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Convenience in a Youth Sports League

When I started coaching youth sports at 24, I looked at things completely different than I do now at 29 and with a family.

Convenience in a Youth Sports League (in Marlborough Patch)

When I started coaching youth sports at 24, I looked at things completely different than I do now at 29 and with a family.

Can a Three-Year-Old Play Youth Sports?

Many youth sports leagues out there don't bother offering sports for kids under six. At i9 Sports, our three- to -five-year-old divisions are always the most popular!

Can a Three-Year-Old Play Youth Sports?

Many youth sports leagues out there don't bother offering sports for kids under six. At i9 Sports, our three- to -five-year-old divisions are always the most popular!

Recent Pop Warner Game Shows Systemic Breakdown in Safety Procedures

Recently, Pop Warner changed its safety procedures to help children's safety. Then, why in a 52-0 game, did five children sustain concussions and keep playing?

Recent Pop Warner Game shows Systemic Breakdown in Safety Procedure (in Marlborough Patch)

Recently, Pop Warner changed its safety procedures to promore children's safety. Why, then, in a recent game did five children sustain concussions in a 52-0 loss?

Winning in Youth Sports: Who REALLY cares?

After a championship-winning touchdown, kids and parents reacted very differently. Who REALLY cares about winning championships: kids or parents?

Winning in Youth Sports: Who REALLY cares? (in Marlborough Patch)

Last season at i9 Sports, an overtime game was decided by a last-second touchdown. Kids and parents reacted very differently, showing how important winning is to each group.

Who Wins? Part II

This week we had our opening weekend for i9 Sports flag football and cheerleading, We explained to parents who gets medals and trophies. Read here their response!

Everyone Wins? Part II (in Marlborough Patch)

This weekend at i9 Sports we had our opening week and I explained to parents how we give out trophies and medals. Read what we do, and the parent's reaction to it!