Mental Preparation
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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreCoach’s Corner: Tips to Stay Active This Winter
12th Rock coaches share practical tips for youth athletes to stay active, motivated, and healthy during the winter months.
Read MoreCoach’s Corner: Your Questions, Answered
In this month’s Coach’s Corner, 12th Rock coaches answer common questions about training, motivation, and injury prevention for youth athletes.
Read MoreBalancing 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.
Read MoreThe Power of Multi-Sport Participation: Why Playing More Than One Sport Builds Better Athletes
Discover how playing multiple sports builds stronger, healthier, and more adaptable athletes. Learn the physical, mental, and injury-prevention benefits of multi-sport participation at 12th Rock.
Read MoreTrack & Field: Speed, Strength, and Self-Discipline
Discover how 12th Rock’s Track & Field program builds speed, strength, and self-discipline in young athletes. Expert coaching for sprints, hurdles, and jumps.
Read MoreFrom 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 that developing a strong mind is just as important as training the body. Whether your child is learning to dribble or striving for a podium finish, their mental resilience will shape how far they go—and…
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreHow to Avoid Burnout in Youth Athletes
As spring sports pick up, many young athletes are transitioning from winter training into more demanding schedules packed with games, practices, and tournaments. While enthusiasm for the new season is high, the increased activity can also raise the risk of burnout. Burnout in youth athletes isn’t just about feeling tired, it can lead to mental,…
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