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…
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…