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…
Reflect on your shots
Anna Rawe, February – Reflection, one word that seems so simple but is commonly overlooked. Most shooters, especially beginners, tend to skip past the reflection step. Some people purely just…
The purpose for practice
Mack S. February – Practice makes perfect. That’s what people say and it is true without a doubt. But what about practice helps things to become perfect? Is it the…
Protect your fingers during the draw
Liliana Corpuz, February – As to be expected, one of the most vital parts of the archery process is the release. Each archer will have their own personal preference in…
What goes through an archer’s mind
Letisia Carranza, February – Let’s be honest, this question is a personal one that not one person can answer for every archer out there. I’ll tell you what I believe…
Little scared me and archery
Madison Evans, February – I admit it, I am a bit of a nervous nelly. Scary movies and books, no thank you. Trust me, watching the movie It is not…
Archery drills to do on your own
Reagan Trent, February – Practicing archery as a team gives you a special bond and a family. Coaches usually have a planned-out schedule with timed exercises. They are designed to…
Distinction Between Hobby and Sport
Lydia Windell, February – For many uncommon sports, the age-old question of “Is _____ a sport?” continues in spite of a sport’s rich history. Archery is one of these uncommon…
Meet Liliana Corpuz
My name is Liliana Corpuz, and I am from Prosper, Texas. I have been shooting with the Prosper Archery Team since fifth grade, and I am currently a junior at…
Mack S. is back!
Archery is a slow-burning beat. Beating and beating like the rhythm of my heart. I enjoy the simple complexities and consistent pattern even with its sudden rushes and slows. Archery…
Jillian McClanahan is back!
I’m back! After a summer and winter full of tweaking my aim and perfecting my shot, I am ready and excited about the NASP® 2024 competition season. This is my…
Madi Rhinevault is back!
I’m Madi Rhinevault and I’m a senior at Montrose High School in Pennsylvania. I shoot with my two younger siblings Ali and Logan. I love fishing, hunting, and archery most…
Meet Letisia Carranza
Hello, my name is Letisia Carranza. I am 12 years old and will soon turn 13 in February. I am in the 6th grade at Duff-Allen Central Elementary. I plan…
Meet Daniel Ebner
I am Daniel Ebner, a freshman in high school from southern Oregon. I am fifteen years old and have participated in NASP® and other archery programs for the past five…
Meet Robert Hamilton II
Hello, my name is Rober Hamilton II. I live in Monroe, Virginia, and I am a sixth grader at Amherst Middle School. My archery career began about 5 years ago…
Meet Brooklyn Johnson
Hello, my name is Brooklyn and this is my 5th year of archery. I’m in 8th grade and I go to Carl Junction School in Missouri. One thing about me…
Meet Savannah Tovar
When I started archery in 2018, I had no clue about the sport. No one in my family had ever shot archery before. I had selected the purple bow to…
Meet Chase McBroom
My name is Chase McBroom and I am a ninth grader at Old Bethel Christian Academy in Clarks, Louisiana. I have shot with NASP® since the sixth grade when I…
Meet Alayna Musson
Archery is a big part of my life. From weekdays to weekends. From mornings, afternoons, and evenings every single day. But there is one thing everyone and everything has to…
Meet Jenna Wickersheim
My name is Jenna Wickersheim. I have been in archery since fourth grade and am now a senior at Medford Area Senior High in Wisconsin. Throughout my experience in archery,…
Meet Anna C.
My name is Anna C. I am in 8th grade at Jones Middle School. I started the NASP program in 4th grade, and I have been shooting ever since. I…
Meet Lydia Windell
My name is Lydia Windell and I am currently an 11th grader at North Harrison High School. At North Harrison, I discovered my passion for archery with the National Archery…
Anna Rawe is back!
My name is Anna Rawe, and I am currently a senior at Jefferson High School in Missouri. I was actually a student contributor back in 2022. I have been involved…
Meet Anagail Hamby
My name is Anagail Hamby and am currently on a seventeen year streak of living. I was born and mostly raised in Texas, until my family and I moved to…