Smoky Mountain Soccer Academy Teaches Fundamentals All Year Long
If your kids want to learn the basics of “the beautiful game”, they will love the Smoky Mountain Soccer Academy! This excellent organization offers a number of soccer programs throughout the year at Rocky Top Sports World that are open to children and teens of all ages. Read on to find out everything you need to know about the Smoky Mountain Soccer Academy’s seasonal camps.
4 Reasons to Have Your Next Sports Tournament in Gatlinburg, TN
Known as the “Gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains”, Gatlinburg, TN is an increasingly popular destination for all types of events and gatherings. In particular, this scenic mountain city is perfect for sports tournaments! We have put together four reasons to plan your next tournament in Gatlinburg:
Harlem Globetrotters to Lead Smoky Mountain Basketball Camp at Rocky Top Sports World
Now in their 90th year, the Harlem Globetrotters are an indelible part of American sports and culture. Known for their incredible athleticism and outrageous antics, the Globetrotters have delighted fans from all around the world in over 26,000 exhibition games. In June, this one-of-a-kind team will return to Rocky Top Sports World for a special Smoky Mountain basketball camp! Read on for everything you need to know about this can’t-miss event.
New Survey Shows That Football is The Fastest Growing Youth Sport in America
For years, Monday Night Football games began with the classic question, “Are you ready for some football?” According to a new survey, the answer is still a resounding “yes”! A recent study commissioned by USA Football, the sport’s national governing body, found that football is the fastest growing youth sport in the country. As one of the Southeast’s leading destinations for youth football tournaments, camps, and events, Rocky Top Sports World is thrilled to hear this news! We’ve summarized the survey’s findings below.
Former UT Coach Phillip Fulmer to Lead Gatlinburg Football Camp at Rocky Top Sports World
One of the greatest college football coaches of all time will lead a special camp at Rocky Top Sports World this June! The famous Phillip Fulmer will share his unparalleled knowledge of the game with aspiring football players, ages 7 - 17. Read on for everything you need to know about this one of a kind Gatlinburg football camp.
Should Young Athletes Specialize in Only One Sport?
Here at Rocky Top Sports World, we like to keep up with the latest information and studies about youth sports. One trend that we thought was worth investigating was sports specialization in kids. Increasingly, many parents are encouraging their children to intensively train in only one sport from a very young age. Does this early specialization actually give young athletes an edge? To find out, we took a look at a comprehensive study from the Sports Health journal entitled Sports Specialization in Young Athletes. We’ve summarized and analyzed their findings below.
5 Ways Playing Smoky Mountain Sports Will Improve Your Child’s Life
Kids love staying active and being outdoors; and parents love letting their little ones burn off their extra pent up energy! Playing team sports at Rocky Top Sports World is not only fun, but it also improves the quality of life for children. Here are just five of the benefits of playing Smoky Mountain sports:
CNN Report Details How Team Sports Help Women Succeed Professionally
While we all know that team sports are a great way to have fun, make friends, and stay in shape, new research shows that being involved in athletics can have far reaching benefits for women. A report from CNN details the ways that playing sports can help women succeed in their professional lives. Read on as we sift through the data to see what it is about team sports that is giving so many women the edge.
Former UT Football Player Jabari Davis to Lead Camp at Rocky Top Sports World
Rocky Top Sports World is excited to host a special opportunity for young athletes in the Gatlinburg, Tennessee area! Former NFL and University of Tennessee football player Jabari Davis will host a two day camp at our athletic complex on March 28 - 29, 2016 from 9 a.m - noon. Read on to find out all the details about this exciting event.
New Greenway Opens Around Rocky Top Sports World and Mills Park
Rocky Top Sports World is thrilled to announce a new, exciting feature for residents, athletes, and guests! The City of Gatlinburg recently completed construction on a greenway around our Smoky Mountain sports complex and Mills Park. The new greenway provides a convenient and scenic way to travel from field to field. Read on for everything you need to know about these beautiful walking trails.
Sportsmanship Comes First at Rocky Top Sports World
Here at Rocky Top Sports World, we offer some of the best athletic facilities in the Southeast to players and teams from around the country. In addition to our top notch courts and fields, we also strive to maintain a positive atmosphere that keeps athletes coming back again and again. If we had to sum up the culture and standards we aim to foster at our sports complex in Gatlinburg in one word, it would be “sportsmanship”. In this article, we will examine what sportsmanship means to us and what we expect from athletes, coaches, and parents who visit Rocky Top Sports World.
4 Benefits of Joining a Smoky Mountain Sports Team at Rocky Top Sports World
Becoming more active is something that most people strive for as they begin a new year, and it is an especially important goal for kids. One of the best ways to get your child moving is by having them join a sports team. Along with having fun with friends, there are many great benefits for playing a team sport. Here are just some of the advantages of joining a Smoky Mountain sports team:
Smoky Mountain Sports Trends: Sports Illustrated Suggests New Year’s Resolutions for Youth Sports
To mark the beginning of the new year, Sports Illustrated’s “This is Your Brain on Sports” podcast proposed a number of resolutions for everyone involved in the world of youth sports. In this episode, Sam Sommers, the show’s host, spoke with Megan Bartlett, the chief program officer at Up2Us Sports, a nonprofit organization dedicated to making sure young athletes across the country have access to great coaching. Sam and Megan gave a lot of great advice, so we thought we would share their insight in this blog.
Smoky Mountain Sports Trends: New Research Details Physical and Mental Benefits of Youth Sports
Everyone knows that playing sports can be an important part of growing up, but new research shows just how beneficial youth athletics can be. The True Sport Report, sponsored by the USADA, found that playing youth sports fosters tremendous physical, emotional, psychological, and social benefits. Read on for a closer look at all of the advantages kids enjoy when they play sports:
A Different Type of Smoky Mountain Soccer Tournament: Futsal Comes to Rocky Top Sports World
Rocky Top Sports World has become known for hosting some of the region's most popular soccer tournaments. However, a different type of Smoky Mountain soccer tournament comes to our sports facility in late January with the Gatlinburg Futsal Championship! Here is everything you need to know about this unique sport, as well as all of the event details: