KOC Maryville Jamboree Set for Aug. 14

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic is proud to continue as title sponsor for the annual KOC Maryville Jamboree showcasing Blount County high school teams and matchups before the official football season begins. As the community’s sports medicine leader, the KOC Maryville office has been supporting the Jamboree for more than 35 years.

The KOC Maryville Jamboree takes place on Friday, Aug. 14, at Alcoa High School with games and skills competitions beginning at 7:00 p.m. Participating high schools include Alcoa, Heritage, Maryville and William Blount.

“It’s exciting to see these early competitions featuring athletes we know from training rooms and practices,” said Dr. Kyle Boden, sports medicine surgeon at KOC. “The KOC Maryville Jamboree is also a great opportunity to encourage proper form, injury prevention and overall wellness while celebrating the start of football season in Blount County.”

The four teams will compete in two matchups. Alcoa will face William Blount in the opener, followed by a skills competition to determine the fastest running back and lineman, longest throw, longest punt and deepest kickoff. Maryville and Heritage will go head-to-head in the evening’s final contest.

The event offers a preview of Blount County teams and talent ahead of the Alcoa-Maryville rivalry game at Maryville High School the following Friday, August 21.

KOC Maryville is located at 827 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway and offers walk-in orthopaedic urgent care Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

KOC Alcoa will open in the Springbrook Farm development early next year. The new location, conveniently located off Alcoa Highway, will provide even greater access to specialized orthopaedic care for Blount County families.

KOC has been delivering exceptional orthopaedic care in Blount County for more than 50 years and has a long-standing history of supporting local athletes of all ages. Not only do KOC providers serve as team physicians for area high schools, but they also support teams at postsecondary institutions, including Maryville College, The University of Tennessee, Carson-Newman University, and Lincoln Memorial University. KOC providers also support professional teams, including the Knoxville Smokies, One Knoxville Sporting Club and the Knoxville Ice Bears. For more information about the KOC sports medicine outreach efforts, visit: kocortho.com/services/sports-medicine-outreach