I really love this program because it gives my son the opportunity to play soccer, make new friends, and learn teamwork and discipline. I appreciate how the coaches encourage the children to improve their skills, build confidence, and have fun. As a parent, it makes me happy to see my son enjoying something he loves while learning important life skills. I am grateful for this program and the positive impact it has on the children.
I really like the encouraging i9 staff. I wish the i9 staff routinely coached the kids- the volunteer parent coaching isn’t the most effective for the kids to learn skills at all different levels.
I am assisting the 3-4 year olds coach. I like that each week the kids are getting better at dribbling and are confident on how to stop the ball. I think that the times allocated to practicing skills and playing the game are perfect. For a lot of 3-4 year olds, this is their first team activity. My only suggestion would be to teach them more about what it means to be on a team and give them an opportunity to introduce themselves.