Recent Reviews:
April 3, 2026
Brittany Flynn
Eden, NC
Eden, NC
This was our first experience playing basketball and being part of a team. Coach Hyman did an amazing job getting to know all the kids strengths and weaknesses. They made a great team. My son had a great time, it improved his self confidence and will be back again next year if he doesn’t make the school team.
April 3, 2026
A.L.
We love sports and the after school programs! The kids enjoy it and actually want to go! I am disappointed about the summer changing we look forward to them going while I work because their around friends and get to enjoy summer! While if they have to stay with grandparents they will be inside all day with tablets! So the summer hours changing was a little disappointing but we understand!
March 5, 2026
Pattie Walmsley
Ridgeway, VA
Ridgeway, VA
February 19, 2026
Lagretta Martin
Eden, NC
Eden, NC
I enjoy the pool the most & the water is comfortable to the body not too warm & not too cold most of the time. I say that because when it's cold it makes the bones in older people ache more resulting in it doing more harm than good. I do realize that there are a lot of swimming competitions going on during the school year & the water needs to be a certain degree in order for them to swim better. I also am concern as to why there is a shutting down of the pool at 12 pm when it closes at 1 pm. There are many classes doing the morning hours giving the freelancers' less than an hour to spend in the pool when they have to get out for ten minutes and go to a very cold locker room wet, it's fine in the summer because we can go outside at the Eden Y. I am not complaining but just wondering was the members taken in consideration when enforcing this this issue for breaks instead of having them being relieved. We have a superb management of our pool area & it's very clean I can truly say that the lifeguards are all very respectful, kind & polite. I also like the weight room it is also clean & has very useful machines that I sometimes use. I also enjoy the activities that are presented at the Eden Y such as Bible study ,games for seniors & etc.. I look forward to going to my Eden YMCA
February 10, 2026
Norah Woodall
Our experience with this swim team has been nothing short of amazing. After years of feeling overwhelmed and frustrated with how things were run in the past, this season has been a complete breath of fresh air.
The organization alone deserves high praise—everything has been clear, timely, and well-communicated. Practices, schedules, and expectations have been handled so smoothly, which makes such a difference for families trying to juggle busy lives.
Most importantly, Coach Connor Griffin has been phenomenal. His leadership, consistency, and dedication to the swimmers truly stand out. He brings structure, positivity, and genuine care to the team, and it shows in both the athletes’ confidence and performance. The kids feel supported, motivated, and excited to be there—and as a parent, that means everything.
This season has reminded us what a well-run, positive team environment should feel like. We’re incredibly grateful and couldn’t recommend this program more highly.
February 10, 2026
Henry Trull
Stoneville, NC
Stoneville, NC
February 10, 2026
Jenna Moore
Since joining with the GCY-Makos, swim is much more organized. Issues we had in previous years with signing up for meets and paying for these are no longer an issue.
Practices are run efficiently and my daughter has improved so much this season, getting her first ever regional times. The little things like Coach Connor taking the time to show the kids who had never swum at the GAC how the dive blocks are different than what they are used to in Eden have meant so much. The level of not just coaching but also caring is extraordinary.
After the past few seasons, my daughter wasn't sure that she wanted to continue to swim, but she has found her love of swim again. Thank you to the Makos coaches for this!
February 3, 2026
Benjamin Smith
Eden, NC
Eden, NC
February 3, 2026
Alora Cobb
Eden, NC
Eden, NC
February 3, 2026
S.T.
Eden, NC
Eden, NC
January 19, 2026
J.G.
Reidsville, NC
Reidsville, NC