We have been impressed with the organization and structure of the program, especially considering the coaches are all volunteer! Our girls have loved it and now want to try something a bit more competitive. But the intro to the sport WITH the positive, good sportsmanship-like environment has been a great introduction.
Organized, good communication, coaching has been great. I have had experience in the past with volunteer coaches that aren't so great, which is why the rating is a 9.
First and foremost, offering a girls-only league at a young age was instrumental in my daughter’s continued participation in basketball. As a 7-year-old, the 8U co-ed league might have discouraged her from continuing, but last year with i9 she had the opportunity to learn the game in a supportive environment. She used that growth to excel in the 8U co-ed league this year.
As a participant at the Endeavor location, we’ve found the facilities and the site manager (Ron i believe) to be excellent, perfect for this level of play.
Volleyball has been great as well. The format allows everyone to participate equally and maximizes touches, which is ideal for beginners.
The only reason for giving a 9 instead of a 10 is not due to i9, but simply because with the current age groupings in these sports, the differences in ability can sometimes be quite noticeable. Sometimes to the detriment of both ends of the spectrum.
Finally, we especially appreciate Brandon for his quick responses and helpful support during the registration process.
The coaches have been fantastic! Our head coach Lauren Sutherland is the best! She brings such a positive energy and direction to the team. Coach Erika has also been amazingly dedicated and focused helping these girls grow in their skills. The facility is a great location and quality to practice and the communication has been efficient.
The only surprise we experienced was when we initially signed up it looked like the hours were between 10am-5pm but we were slotted for 8:45am, so we made some accommodations for that, but the overall experience has been incredibly valuable to everyone involved. We are so grateful for this opportunity and highly recommend i9sports! We look forward to exploring more options with i9 in the near future. Thank you to everyone that makes this possible!