We started last year with Soccer Shots and moved over hoping for more and we found it with i9 Sports. We love all of the different skills being taught, the course setup for practice and the addition of game time after practice. Having practice followed by game time is helpful for busy schedules. The coaches are very interactive, engaging and knowledgeable.
We are concerned about one of the players “E” on the team who is a bit aggressive with the pushing and shoving and had been since week one. When he pushes and shoves, Caleb and even other kids shut down and do not continue playing. At this age I feel it is inappropriate and does not encourage sportsmanship or game play. If Caleb keeps shutting down when pushed on a consistent basis I don’t see the point in continuing. Also disappointed in how I see the medals distributed. The website mentions sportsmanship and teamwork attributes but it seems to be given to those who need encouragement and are more disengaged which discourages those that are participating. Lastly, it seems as though not many volunteer coaches signed up. Today only the coach was on the field solo which made it very difficult to guide and coach the team. Many kids become distracted (which is understandable for this age) however a coach isn’t there to redirect and teach them when the only coach is focused on the ball and keeping it in bounds. Lastly, I would like to see more discussion around defense (since one kid primarily has the ball throughout the game) and learning how to reroute a ball to keep it in bounds.
I like the dedication and professionalism of every single instructor i9 instructors at bishop high school soccer program , kids at this age need to develop into the sport without putting too much pressure on them, just having fun is the main key and the instructors do a very good job understanding that!! excellent program...
Love my child can play a team sport but it doesn't take up our whole week. He is able to learn important value. The refs have been great and so far most of the parents seem encouraging.
The time commitment is perfect for me as a busy single mom. We have been with Coach Brennan and Coach Shawn for a long time and we absolutely love them. Our team is like a family.