Reagan Trent June – In the previous article I wrote in May, I talked about how the eleven steps are beneficial to your archery journey. The eleven steps are the…
Lane Etiquette Archers Should Know
Asher S. June – There are times when an archer is trying to aim and hit the target, but their lane mate is doing something distracting. Some examples are shooting…
My 2023 NASP Western Nationals Experience
My name is Ethan Stemper, I am in eleventh grade and shoot for Lakes International Language Academy in Forest Lake, Minnesota. This season (2022-2023) is my fifth year shooting for…
Dual Shoot-offs at Western Nationals
My name is Jameson Rydeen, I’ve been participating in the MN NASP program for 8 years and this season (2023) was, by the most stressful and rewarding year in Archery. …
To My Coach
Sarah Eshman May – Blessed. That’s how I would describe many parts of my life. However, one particular blessing stuck out this archery season that is almost overpowering. First, though,…
The Parent’s Role
Brennan Stephans May – A topic not often discussed in archery is the role that parents play in an archer’s performance. This effect can be positive or negative and it…
Recovery after a Bad Shot
Jillian McClanahan May – Recovering after shooting a bad arrow at competition is always hard but a necessary skill to improve as an archer. It happened to me at nationals…
Just How Big of a Sport is Archery?
Payton Bellings May – If you would’ve told me at the beginning of my freshman year that I would be signing with a college to continue my archery career, I…
Being an Archery Parent
Asher S. May -Parents come to most, if not all, of their tournaments. Sometimes they can be helpful, or sometimes they might lead their archer to feel a lot of…
Shooting in the Great Outdoors
Mack S. May – The great outdoors is amazing, especially on a beautiful spring day. A gentle breeze, the sun shining, green grass, and a cold drink are perfect for…
Accuracy and Consistency in the 11 Steps
Reagan Trent May – You may have done well at your state’s tournament, and with Nationals just around the corner, this is an important time to prepare. Practicing shouldn’t slow…
Missing a tournament
Sarah Eshman April – Every sport, activity, or other part of life has its ups and downs. Sometimes you have to wait them out solo. Sometimes you have a team…
The importance of attitude in archery
Madilynn Rhinevault May – I’ve been shooting a Genesis bow since I was five, and helping out as a junior coach since 6th grade. I have learned a lot by…
How you can use NASP® to take your archery game to the next level
Payton Bellings April – If you’re reading this, then you probably already know how great of a program NASP® is. It gives students so many great archery opportunities and encourages…
Step outside…or stay indoors?
Jillian McClanahan April – I think we can all agree that practice is beneficial no matter whether it’s indoors or outdoors, and we all have our preferences on which of…
Preparing for the unexpected
Megan Christopherson April – You know how they say that “consistency is key?” In archery, we are encouraged to do everything exactly the same every time, right down to the…
Senior year review
After eight years of archery, I am nearing the end of my high school career. Looking back on this season alone, I have learned many lessons in archery that can…
Why archery is fun and helpful
Archery is a very fun and helpful sport for everyone. It allows everyone to get a chance to compete against other grade levels. You can see how you do compared…
Losing the Leaderboard Spot
Mack S. April – You just shot and your score is the highest it’s ever been. You come to find out, you’re currently sitting in the top 5 of your…
Joining a Unified Archery Team
Reagan Trent April – Have you ever been offered an opportunity to share your passion and knowledge of your sport in a truly unique way? Accepted a challenge to try…
The physical and mental benefits of archery
Asher S. April – Shooting archery can have many different benefits – both physical and mental benefits to be specific. These benefits are so much more than just what your…
Games to play at archery practice
Madi Rinevault April –In my experience, people lose interest when they aren’t having fun. This was the case for our archery team about halfway through the season last year. We…
Using a String Bow ™
Charlie Ray March – During an archery tournament, there are times I shoot a great shot and there are other times that my shot goes off the aim point. These…
How to do your best at State
Payton Bellings March – Not many people can say that they’ve gone to state for their sport, but I’ve gone eight times. From anxiety to bow issues to a virtual…
The bird tournament
Brennan Stephans March – Archery is full of distractions. From parents trying to coach you to other shooters who cannot stop talking, there are many ways to lose focus. In…
The new family tradition
Mack S. March – If you’re reading this, you’re most likely a participant in archery. A coach, an archer, or even someone who just enjoys it. If you’re lucky, then…
Eat like a champion to shoot like one
Sarah Eshman March – In the book One’s Own Room, Virginia Wolfe wrote, “One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” If I were…
Special Practices
Jillian McClanahan March –Some of my most fun archery memories are my team’s special activity practices. Shooting the target is fun too, but sometimes you just need a break. So…
Overcoming Disabilities with Archery
Madi Rhinevault March – Most sports involve lots of movement from one side of the court/field to the other and lots of commotion and yelling in the bleachers. I personally…
Keeping your bow and arrows in tip top shape
Reagan Trent March – What would you do if you were on the line at full draw, the crowd is quiet, the only thing you hear is the 11 steps…