Very accessible and well organized. i9 does a great job of accommodating families who want to be together on the same team. Great coaching tools and app.
I appreciate that they give the kids a chance to really learn how to play, and how good the refs are at adapting for the individual players. Keeping them challenged but not overly strict. All around good people and good program.
Gives kids with a variety of skill and talent ranges to play together. Great for introducing novice players to a new sport without the commitment of taking on an overly rigorous schedule.
i9 programs are designed to help kids enjoy sports. The coaching plans and advice from the program are invaluable in helping coaches communicate on important topics like sportsmanship.
Depending on the child’s level… in our case it was good to build confidence playing in a game. When they can gain confidence dribbling up the ball because playing rules for that age do not allow the opponent to steal the ball when dribbling. For more advanced levels I would prefer a program with more instruction. There is very little time for skill building.
For 8 year old soccer:
Friendly, welcoming coaches
Age appropriate practice and game lengths
Same time and location each week
Skills taught and practiced
Positive sportsmanship encouraged in games
Rotation of playing positions
Co-ed
The organization each week is fantastic. Communication is top notch and everything runs smoothly. All the staff are very polite and positive and kind to the kids and parents.