As a parent, you want the best for your child, and if they have a passion for basketball, it's essential to help them discover their strengths and find their ideal position on the court! Understanding the different positions in basketball is an important part of guiding your child's development and ensuring they thrive in the sport. This guide will explore the 5 main positions in basketball: Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Small Forward, Power Forward, and Center. So, let's dive into the exciting world of basketball positions and find the perfect fit for your young athlete!

When it comes to your kids, mom and dad set the example for how to act. Not only is this true in life but also when it comes to youth sports. Your kids notice the way you act at games, practices and events. They notice how you treat them when it comes to discussions about sports. Don’t be the obnoxious sports parent that routinely embarrasses their children at youth sporting events. Here are 5 ways to be a model sports parent for your kids:

The game of ultimate frisbee is a unique sport that’s growing in popularity across the country. Ultimate frisbee, or just ultimate as some call it, is a non-contact, self-refereed sport played between 2 teams with a flying disc frisbee. Featuring numerous state-of-the-art synthetic turf fields, Rocky Top Sports World is the perfect place for ultimate lovers to get in a game of ultimate frisbee and even for beginners wanting to try something new! Here is a deeper dive into the rules of ultimate frisbee:

Volleyball lives at Rocky Top Sports World! Our 80 acre state-of-the-art sports campus is home to several youth volleyball competitions and events each year. Teams travel to Gatlinburg from across the country to compete in this great sport at Rocky Top Sports World. For more than 125 years volleyball has brought joy to generations of young athletes! Here are 5 things you didn’t know about the history of volleyball:

There’s a long list of reasons why youth sports are important. First and foremost, youth sports provide fun and excitement your child will absolutely love. Beyond that, the lessons learned through playing youth sports will last a lifetime! When your child participates in youth sports, he or she will be better equipped for the rest of their lives. We explore why youth sports are important with these 5 lessons your child will learn:

Phew! That was a heart-pumping, down-to-the-wire game! Now it’s time to refuel. Especially if you have another game coming up soon. Great snacks that properly refuel and rehydrate your body can be in the difference in wins and losses in games with such small margins. Take the healthy route instead of falling for the convenient trashy snack! To help keep you at the top of your game, Rocky Top Sports World has put together a list of 5 after game snack ideas for youth sports teams:

A debate rages on at the youth sports level regarding participation in multiple sports: should children focus on, or “specialize,” in one sport, or should they participate in numerous different sports throughout the year? Major sports organizations including the NFL, MLB, NHL, NCAA and U.S. Olympic Committee have all voiced their support for multi-sport play among youth athletes as part of The Aspen Institute’s Project Play campaign. Here are 3 benefits of playing multiple sports for youth athletes:

As with any hobby, participating in youth athletics comes with a number of expenses. Whether you need to pay for uniforms, equipment, a bus, or something else, it helps to have some cash coming into your team’s treasury. Fortunately, there are many great fundraising activities and events that can generate money for your school or club. Rocky Top Sports World has put together a guide to four of our favorite fundraising ideas for youth sports teams.