Easy for the beginner to participate. The number of games is easily manageable for parents, and getting our schedule at the beginning of the season is helpful. Also, communication with the I9 staff has been great. I always get a response to my questions in a timely manner.
We like the positivity from the coaches and the focus on ensuring that everyone gets opportunities throughout the practice and game.
I would love for there to be a rotation so we aren't always on Court 2. It's almost impossible to watch our son practice because he's so far away from the bleachers. Maybe 1/2 way through the season the teams could switch courts for practice?
We've enjoyed the i9 leagues for years. One suggestion for girls volleyball would be to create a more competitive division. Some of the players at the 6-8th grade level are truly first-timers which can really be a downer for girls that already have basic and developed skills. Not being able to get the ball over the net really makes it difficult to play a game.
We recommend I-9 to everyone we know because it is a reasonable time commitment and competitive but also kind. The sportsmanship values are amazing. Our son has participated for years now and proudly displays his trophies and metals from each season. He is not particularly athletic but I-9 has given him the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of team sports. We are sad that he is aging out this year and hope to find something similar next year because it has been such a wonderful learning experience. Thank you!
Communication is great on the website.. We like that the practices are on the same day as games. The decorum between teams, coaches, players, refs, and parents seem pleasant.