Read what the media is saying about i9 Sports and the youth sports industry.

“The first season Mr. Fiume ran the program, about 100 children participated; by the time the next season rolled around, 600 kids were waiting to sign up. As it turned out, Mr. Fiume says, a lot of moms were searching for the exact program he was offering.” Wall Street Journal – February 2010

“Sportsmanship really does pay off… This [i9 Sports] is a big idea that really has grown rapidly over the last few years…” Fox Business News - December 2009

“Franchisees profit from the hot children’s market… The number of children under 18 in the United States is projected to grow by nearly 6 million in the next decade -- from 74.2 million this year to 80.4 million in 2020 -- and the opportunities in children’s businesses will grow along with them.” AllBusiness.com - 2009

“…an organization [i9 Sports] that makes sure league games are conflict-free and played right, all the while developing character and helping 4-14 year-olds learn life lessons and have fun. Quite simply, for parents and their sports-minded kids, it doesn’t get any better than this.” Examiner.com - November 2009

“We know that parents are willing to spend money on their children – even in a recession – when they wouldn’t necessarily spend it on themselves.” Houston Chronicle - August 2009

“With i9 [Sports], you are contributing something to the community that we live in. And with childhood obesity on the rise, and many schools having to cut back on their sports budgets, the timing is right for this wonderful program.” Lifestyle Magazine - July 2009

“Their operation has been profitable enough that Magram [i9 Sports franchisee in suburban Atlanta] was able to quit his day job and still support his wife, a stay-at-home mom, and their two children.” Commercial Appeal - March 2009

“[i9 Sports] Franchise locations across the country are seeing a 50 percent increase in registrations from the previous year and a 350 percent increase in membership during the past two years.” Salt Lake Enterprise - January 2009