Blogs – 12th Rock

Young athletes practicing archery skills during a 12th Rock training session

Bullseye Basics: Archery Techniques Every Young Athlete Should Know

Discover beginner-friendly archery techniques, training tips, and fun facts to help young athletes improve focus, accuracy, and confidence in the sport of archery.

From Practice to Game Day: How Young Athletes Can Prepare Like Pros

Table of Contents Introduction Game day is where preparation meets opportunity. But strong performances don’t just happen during competition, they…

Youth athletes doing bodyweight push-ups as part of a 12th Rock strength program

Monthly Training Tips: Strength Without Burnout: Training Tips for Young Athletes

Discover how young athletes can safely build strength by focusing on form, bodyweight training, core stability, and proper recovery.

Youth athletes performing speed and agility drills, including sprint starts and ladder footwork exercises, during training at 12th Rock.

Monthly Training Tips: Speed & Agility Focus Month for Youth Athletes

Improve your child’s speed, quickness, and agility with actionable training tips from 12th Rock. Learn safe drills, acceleration techniques, and recovery strategies to boost athletic performance.

Track and field throwing implements, including a discus, hammer, javelin, and shot put, arranged to represent the four major throwing events.

The Throws Events Explained: Discus, Hammer, Javelin, and Shot Put

Learn the differences between discus, hammer, javelin, and shot put, including key technique basics, training focus areas, and what makes each throw unique, with trusted biomechanics and coaching references.

One Tired Mom

Joining 12th Rock Rugby changed everything.

Messiah University Missions Team Runs Community Sports Night

Written by Kristin Arroyo | Content & Communications Coordinator What does joy sound like? If you ask 10 people, you’ll…

From Scrum to Success: Leadership Lessons in Rugby

Discover how rugby scrums teach trust, discipline, communication, and collective responsibility. Learn leadership lessons athletes can carry beyond the pitch with 12th Rock’s Culture of Excellence.

Youth track and field athletes practicing sprint drills with proper warm‑up and technique.

Building Speed Safely: Sprint Drills for Youth Athletes

Learn age‑appropriate sprint drills that help youth athletes build speed safely. Discover warm‑ups, mechanics, recovery tips, and parent guidance to support healthy track and field development.

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.