They are super encouraging and you can tell they enjoy what they are doing. They make the kids feel that they aren't just a number, remembering their names, making each one feel important and that they all have great skills!
The positivity at i9 is amazing.
My daughter started playing volleyball through i9 after a horrible, traumatic experience in little league softball where a coach had essentially bullied my child out of the sport. Even trying a new sport after that experience was difficult. On her very first day however, my daughter was the recipient of the sportsmanship award for that game and the i9 coach came up to me after (in front of my daughter) to tell me what an amazing kid she was and praise the effort she’d put in.
Coach Sarah had no idea about my daughter’s most recent sports experience and no way of knowing just how meaningful that award and her words of positivity were, but it was exactly what my daughter needed to be able to move on and enjoy a sport again.
We’ve done another league and a clinic since then and it is the same positive experience every time. I would recommend i9 and Coach Sarah to anyone, any time.
I love that your programs are focused on teaching sportsmanship in addition to teaching the skills of the sport. Thank you for not making performance the priority. I also appreciate that during league play the practice and game are back-to-back so we do not have to give up multiple days to the sport. Your coaches and staff are very encouraging and supporting and my kids are always excited to return!
I appreciate the variety of sports offered and many location/time/date options, and I appreciate the camp counselors who have made my child's experience a positive one!
In the past it was very organized, although this year it was a rougher start. The kids are all included and encouraged to participate and do their best. They are couched and instructed on how the game is played.
variety of programs and camps, close to where we live, focuses on not just the sports but other qualities in a good athlete, affordable. wish we could schedules a little sooner for planning purposes, even if generalized such as 3-4yo play in the afternoon, 5-6yo early afternoon, older kids morning, etc.