–Adara A. – Archery is more a mental game than a physical one. When you shoot a good arrow you probably get excited, right? When you are excited, you want…
NASP®, another family you never knew you had
– Keby Gjovik- To many people, NASP® is more than just a sport, it can be a passion, a way to create friends, a stress reliever, but for me and…
Good Shooting Habits
–McKenna Montgomery– Creating good habits that you repeat each time you step to the line will help you shoot consistently. Every archer does not have the same exact habits or…
Lessons learned at state
-Bryleigh McKeithan- Have you ever tried your hardest at something but still didn’t succeed? It is an experience that everyone needs to have. It hurts, but you can look at…
Tips and tricks to mentally prepare yourself for a tournament
– Sara Davis- The mind can be a great enemy sometimes. It chases around thoughts of what if and but then relentlessly, and when your mind catches a thought, it…
What NASP® means to me
-Brennan Stephens – NASP®® is relatively young, starting in 2002. Archery in elementary, middle, and high schools is new compared to sports like baseball, basketball, and football. However, NASP® has…
Archery isn’t just shooting a bow
– Anna Rawe – Sometimes, archery isn’t just about shooting a bow. While involved in the NASP® program, you learn many life lessons, things that you are able to carry…
Archery is a sport for everyone
–Nadine Davis– Unlike most sports, archery is a sport that anyone can do. You do not have to be the strongest, fastest, or most flexible to join archery; you just…
How Does Archery Compare to Other Sports?
– Matthew Ebner – Archery has many comparisons to other sports, and also many differences. I have been an archery athlete for nine years, while also playing other sports during…
Line Talk
– Kelby Gjovik – Have you ever been on the line shooting and then, all of a sudden you hear something from around you, or someone just burst out laughing…
Just Breathe
– Brennan Stephens – Breathing is very important. Without breathing, you can not shoot archery. Breathing has a much more significant effect on archery, other than my previous obvious statement….
The bow in my hair
-Adara A. – For some archers, good luck charms are a part of their careers. Most archers start off shooting archery around fourth grade which means good luck charms start…
Fitting in with archery
-Bryleigh McKeithan- Have you ever felt like an outsider? I come from a military family, so I have moved around and had to make new friends in new places. I…
A good luck charm or superstition
– Sarah Davis – No matter what anyone may tell you, I think everyone is a little superstitious. Maybe it’s a shirt, or a pair of socks, someone always wears…
What does NASP®️ mean to me?
-Nadine Davis- What does NASP® mean to me? Well, that is a great question. NASP®, unlike other programs, allows kids to succeed. It pushes kids to do better not only…
Traveling for NASP®️
-Anna Rawe- When archers are traveling to NASP® Nationals or Worlds, they might not know the best way to do things. I traveled to Worlds, so I have some recommendations…
My Archery Experience with COVID-19
-Grace Groves- Many things were affected by Covid-19, including the last two years of my NASP tournaments and experiences. My first year of NASP® was the year before the Covid-19…
Why should schools offer NASP®️?
-McKenna Montgomery- Are you considering bringing NASP to your school? Let me tell you some of the reasons you should say, YES! First off, there may be many kids in…
How to Set-up an Archery Range at Home
-Matthew Ebner- Throughout my NASP career, I have been very fortunate to have a range in my backyard. I believe that having a range at your home is very beneficial…
Searching for a Superstition 
-S. Nicola Chmelir– Searching for a Superstition, a Goodluck Charm? Me Too. Is it just me, or do you also “search” for a superstition or good luck charm during competitions…
A Tournament Behind the Scenes
Adara A. – A NASP® archery tournament is really fun but takes a lot of volunteers to run it. Recently, I volunteered for my school’s archery tournament. I learned a…
The Wonderous World of Closed Toed Shoes
The Wonderous World of Closed Toed Shoes -S. Nicola Chmelir – There are two paths you can follow when shooting–that towards an utterly focused flight and that towards a brighter…
Personal Connections I Have Made because of Archery
Sara Davis – Archery has many recognized benefits as a sport; patience and focus, a steady hand and mind, and how to clear your head of anything but the target…
Nadine Davis
As amazing as archery is, it is more than just shooting bows. You meet friends and even “family” along the way. I have made several personal connections because of archery,…
Positive Personal Connections I have Made because of Archery
Grace Groves – In my experience with shooting archery through NASP® I have had many positive experiences with other archers, coaches, and NASP® coordinators. In my first year of NASP®,…
Preventing & Dealing with Anxiety in Archery
Brennan Stephens – Archery is mainly a mental sport. You can have perfect form, but if you get up to the line nervous with an increased heart rate, your arrow…
Anna Rawe
Archery is a sport full of fun new experiences. One of my personal favorites is meeting new people. Over the course of the past three years, I have formed many…
Bryleigh McKeithan
Have you ever aimed at the same place on the target, and your arrows hit a different spot every time? It’s likely related to your form. Did you know every…
Advice From My Coach
Kelby Gjovik – It took me four years to accomplish something I have never done. What is it? I shot a 1 during a tournament, something I call a one…
When is the right time to start archery?
Matthew Ebner – You may wonder when the right time, or age, to start archery is. It is as soon as you have an interest in archery. You should give…