Academy

All the employees here will be in the unemployment line in the very near future!
DO NOT EXPECT ANY ASSISTANCE HERE!
If an item you are looking for is on a top shelf. LEAVE and purchase else where, you will do yourself a favor in both time and frustration level.
Additionally, this company should sell personalities, but issue them free of charge to their employees.
Do yourself a favor — stay clear of this store.

4 Managers laughing in a cubicle. 20 Teenagers stocking. 1 Checker. 1 on Returns. 25 people in line. That’s I all you need to know about this location.

I bought a new glock 17 here 3 years ago and went last night to buy another. I was prepared to buy one right then and there, so I asked if they would make me a deal. I wasn’t trying to be cheap, If the associate would have said $ 10 off I would have said yes but he basically just said take it or leave it. Well this didn’t sit well with me, why be loyal to one company if they don’t care for you? So what did I do? I drove not even 1 mile away to gander mountain, the staff there was extremely friendly and even being a first time customer they were willing to make me a deal. They gave me 10 bucks off, I appreciated the gesture so much that I went ahead and bought a mossberg 500 12 gauge while I was there. So $ 1000 later, they have a customer for life, an needless to say I won’t be going back academy. All the guy would have had to say is $ 10 bucks off, or probably even $ 5 lol and I would have said lets do it. But I see how they value their customers. Anyway thanks for doing that and letting me leave and go to gander. My girlfriend and I were extremely happy with their service and MUCH larger selection.
Good luck academy

I have found some amazing deals here during sales… all name brands! I work out a lot, so having stylish, comfortable clothes to wear to the gym is important to me. This is location is similar to any other Acadamy I have been to, though maybe a bit less crowded. Just wait until the sales ladies!

This was a lovely experience if you consider the following lovely:
*looking in a shoe section that has zero resemblance to a system. Kinda like Christmas… what’s in this box!!! Definitely not the shoe it’s labeled as. Surprise!!!
*enjoy hearing the employees in the same section talk about who is the best hip hop artist. Ignore everyone in the meantime.
Do come here if you want to be ignored or have a festive heart and want a surprise with every box.

I rarely ever take the time to write a review, but after today’s experience, I definitely felt the need to write one. It wasn’t just one employee that had a bad attitude, it was all of them! My boyfriend was looking at guns and the man behind the counter was extremely unfriendly. Then, I saw a bike that I really wanted, so I went to the counter to ask them if I could purchase it and come back to pick it up later since I drove my car there. They told me it would probably fit and that I should go ahead and purchase it, so I went ahead and made the purchase. The man that was called to help me with the bike had an extremely terrible attitude. As we were walking out to my car, I asked again if the bike would fit. With out hesitation, he told me that it would not fit and told me that I should probably just return it. He didn’t even try to see if it would and just walked it back into the store. I’m just completely disappointed in everyone’s attitude that I dealt with today. We spent over $ 500 today at this store and I’m tempted to return everything and shopping elsewhere. I definitely will never shop here again!

I have been to several different academy sports and was very surprised to find good help here. I was in search of a kayak and the man working in the fishing section was extremely helpful. He checked several different prices for me, made helpful suggestions, and even carried the kayak to my truck. Great experience here and I will definitely go back to this store.

Very bad attitude of staff at this location. We went to buy shoes and was shocked at the apathy towards customers, not by just one, but almost 4 to 5 employees there. They are all busy chit-​chatting among themselves rather than attending to the customer.
Finally I had to ask an employee to come with me to help me find the merchandise, he reluctantly came but was not of any help at all. Management needs to seriously consider training staff in customer service.

Received no help from the employee standing 15 feet away from me, he was too busy talking about motorcycles with another guy. All of the pricing stickers were removed and/​or missing from the merchandise I was looking at, which happened to be bike tubes and bike accessories. The store was a mess and they did not have enough cashiers to handle the flow of people.

This is seriously my favorite place to get sports bras, workout t shirts, and capris. I feel like they always have a great clearance section, but even their regularly priced items are discounted on their retail price! I have had a few long lines, when I have come here but nothing to complain about. I normally have not needed help with finding anything, so have not needed to deal with any sales associate, but the cashiers are pretty friendly!

This is the most friendly, well stocked, great priced sporting goods store ever! My whole family shops here for guns, ammo, clothes, shoes and camping gear. There is always, and I mean always, a helpful expert around!

I had a terrible experience here. Don’t go here if you are looking for shoes to purchase. You will receive no help. The help you do receive with be accompanied by bad attitude.
Was there for almost over two hours. Not one staff member asked me if I needed help. They had a very ugly attitude each time i asked them for any help or advice. There were about 3 people there though. They were busy stocking and bickering at each other. No smiles. No greeting. Nothing. It was terrible.
Very poor customer service in the back. Had to tiptoe around. Will not be returning for shoes.

Great place — always having sales.
Always busy

This store is crazy packed all the time. I have taken a poll and Mexicans love academy. I can’t figure out why just yet, but I will get back to you on that hopefully sooner rather then later. The store is in what seems to be a crazy busy shopping area. The whole pattern to get in and out of the store can really suck at times. Don’t try to even bother driving through the herd of people dragging along carloads of people. I always find it best to park near the area and use the sidewalk.
The store itself is laid out slightly differently then the Dallas location. The golf section is much larger but the prices are at times still way too high. The camping section is pretty basic if your looking for low rent tents or camping gear. The shoe section is crazy and finding you size can at times be a major chore. I have found some workout gear at decent prices. I normally stick with the academy brand of running or basketball shorts. They are much cheaper and I have great success with shorts and t shirts. They no longer whip you with what zip code do you reside in. I always felt that was a pain and just gave the zip for the store. There are at times good deals to be had but I only find moderate things here at ok prices nothing more and nothing less.

staff was little help.
which is preferable to having them follow you around like ducklings.
found what i needed. so i guess i vote: A-​OK

Love this store. They have a wide variety of items for every sport enthusiast. They have various Texas althetic teams apparel that is reasonably priced. This location carries a variety of workout apparel such as Nike, Adidas, and others brands. They also carry a variety of sports bars but are limited on sizes. The shoes are priced competively. Watch out for clearance items! You can really find some great deals. You can find daily clothing as well if this is your style.
Returning items has been fairly easy. Checkout lines are fairly short and there are always extra cashiers available. They usually check you out without much conversation.
Overall, I am a regular here because I can usually find what I am looking for.

Best selection and cheapest pricing in town!

I was very suprised to see so many workers and you could tell they didn’t like it either all trying to act busy but some hiding in corners grouped up talking and texting. The was also a group of 4 standing in the aisle blocking traffic people having to go around them while they talked about there working hours and schedule. Went to the gun area and they were talking about there schedules and hours. The only one I noticed working the most was the guy cleaning the restrooms who couldn’t wait and ran the mop over my shoes while standing there doing my business. Herd my wife yell at him for walking into the women’s restroom without yelling in the door that he was coming in. Where is the management?

Walking into Academy, you get the sense of an impersonal shopping experience. This is a big-​box warehouse concept that sells you on everything sports-​, outdoors-​, and adventure-​related. I came here to comparison shop on fitness equipment but discovered that their section was tiny compared to a sporting goods-​dedicated venue. However, you’ll find nearly everything here for your camping/​fishing/​hunting trip in addition to your sporting goods and apparel – an all-​in-​one concept for those pursuing an active lifestyle. Prices are comparable to other retailers, though chances are you will find more of your prominent and high end brands here than at your typical Walmart.
On my weekend visit, this location was busy with 3 – 4 person lines at the registers. Plenty of families and sports fans in attendance picking up their local team goods, like shirts, caps, and other collectibles, and their camping supplies.

I’m giving five stars because of their pricing and great selection of work out clothes. Academy also has a great selection of Under Armor! I will also add that they do carry a beautifully large selection of Nike, Under Armor, did I say that. … that’s all I wear, for the best prices I have seen in DFW.
I am however biased, because my enjoyment is somehow displaced by the pure presence of my child. He loves this place so much that each and every time we MUST come here our stay is extremly over extended and ends badly by me yelling while random patrons stare at me. (I just want to leave after 2 hours)
Although their shoe selection seems to be «last season» the clothes are 5 star. Oh, Academy and their huge selection of sports equipment are to thank for my child trying each and EVERY sport known to man besides… tennis and hockey… for now. Haha my wallet thanks you as well Academy… not (sarcasm, pricing is great).
Oh, I see now … pay back for malls are sports stores… Okay then, it’s ON!