The Super Bowl has been bringing families together for decades. With the big game just days away, parents should start thinking about their plans right now. Involving your little ones is a lot easier than you think.
Use the game to help your child understand football. All of the positions and terminology can be difficult for [...]

Valentine’s Day is coming up and love in the air! That’s why we thought it’s a perfect time to share some of the many reasons we LOVE youth sports.

SPORTS ARE FUN!
What better way for your child to spend time with friends, learn new skills and have fun with a group than youth sports! i9 Sports [...]

The fun & frenzy of the holidays are behind us. A brand new year is ahead and it’s a popular time to focus on making changes, and setting our resolutions and goals for the months ahead. A common goal people make for the New Year is to stay active, and we’re here to help! Here [...]

Do you ever wonder…what the benefit of sports is for your child? What does he or she get out of this? Well the benefits of youth sports are huge, and they can carry over into adulthood.

Did you know that Michael Jordan was cut from his high school basketball team? Albert Einstein was told he was stupid & wouldn’t amount to anything! Before Henry Ford found success in the car business, he went broke five times! Winston Churchill failed the 6th grade and stuttered!

These remarkable individuals made significant contributions and achieved [...]

i9 Sports is dedicated to making your child’s youth sports experience a great one. We want your child and your entire family to enjoy the i9 Sports Experience. Because parental involvement is so pivotal to a positive experience, we want to share some tips to encourage positive post-game conversations:
Post Game Conversation Guide:

Focus on fun. Ask [...]

When it’s a positive experience, team sports are one of the best ways to help kids develop life skills, promote a healthy lifestyle, and increase self-esteem. However, did you know that a survey among youth athletes revealed that:
• 31% saw parents yelling at or arguing with officials;
• 28% saw parents yelling at or arguing with [...]

At i9 Sports, we love our coaches. Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a SUPER i9 Sports coach? It’s easy, Safety, Understanding, Patience, Enthusiasm and being a good Role Model.
-Safety is a top priority. What makes i9 Sports different is that we don’t stop at just the physical safety of our kids, [...]

Does this sound familiar? You’re the first one up in the morning, you make coffee, let the dog out, prepare breakfast for the kids, pack their lunches, reassemble their backpacks, get them out the door in time to catch the bus for school. You then get yourself dressed and hurry out the door in order [...]

Did you know that our bodies are made up of about 60% water? The long days of summer, combined with outdoor activities provide peak times for dehydration, especially in active kids.
Water carries out every essential body function including regulating body temperature, carrying oxygen to our muscles and it helps to fight off common illnesses.
Kids are [...]