Anagail Hamby, June – What is archery? We all know the basic process: load, aim, fire. Or nock, aim, release. When we watch an archer, the process is apparent. What’s…
Friends make memories
Reagan Trent, June – All year I have been writing about how to improve your shot in some way, this is a little different. I am going to share some…
An experience I’ll never forget
Anna C., June – A positive experience that stood out to me this archery season was my trip to Nationals in Sandy, Utah. Over all it was a very good…
“A” Favorite Moment – from a National Champion
Madi Rhinevault, June – If you’ve ever participated in Nationals at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, you know that lots of time is spent waiting. Between shooting and scoring,…
How has archery impacted your life – Essay Response
Abigail Slack, Guest – The Eleven Steps to Archery Success apply to more than just archery. Stance, with most things in life, building a solid foundation is essential for growth…
Follow Through
Some people might ask, “Is there a wrong way to follow though?’. To that, my answer is YES! Following through, after releasing an arrow, is one of the last and…
Handling Arrows
Mack S, May – Arrows, to be put simply, are long, pointy sticks that we shoot through the air. They are siblings, or at least relatives, of the spear, which…
Archery Fit Check
Before I was able to participate in archery, I was part of a dance team. I vividly remember disliking the itchy costumes, hours long hair and makeup routine, and painful…
The Anchor
Reagan Trent, May – For the archer, few feelings compare to raising a bow, settling into the anchor point, and releasing the arrow down the range. It is a moment…
Becoming a NASP® coach
Do you know any archers who are interested in becoming a certified coach? Throughout my childhood, archery is one thing that has stayed consistent. I have always dreaded my last…
Positive Thinking Makes Positive Results
Brooklyn Johnson, May – “With its billions of interconnected neurons, whose interactions change from millisecond to millisecond, the human brain is an archetypal complex system.” -Michio Kaku. This quote reminds…
Safety First
Savannah Tovar, May – We all have to follow rules, but why so strictly? No matter where you go, there are always rules and oftentimes those rules are to keep…
Archery: The Opportunity to Unplug
Robert Hamilton II, May – So many of us are on our phones, smart watches, tablets and computers a lot. And probably with a set of earbuds in our ears. …
In Your Lane
Madi Rhinevault, May – Tournaments are a funny thing. They can be the most nerve-racking, anxiety-ridden experience of an archer’s life. They can be a calm release and rhythmic outlet…
Step 1 to Archery Success, The Stance
Chase McBroom, May – What is the stance in relation to archery? The dictionary defines it as the way in which someone stands, especially when deliberately adopted (as in sports);…
Knocking into your neighbor while nocking
Anna Rawe, May – When competing in a competition, it is important to make sure that you have the right etiquette for those around you. Something that I commonly see…
How does archery make you feel?
Daniel Ebner, May – There are a lot of feelings that happen when you shoot archery. Something that I think is so great is that when I think of all…
Fighting for every Point
Anagail Hamby, May – Every sport has unspoken rules. Some are for courtesy, or tradition or even for your own good. The one I speak of today, is for your…
To Talk or Not to Talk?
Lydia Windell, May – Examining the National Archery in the Schools Program’s rules, there is no clear rule stating archers cannot talk to each other on the line. The only…
Positive Relationships Built on Archery
Emma Hickerson, April – When I say archery has given me everything, I do not say that lightly. Throughout the 9 years I’ve shot NASP® archery I have made so…
Ways to Calm your Tournament Anxiety
Alayna Musson, April -Some people, including myself, get nervous before and during tournaments. Especially the bigger ones like the State and National tournaments. There are some ways that you can…
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles with Bows & Arrows
Robert Hamilton II, April – My bow has been in and out of my mom’s car every day for the past two years. But when we decided to fly to…
Why I encourage others to try archery
Letisia Carranza, April – I encourage others to try archery at least once. But I really recommend that you try it for a year or two, and then during summer…
How archery helped me face my emotions
Jenna Wickersheim, April – Looking back at my nine years of archery, it is really amazing to realize how much this sport shaped me as a growing child. Archery has…
Let’s Change It
Mack Shaffer, April – Archery is a multi-step process, and each step tends to have a designated posture or position, especially when an archer is first being taught how to…
First Tournament Fears
Jillian McClanahan, April – Your first competition can be scary! I know mine certainly was. For me, I was mostly afraid of the unknown. I knew I was going to…
Setting up a Home Range
Savannah Tovar, April – Do you ever tend to see trends in your scores? Some student’s scores consistently go up a few points fromweek to week, other trend downwards, and…
Make Practice More Enjoyable
Brooklyn Johnson, April – Have you ever been tired of doing something over and over again? Sometimes, when we do the same things day after day, we can start to…
Got One
Anagail Hamby, April – Consistent thought processes can be everything to an archer. You can have the best form possible but still fall short of your goals if you cannot…
Does archery check your box?
Madi Rhinevault, April – Have you checked your boxes? Both literally and metaphorically? While shooting for NASP, there are many rules tofollow to ensure the sport’s overall efficiency. But, archery…