun is guaranteed!
Here’s the good news – you don’t need anything fancy. We provide a lot of what’s used in class, but your child will get so much more out if they can also practice at home with their own gear.
And “gear” can mean whatever you’ve got. A road cone makes a perfectly good batting tee! Improvising is not just okay, its encouraged! The goal right now is comfort and reps, not equipment specs. Amazon and 5 Below have great options at affordable prices!
- Pro Tip: For Multi-Sport classes we suggest keeping equipment in your car each week in case of last-minute changes (substitute coaches, different sport, etc.).
Our classes are parent-facilitated, meaning coaches may ask you to partner with your child for certain activities to enhance learning and repetitions. It’s a great way to bond and reinforce what they’re learning!
- Under 4 Classes: These are parent-participation classes, but only one adult helper per child please – it keeps things from getting crowded and lets everyone focus.
- Some new players may need more help than others, and that’s okay!! If you see your player needs guidance, please feel free to jump in. As each class goes on, the more comfortable and confident your player will grow!
What To Bring, By Sport:
Soccer
Bring your players favorite soccer ball!
- Under 3 – Size 1
- 3 to 5 years – Size 2
- 5 to 8 years – Size 3
- 8+ – Size 4 or larger
Baseball
Bring your players favorite Hitting Tee and Bat! B.E.S.T. will supply balls for hitting and throwing; gloves aren’t required.
What Type of Hitting Teee? Don’t overthink the tee – they all take a beating eventually (kids are wonderfully destructive), so pick one that fits your budget! A basic Little Tikes Tee is c completely fine – no need to go premium for a beginner. Also – we welcome DIY equipment!
Basketball
Bring your players favorite Basketball!
What Type of Basketball? Anything but not a mini! You know the ones the size of a slightly larger Softball. Nothing Smaller than 7”. A Junior Basketball 25.5” is great for 5+. Then as your kids get older look to move to 27.5+
Football
Bring your players favorite Football!
Whichever size feels comfortable in your kiddo’s hands.
Track
No equipment needed when participating in your track class! The coach will provide all equipment necessary to run class.
Volleyball
Bring Kneepads!
Your child should come to class wearing kneepads that they are comfortable playing in. The coach will provide volleyballs to run the class!
Multi-Sport
Equipment will depend on which sports make your multi sport class. Please find your schedule on our site and it will show you the dates and equipment you need to bring.
Multi-sport classes almost ALWAYS start with a soccer class so bring a soccer ball. A Good rule of thumb is to have a Soccer ball, a hitting T and Bat, and a basketball in your car for each class.
Tennis
Bring a Racket
The following chart outlines the approximate racquet length:
| Age | Height | Racquet Length |
| 4-5yrs | 40-44 inches | 21 inches |
| 6-8yrs | 45-49 inches | 23 inches |
| 9-10yrs | 50-55 inches | 25 inches |
| 10+ | 55inches or taller | 26 inches |
Pickleball
Bring your players favorite Pickleball Paddle
This is a great beginner sport for exactly that reason — you don’t need to invest much. A $5-Below paddle or an inexpensive Amazon one works great to start. As your player gets more serious, things like weight, grip, and face material start to matter — but for now? If your kid thinks it’s cool, it’s the right paddle.
Finding Your Class Location
Head to our Directions page for your state, find your location, then:
- “Site Map” shows roughly where your coach sets up
- “Directions” links straight to Google Maps
Heads up: Setup spots can shift depending on the park or city. If you don’t spot your coach right away, take a lap around the area before calling us: 📞 AZ: 623-748-9453 | CA: 714-874-4737
Finding Your Schedule
Find your city on the map (CA, TX or AZ), click the “B” marker, then the pop-up, on your location page you’ll see the schedule with dates, times, and play locations listed.
- Arizona: https://thebestinaz.com/register/
- California: https://bestsportsca.com/register/
- Texas: https://bestsportstx.com/register/
What About Rain?
If there’s a chance of rain (before, during, or after class), we’ll post updates on our weather page. Please give it a read, since it explains exactly how we handle weather calls (approved by all our partner cities).
- AZ: https://thebestinaz.com/weather/
- CA: https://bestsportsca.com/weather/
- TX: https://bestsportstx.com/weather/
We won’t call or email about weather — the weather page is always the fastest, most accurate source. We’ll follow up the next week with next steps (make-up class, refund, or extended session, depending on what your City allows).
Make-Up Classes
REGISTERED through a CITY Parks and Rec. Department:
Please see your specific City Policies. Most City Parks and Rec programs do not allow make up classes due to Insurance and Liability issues. Beginners Edge Sports Training is a Contract Program and follows and abides by all City Parks and Rec rules that were agreed to upon your registration. In a nutshell, the rule typically is, if you miss it, you miss it, but always check with your Park and Rec Center or Registration form for a more “official” answer.
REGISTERED THROUGH B.E.S.T. DIRECTLY:
Good news — we do offer make-ups, based on availability:
Up to 2 make-up classes per session | Can be scheduled after week 1 of your session | Missed classes have no cash value / aren’t refundable
What if I want to switch classes (for any reason)?
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Registered through B.E.S.T. directly? Just give us a call — happy to help.
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Registered through a City? Please contact the City directly.
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Special circumstances? Call us first — we’ll do our best to figure it out together.
Feedback, Comments, Questions. Concerns, Praise. Who can I contact?
Email: info@best-sports-usa.com