FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
8-8-2024
Blount United Soccer Club Partners with Soccer Shots Knoxville to Foster Young Soccer Talent
Maryville, TN – Blount United Soccer Club (BUSC) is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Soccer Shots Knoxville, a nationally recognized youth soccer program. This collaboration aims to provide comprehensive soccer development opportunities for young children in the Blount County area.
Soccer Shots Knoxville, renowned for its fun and engaging approach to teaching soccer to children aged 2-8, aligns perfectly with BUSC’s commitment to fostering a love for the game from a young age. Through creative and imaginative games, Soccer Shots Knoxville introduces children to the fundamentals of soccer while emphasizing character development, teamwork, and healthy lifestyles.
“We are so excited to have this as an option for our academy players' younger siblings” said Anna Land, Director of Academy Growth at Blount United Soccer Club. “This partnership allows us to lay a strong foundation for future soccer stars and create a seamless pathway from Soccer Shots Knoxville to our Academy Hammers and Lady Hammers programs.”
Connor Blankenship, Director of Soccer Shots Knoxville stated, "We are thrilled to partner with Blount United and serve more kids together throughout Blount county. We love investing in kids to create a stronger youth beyond the game, and are excited to join a like-minded community partner!"
"Excited for this partnership between our organizations as we provide a place for learning and growing in the game from walking ages to early youth." - T.J. McCallum, BUSC Director of Coaching
"We have always been a homegrown club that fosters a family culture. So to be able to partner with Soccer Shots Knoxville and offer one location to train and play for the entire family from toddlers to adults is something very unique and special." - Bri McDaniel, BUSC Director of Soccer Operations
By combining the expertise of both organizations, BUSC and Soccer Shots Knoxville aim to nurture young athletes and create a thriving soccer community in Blount County.