About us
What is Cedar Bluff Farragut Optimist (CBFO)?
The Cedar Bluff Farragut Optimist (CBFO) is a non-profit 501(c) organization. CBFO was started in the 1950’s and serves the West Knoxville community through a variety of service projects and youth sports programs. CBFO currently focuses on four core sports for boys and girls ages 4 –19: Youth Football, Girls Fast-Pitch Softball, Girls Volleyball, and Boys and Girls Basketball.
We are especially proud of our scholarship program which awards thousands of dollars annually to former CBFO participants. These programs focus on serving the Farragut community by giving back to those who have served others. CBFO is also very active in our local schools through the subsidization of local school programs and facilities with over $50,000 in donations since 2000.
About CBFO Youth Basketball
CBFO Basketball is a youth basketball league aimed at providing a fun environment for learning and playing the game of basketball in our community. CBFO’s goal is to strive toward maximizing player’s potential on and off the court while developing a love for the great team sport of basketball. CBFO encourages good sportsmanship by emphasizing positive behavior and respect among players, coaches, officials, and parents.
CBFO offers two leagues, a REC league and a BYO Team League. These leagues range in ages from 5-14. Games and practices take place within the Knox County Schools.
CBFO basketball is a non-profit organization managed by a Commissioner and members of the CBFO Board. All Volunteer coaches go through a thorough background check to ensure we have the right adults interacting with our youth players.
CBFO basketball is dedicated to helping each participant develop a love for the game of basketball, work toward real improvement on the court and beyond, and carry out the CBFO mission of building character and shaping lives through the game of basketball.The basis of our mission comes from a desire to demonstrate proper leadership in character for our youth and their families.
Mission, Vision, Values
Our Mission
To build character and shape lives through the game of basketball.
Our Vision
To inspire youth to become exemplary citizens.
Our Values
- To provide a fun environment for learning and playing the game of basketball.
- To instill the values of discipline, respect, hard work, responsibility, teamwork and heart in our youth.
- To fund scholarships in order to make our programs available for all youth and to award college scholarships to those who have participated in our sports programs.
Meet the board
KARI DUNN
(COMMISSIONER)
I am grateful for the opportunity to be able to serve our community through our youth basketball program that gave me so much as a child! I am dedicated to building a fun, energetic youth basketball program that will allow players to develop their fundamentals while having fun! I am passionate about doing what is right and being fair.
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
VAN JONES
I am actively involved in a variety of sporting programs throughout the community as well as serving as a board member and Treasurer of Cedar Bluff-Farragut Optimist (CBFO) sports programs.
Volunteer
If you are interested in volunteer opportunities with CBFO Youth Basketball, please contact the commissioner at cbfo.basketball@gmail.com
Sponsorship
Sponsor a player or any number of players. Providing scholarships and making our programs available to every child in our community is an integral part of CBFO’s values. Tuition sponsorship is $175 per player.
SPONSOR A TEAM OR PLAYER HERE!
Direct donation
HELP US BUILD CHARACTER AND SHAPE LIVES THROUGH THE GAME OF BASKETBALL
CBFO is a non-profit organization committed to using the sport of basketball to help prepare young athletes for life. Our Mission is to “build character and shape lives through the game of basketball.” We provide an environment for learning the game of basketball by focusing on both skill and character development.
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About us
CBFO Basketball is a youth basketball league committed to providing a fun, safe, and positive environment for our youth. We aim to create a strong foundation of fundamentals and skills as well as help build on character development and team play!
Recent news
Evaluations are required for all REC players not on a competitive team and will be held mid-October! We will offer some skills classes starting in late August before practices get started in November!
Practices will begin the first week of November! Games will start on December 7th!