We have played sports all throughout the US with the YMCA so we have an idea of what to expect. Signed my son up for basketball and first red flag for the team practice was once a week which was on "Sunday" with games on Saturdays. (The YMCA only requires one practice) Most of our coaches we've played with have always had 2 more, but we decided to see what this was all about being new to this state and area we are not quite knowledgable with how "clubs" or other organizations work so naturally we join the "YMCA".
We went to the first initial "meeting/practice" and there were about 2-3 teams worth "practicing". Turns out that this coach (who is coaching 3 Y teams) also does "club" basketball and his club kids play for the Y as well. He advertised his league stating that if we want more practices with him we have the "opportunity" to join his club team for his club dues, which in his organization charges monthly dues! Also when questioned by other parents of practices not being functional for most families schedules, he responded that he "offers" practices with his club league that is in joint with the Y league. From my understanding the "YMCA" is not connected to any other leagues however since this coach utilizes his place as a "volunteer" coach for recruiting new players, the Y seems to accept it due to his volunteer status.
We did get "90%" of our refund and I did speak to "Tim" regarding this. Tim was amazingly nice and easy to speak with an honest conversation. Regarding this coach he has epic marketing skills to recruit more kiddos. I'm sure he recruited a good handful within that day. But as for us we opted out and joined the NYS for a basic team with weekly practices and Saturday games. The functionality for my family with other children in dance, and high school sports didn't fit for our schedules, and as for a "Sunday" practice, we are all about recharging for the week, we will opt out of this league.