Blogs – 12th Rock

Coach guiding youth athletes through volleyball, throws, and archery drills at 12th Rock.

Coach’s Corner: Building Mental Toughness in Youth

Discover how 12th Rock coaches build resilience, focus, and confidence in youth athletes through volleyball, throws, and archery.

Youth athletes practicing soccer, rugby, volleyball, throws, and archery drills at home.

Culture of Excellence Playbook: 7 Home Micro‑Habits for Youth Athletes

Turn 12th Rock’s Culture of Excellence into daily micro‑habits athletes can practice at home, across soccer, rugby, volleyball, throws, and archery.

12th Rock Presents Inaugural Barnabas Award

Youth athlete stretching after practice, symbolizing recovery and balance at 12th Rock.

Coach’s Corner: The Science of Recovery: Why Rest Makes Better Athletes

Discover how proper rest, sleep, and recovery strategies help 12th Rock athletes perform at their best.

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.