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Essential Skills

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

By Greg Jaloszynski | April 10, 2026
Track and field throwing implements, including a discus, hammer, javelin, and shot put, arranged to represent the four major throwing events.

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.

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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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Building Speed Safely: Sprint Drills for Youth Athletes

By Greg Jaloszynski | March 6, 2026
Youth track and field athletes practicing sprint drills with proper warm‑up and technique.

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.

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Coach’s Corner: Building Mental Toughness in Youth 

By Greg Jaloszynski | February 20, 2026
Coach guiding youth athletes through volleyball, throws, and archery drills at 12th Rock.

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

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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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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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