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How an i9 Sports Parent Became the Owner of the Brand’s 300th Franchise

Jeremy and Katie Dillard opened the 300th i9 Sports franchise in Greater York, Pennsylvania, after eight seasons as i9 Sports parents and volunteer coaches.Their first season launched with 140 kids in soccer, flag football, and T-ball, 10 staff members, and...

October 13, 2026

i9 Sports Franchise Owners Jay and Danielle Mechtly Named 2026 IFA Franchisees of the Year

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i9 Sports Franchise Owners Jay and Danielle Mechtly Named 2026 IFA Franchisees of the Year

The Wilmington, NC owners are recognized for building a market from the ground up through disciplined marketing, high operating standards, and a commitment to the families they serve. The International Franchise Association (IFA) has named i9 Sports franchise owners Jay...

September 1, 2026

From the Notre Dame Hardwood to Your Local Field: Meet i9 Sports Owner Diana Braendly

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From the Notre Dame Hardwood to Your Local Field: Meet i9 Sports Owner Diana Braendly

Diana Braendly knows what it feels like to run out of the tunnel while the fight song plays. As a member of the University of Notre Dame women’s basketball team, she made it to the NCAA tournament every year she...

April 29, 2026

Meet Dan Jacobson: A franchisee balancing his role as a CFO with his love for youth sports and education.

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Meet Dan Jacobson: A franchisee balancing his role as a CFO with his love for youth sports and education.

Meet Dan Jacobson Dan Jacobson became an i9 Sports owner to support his family, quickly growing passionate about the business, leveraging his finance background, mentoring franchisees, leading successful Nike Kids Camps, and balancing his role as a CFO with his love...

March 25, 2026

How Veterans Are Finding a New Mission with i9 Sports

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How Veterans Are Finding a New Mission with i9 Sports

Every Veterans Day, we honor the men and women who have served our country with courage and dedication. At i9 Sports, we also celebrate the remarkable ways veterans continue to serve long after their time in uniform. Their commitment to...

October 30, 2025

How Former Phillies Player Shane Watson Found a New Kind of Purpose with i9 Sports

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How Former Phillies Player Shane Watson Found a New Kind of Purpose with i9 Sports

After nearly a decade living his dream in professional baseball, former Phillies player Shane Watson has found himself back on the field. But these days, it’s a different kind of team he’s leading. The Los Angeles native now runs an...

July 10, 2025

Son Inspires His Dad to Start an i9 Sports Business

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Son Inspires His Dad to Start an i9 Sports Business

Duane Gray shares the process of how to become a franchise owner Before starting his i9 Sports® business, Duane Gray was the executive pastor at a church in Columbus, Ohio. Duane was already an entrepreneur, having started his own IT...

May 13, 2024

i9 Sports Franchise Review: Kate and Brandon Harper of Washington

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i9 Sports Franchise Review: Kate and Brandon Harper of Washington

Owners expand the i9 Sports presence in the Pacific Northwest Kate and Brandon Harper learned about i9 Sports® when they were looking for a flag football league for their then 3-year-old son. At the time, the only i9 Sports leagues...

April 23, 2024

Ex-Journalist Finds New Mission with i9 Sports Franchise

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Ex-Journalist Finds New Mission with i9 Sports Franchise

i9 Sports franchise review: Gene Gentrup pays it forward Gene and Patty Gentrup have been i9 Sports® owners in Kansas City, Missouri, since 2016. Before starting their i9 Sports business, Gene had been looking to do something different. He was...

March 26, 2024

i9 Sports Owner Creates a Legacy of Community, Character, and Connection

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i9 Sports Owner Creates a Legacy of Community, Character, and Connection

Running a i9 Sports business is a “team effort,” owner says i9 Sports® owners Jose Perez and his wife Isaura Nunez broke the record for the most registrations for a newly launched league when they opened their first i9 Sports...

February 28, 2024

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