I will be the first to admit that youth sports sign ups can be somewhat confusing. What sports can my child play at their age? Where will they practice? Is there practice? Do I have time to commit every week to sports? It can feel overwhelming to say the least.
i9 Sports has easy answers to all of these questions.
Your kids can start playing at i9 when they are as young as three! They have seven different sports including flag football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, t-ball, coach pitch, tennis, and cheer. They even have a multi-sport discovery program in case your child is unsure what sport they want to play. As far as the time commitment, i9 definitely has your back. Their teams have practice and games on the same day. Practices are held right before the game. Then, parents get to watch their kid utilize their new skills during their game.
With over ten locations and multiple days to choose from, there is sure to be a schedule that works for you!
Even better, i9 does not hold tryouts and welcomes kids of all ages and skill levels. If you are signing up with a friend or want a certain coach, they are also able to accommodate that. i9 takes buddy and coach requests, which can make all the difference in making youth sports a positive experience for your child.
If you want to coach, i9 can help with that too! They help parents dip their toes into coaching in the most positive way possible by supplying everything they need to be successful and focusing on sportsmanship first while promising a positive environment.
What may come as a shock to some is that i9 is locally owned and operated. They are a family-owned, family-run business. Obviously, family is at the forefront of everything that they do.
At i9, their goal is to teach fun first.
This is why kids play sports in the first place and what makes i9 stand out. They encourage safety by not offering contact sports and putting the physical and emotional safety of their players over everything else. They teach good sportsmanship and encourage this at both practices and games.
i9 tailors their programs by age group and allows kids to grow into their bodies, minds, and interests. The coaches are supported with practice plans and instruction guides that are specifically designed for the physical and mental capabilities of each age group. Perhaps my favorite thing about i9–they teach healthy competition. They teach children how to win and how to lose with equal dignity.
i9 believes that creating a positive culture on the field starts with creating and maintaining a positive culture on the sidelines. They require all parents and coaches to sign a pledge acknowledging that youth sports are for kids, not adults.
If your child wants to start playing sports and you want to give them a positive experience, look no further! i9 is currently registering for its fall season through August 9 but will accept registrations with a late fee until the second week they are in season.
