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Charting a New Course as an i9 Sports Owner

From Hills to Mountains, Matt Sanders Chose a New Adventure Matt Sanders’ route to becoming an i9 Sports® owner is about embracing new opportunities. Matt is a pilot, and when the pandemic started, he was concerned about his airline career....

January 31, 2024

Former Controller Finds a Fulfilling Career with i9 Sports

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Former Controller Finds a Fulfilling Career with i9 Sports

Russ Dearie’s shift from corporate finance to i9 Sports is a win Russ Dearie’s motivation to find a more fulfilling career came after his third child was born. He wanted to prioritize time with his family instead of working long...

December 6, 2023

Franchisee Spotlight: Jay Mechtly – A Veteran’s Success with i9 Sports

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Franchisee Spotlight: Jay Mechtly – A Veteran’s Success with i9 Sports

Military lessons and values have helped business thrive Army veteran Jay Mechtly owns an i9 Sports® business in North Carolina, covering Wilmington, Jacksonville, and Brunswick County. Jay went to West Point right after high school and was in the Army...

November 8, 2023

Multi-Territory, Multi-City Owner Shares His Secrets to Success

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Multi-Territory, Multi-City Owner Shares His Secrets to Success

Being in the business of youth sports is all about building a team to help manage your leagues, Ken Trager says Ken Trager’s path to being in the business of youth sports started by watching a TV interview. Ken and...

October 13, 2023

i9 Sports Franchise Review: Justin and Tabatha Ward of Florida

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i9 Sports Franchise Review: Justin and Tabatha Ward of Florida

Husband and wife team are bringing i9 Sports to their hometowns Justin Ward, shown above with his wife and daughter, has always known that he wanted to work in youth sports. Growing up, he played basketball, baseball, soccer, and track....

September 6, 2023

i9 Sports owners win IFA’s 2023 Franchisee of the Year award

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i9 Sports owners win IFA’s 2023 Franchisee of the Year award

The Nisleys have grown their business from 1 to 3 locations i9 Sports owners Micah and Tom Nisley are the 2023 Franchisee of the Year winners, an award given by the International Franchise Association. The Nisleys were very surprised to...

June 22, 2023

They were Practically Living at Ballfields, then Inspiration to Become i9 Sports Owners Hit

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They were Practically Living at Ballfields, then Inspiration to Become i9 Sports Owners Hit

Husband and Wife Team Describe Their New Business as a Family Venture and a Passion Ryan and Stephanie McGallion were both youth athletes, so they’ve always understood the big role youth sports plays in a community. But it wasn’t a...

April 20, 2023

Chicago Business Opportunity: Why i9 Sports is Ready to Take Off

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Chicago Business Opportunity: Why i9 Sports is Ready to Take Off

i9 Sports is Rapidly Growing and Focusing on Expansion With Strong Business Opportunities in Chicago i9 Sports® is expanding across the country, with nearly 30 new territories open in just the past year. Now, we’re focused on opening business opportunities...

December 8, 2022

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Meet Our Newest i9 Sports Owners

Our new i9 Sports owners are excited about the business i9 Sports® is growing, with new i9 Sports owners opening locations throughout the country. Our business model has delivered value to customers and franchisees for two decades, but the benefits...

November 22, 2022

A Year in the Life of an i9 Sports Owner

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A Year in the Life of an i9 Sports Owner

The Learning Curve of Opening a New Business Your first year as an i9 Sports® owner is both exciting and challenging. You’re establishing your business and finding your first participants. Eric Stephens, who launched an i9 Sports business in Frederick...

October 21, 2022

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