Bill Sixsmith

About Bill Sixsmith

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Experience

1. Area Developer & Owner-i9 Sports

   i9 Sports

   Dec 2012 — Present

   i9 Sports, the nation’s first and largest youth sports league franchise business in the United States, has re-engineered youth sports for kids ages 3 and up. With over 2 million registrations in communities from New York to Hawaii, we have replaced a high pressure, adult centered model with a child centered model that puts fun first.IT’S THE WAY YOUTH SPORTS SHOULD BE ®.We offer youth sports leagues, camps and clinics for boys and girls ages 3 and up in today’s most popular sports such as flag football, soccer, basketball, baseball and ZIP Lacrosse™. In our programs, no child will ever be excluded by a try-out, be made to feel like they aren’t good enough by a league draft, ride the bench for an entire game, or be cut from a team. Yes, we keep score, but we have created a fun way to help kids develop athletic ability, a love of team sports, and an understanding that how you play a game is as important as the score. We don’t just help kids become better athletes, we help them become better people.Age-appropriate instruction emphasizing sportsmanship and healthy competition.All skill levels welcome – No tryouts. No drafts.Everyone plays – every game.One day per week – practice is conveniently scheduled prior to the game.No fundraisers.Trained officials at every game.“When in Doubt Sit Out” Concussion Safety Policy and education for parents and coaches nationwide.THE i9 SPORTS ® EXPERIENCEWe provide a youth sports experience unlike any other in America. Research has shown that the number one reason kids play sports is to have fun. It is not surprising then, that the number one reason they quit playing sports is because they stop enjoying it.The i9 Sports Experience includes:1. Superior Organization & Communication2. Convenience:3. A Safe, Supportive Environment4. Instruction in Skills & Good Sportsmanship5. Focus on Fun

Education

• University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  B.A., Communications

  2000 — 2004

Skills

• Event Management
• Public Relations
• Marketing
• New Business Development
• Sales
• Sponsorship Sales
• Fundraising
• Sports Management
• Press Releases
• Event Planning
• Sports
• Ticket Sales
• Leadership
• Sponsorship
• Sports Marketing
• Archtics
• Social Media Marketing
• Sponsorship Activation