It's wonderful for kids who are trying to figure out if they like a sport. There isn't a lengthy commitment. My son is 12 and wanted to play basketball but didn't want to sign up for a rec season until he knew the fundamentals and if he liked playing. He did i9 at severna park community center and loved it. It was perfectly competitive for his level and the kids that had more experience the Team members made sure they were balanced between each team. He had a blast and definitely wants to play more basketball.
I have very much enjoyed being a part of the i9 program. The program has allowed my children to try various sports and to gain exposure to new things. The two i9 programs that my children have participated in (soccer and basketball) have been fun, active, engaging, and organized. I look forward to the next opportunity to participate in an i9 sport.
My son is 5 almost 6 and has autism. He has been on i9 sports since he was 4 and I love that they don’t treat him any different from the other children. He also isn’t on his age range so they always accommodate him for his needs.
Thank you i9 sports for always being a helping hand with introducing soccer to my son.
I really appreciate that your program is purposefully designed to engage kids at a low stakes, low pressure level. They are young! They don't need the pressure of practicing twice weekly and then playing once a week. This is such a great program for kids 3-8 to really get a feel for the sport, see if they like it, and decide if they want to continue at a more intensive level. I feel meeting 2-3 times weekly for any activity outside of school for someone so young is detrimental as they might get pigeonholed into a sport so young that they haven't had a chance to explore other avenues or activities. Having some exposure to various athletics makes for a well rounded athlete, and i9 gives them that exposure in a low-stress environment.
Seamless process when it come to signing up. Always send up to date reminders. Love how all the coaches have patience and are truly there for the little ones and wanting them to have a positive experience.
We had such a wonderful experience with this soccer team! My 3-year-old absolutely loved every moment of it. The coaches were patient, enthusiastic, and truly great with the little ones especially Coach Harrison. They made learning fun while teaching the basics of the game in a way that was easy for toddlers to understand.
Highly recommend this program for any parent looking to introduce their child to soccer in a positive, engaging way. We’re already looking forward to signing up again!
I love how family friendly the programs are! it is a huge bonus to have just one practice and game day if you are a busy family or have more than one child in sports or if your child does more than one sport.
Staff are nice and friendly and available to help!
Coach Marcus Harrington and Jacob Schreiber are amazing! They have a motivating and positive approach towards coaching our kids. We really appreciate the field space at MACC. Both 9AM and 10AM groups are organized and I can see the progression in my both of my children's skills. We will be returning next season!