Benefits / Perks. Opportunity to build coaching skills and be a role model for athletes. Impact the lives of young athletes. Online training opportunities. Company Overview. Founded in Tampa, Florida, i9 SportsĀ® is the nation's first and largest youth sports league franchise business in the United States with over 1 million registrations in more than 500 communities from New York to Hawaii. Established in 2003 by Frank Fiume one the principle tha...