Lydia Windell, April – Oftentimes at tournaments, I see archers either going back to the parents to tell them their score or holding up fingers for their score. I do…
Aiming Games
Jillian McClanahan, March – Every team has their own games and rituals that they play and do. It’s a fun way to get the jitters out and keep the younger…
Curing the tournament jitters
Robert Hamilton II, March – A fellow NASP® student contributor called archery good stress. And she was right, archery is stressful. It’s a team sport. You are with friends. But…
The truth about coaches
Madi Rhinevault, March – “Kids don’t quit sports, they quit coaches.” This is a quote from my coach and I’ve found it to be truthful, especially in archery. To coach…
What to do while waiting for your flight
Anagail Hamby, March – Waiting for your flight is stressful. It gets you amped up, nervous, and sometimes even shaky. When you’re stressed you overthink and your shot degrades. While…
What Goes Through My Mind During the Shot Process
Anna C. March – When someone asks me what goes through my mind when I’m shooting, they are going to get a long answer. For me, I hyper focus on…
How to avoid hitting your arm
Jenna Wickersheim, March – When I first started archery, I would hit my arm every once in a while, but I mostly ignored it. During my fourth grade season, my…
Inspired by your own sibling
Letisia Carranza, March – 11/16/2018 was the first tournament for him. Excited to shoot, whistle blows two times, he grabs his bow and walks to the shooting line places the…
Jackson Chopra Overcomes Adversity
Brooklyn Johnson, March – Have you ever faced an obstacle in archery? Meet Jackson Chopra. Jackson is a senior archer at Carl Junction High School. However, it hasn’t been very…
The importance of a team
Savannah Tovar, March-Before every tournament, my team huddles up. Together, we always remind ourselves to do what we know and to have fun. Whether it is a bullseye tournament or…
The diverse world of archery
My introduction to archery began with the National Archery in the Schools Program. NASP® granted me my start in competitive archery. I quickly fell in love with the mental aspects…
Under an archer’s skin
Mack S. March – It’s common knowledge that we use muscles, big or small, for everything. Whether you train, participate in sports, or just have a life, you engage, use,…
Unwritten Rules: Archery Tournament Edition
Alayna Musson, March – Simple steps like listening to the whistles and not putting your knees on the ground are just simple rules to follow at a tournament, rules we all…
How to prolong the life of a target
Chase McBroom, March – A big part of being successful with archery is practice and to practice we need targets. For NASP®, that means bag targets and 3D targets. In…
Does consistent form make a difference?
Daniel Ebner, March – Archery is a sport that requires many skills, and one of the most important is consistency. Consistency can be a lot of things such as: holding…
How to prepare for a tournament
Reagan Trent, March – Scrambling at the last minute to find your equipment causes errors that might cost you the tournament. Preparation has never let me down in archery. It…
How to quickly improve your form
Madison Evans, March – Early in the season, my coach, who is also my Dad, gave me the advice that many of us likely hear – slow down, breathe and…
Archery after graduation
Anna Rawe, March – Ever wonder what you can do with archery after NASP®? If you love the sport there are many places that you can go after you graduate,…
Positive friendships or connections I have made because of archery
Chase McBroom, February -Archery is a great way to make lifelong friends from all over the world. In Las Vegas last year, I shot with a few guys from Japan. …
Adjusting between 10 and 15 meters
Savannah Tovar, February- Being able to adjust between 10 and 15 meters is crucial in archery. Before learning how to adjust an aim spot, it is best to have good…
Getting your arrows to cluster
Brooklyn Johnson, February – Have you ever wondered why your arrows go to different places even though you are aiming at the same place each time? This is a common…
The Unspoken Rules of Etiquette
Madi Rhinevault – NASP® is fundamental for how it actively introduces kids to a lifelong sport, as well as helps kids develop life skills through tournament exposure. And while the…
A turkey named Mark
Emma Hikerson, February – One of my favorite parts of archery are the tournaments! Whether it be a smaller tournament in my county, or going all the way up to…
Mindset of a champion: How I went from 10th place to 1st place
Jillian McClanahan, February – In the 2023 Nevada State Tournament I placed tenth, and while I was still happy with my score, upon reflecting, I made some much needed adjustments…
Why I encourage people to try archery
Daniel Ebner, February -Archery is a very beneficial sport and I believe that there is a lot of potential left unseen with it. The sport has so many benefits so…
How I calm my tournament anxiety
Anna C. February – When I was little, and went to my first competition, I was so nervous and had no clue what to expect. I was scared because I’ve…
My personal steps explained
Alayna Musson, February -There are a lot of steps to follow when it comes to stepping onto the range with bows and arrows, especially safety rules. But there are also…
What to expect at your first tournament
Robert Hamilton II, February – You made your school archery team, and you have been practicing with them. Those kids are your friends or you’ve at least seen them at…
How archery changed my mind
Anagail Hamby, February -“Me? Good at Sports? No way!” How Archery Changed my Mind… I hate most sports. At least, I used to before I started archery. I abhor running,…
What makes a tournament great?
Jenna Wickersheim, February – I’ve been to over 100 tournaments in the past 8 years. Most of them are about the same but there’s always a few things that set…