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Advice for Parents

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

By Greg Jaloszynski | April 24, 2026
Youth athletes performing speed and agility drills, including sprint starts and ladder footwork exercises, during training at 12th Rock.

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.

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One Tired Mom

By Greg Jaloszynski | April 7, 2026

Joining 12th Rock Rugby changed everything.

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From Scrum to Success: Leadership Lessons in Rugby

By Greg Jaloszynski | March 20, 2026
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.

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.

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

By Greg Jaloszynski | February 6, 2026
Youth athletes practicing soccer, rugby, volleyball, throws, and archery drills at home.

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

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

By Greg Jaloszynski | January 23, 2026
Youth athlete stretching after practice, symbolizing recovery and balance at 12th Rock.

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

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

By Greg Jaloszynski | January 9, 2026
Youth athletes participating in different sports at 12th Rock camps, symbolizing variety, growth, and teamwork.

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

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Coach’s Corner: Tips to Stay Active This Winter

By Greg Jaloszynski | November 28, 2025
Coach guiding young athletes during indoor training, symbolizing winter fitness and year-round activity at 12th Rock.

12th Rock coaches share practical tips for youth athletes to stay active, motivated, and healthy during the winter months.

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

By Greg Jaloszynski | November 14, 2025
Photo of parents, coaches, and young athletes celebrating together on a sports field, representing the power of community and teamwork in youth sports.

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.

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Coach’s Corner: Your Questions, Answered

By Greg Jaloszynski | October 24, 2025
Illustration of a youth sports coach guiding children in different athletic activities, symbolizing teamwork, fitness, and mentorship for 12th Rock’s Coach’s Corner blog.

In this month’s Coach’s Corner, 12th Rock coaches answer common questions about training, motivation, and injury prevention for youth athletes.

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

By Greg Jaloszynski | October 10, 2025
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.

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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