Blogs – 12th Rock

Youth athletes participating in different sports at 12th Rock camps, symbolizing variety, growth, and teamwork.

Beyond the Scoreboard: Discovering the Variety of Sports at 12th Rock Camps

Explore how 12th Rock’s diverse sports camps, from volleyball to archery can help youth athletes grow in skill, confidence, and character.

Coach talking with young athletes in a huddle, symbolizing teamwork, reflection, and new year goal-setting at 12th Rock.

Coach’s Corner: Reflecting on Growth and Setting Goals for the New Year

In this month’s Coach’s Corner, 12th Rock reflects on 2025’s highlights and shares actionable goal-setting tips for youth athletes to start the new year strong.

12th Rock being grateful for every athlete and coach’s hard work during the year.

The Power of Gratitude in Sports

Explore how gratitude builds stronger, more resilient youth athletes. 12th Rock shares how parents, coaches, and donors create a culture of appreciation through sports.

Photo of parents, coaches, and young athletes celebrating together on a sports field, representing the power of community and teamwork in youth sports.

The Value of Community in Youth Sports: How You Can Make a Difference

Discover how parents, volunteers, and donors help shape the future of youth sports at 12th Rock. Learn why community involvement builds stronger athletes, families, and programs.

Student-athlete sitting at a desk with books and a planner, balancing schoolwork and sports equipment like a soccer ball and track shoes, symbolizing time management and healthy routines.

Balancing School, Sports, and Life: Time Management Tips for Youth Athletes

Discover effective time management tips to help youth athletes balance school, sports, and life. Learn strategies to avoid burnout and build healthy routines.

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Archery for Kids: Focus, Confidence, and Fun

Discover how archery helps kids build focus, patience, and confidence in a safe, structured environment with expert coaching at 12th Rock.

From the Inside Out: Building a Champion’s Mindset in Youth Athletes

Athletic talent can take kids far, but mindset is what helps them go the distance. At 12th Rock, we know…

Strong Starts: How Sports Shape Character from the First Practice

At 12th Rock, we believe that youth sports are about so much more than just winning games or earning medals,…

The Danger of Self-Coaching

I wake boarded every day all summer. It was great. I was good, or so I thought. The problem was that I was self-taught and self-coached.

The Greatest Coach

Written by Jack Torpey, former 12th Rock alumni One of the many blessings of my childhood was the experience that…