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…
The Center of the Team: Our Coach
Asher S. March – There are many archers on an archery team. Archers are very important to archery, yes, but there is one part of an archery team that most…
When You aren’t Right on Target
SARAH ESHMAN February – Imagine this. You’re at full draw, ready to shoot your final arrow for the round. Your grouping on the target is dead-center and exactly where you…
Why Archery is Different from Other Sports
MADI RHINEVAULT February – Less than 30 minutes down the road from Montrose High is our school’s rival, Elk Lake. For years the two schools have absolutely hated each other,…
Do you Overlook Reflection?
JILLLIAN MCCLANAHAN February – The 11 Steps to Archery Success are, stance, nock, draw hand set, bow hand set, pre-draw, draw, anchor, aim, shot set-up, release, follow through and reflect….
My Favorite Games
MACK S. February – Like many other sports, during or before a special event, you may play games at practice. Here’s what you may not know…. it’s a coach’s way…
Preventing that One Bad Arrow
PAYTON BELLINGS February – Have you ever shot four arrows in a perfect group, just to finish the round with the last one not even near the group? That “one…
3D & Bullseye Tournaments
CHARLIE RAY February – There are two different types of tournaments in NASP® archery. Both of them are really important yet some people do not know what these tournaments are…
Combatting Nerves on the Line
REAGAN TRENT February – Tournaments can be very stressful for both new and experienced archers. All the pressure that weighs on your shoulders can be a mental challenge. Drowning all…
One bad arrow becomes two
BRENNAN STEPHENS February – “It’s simple, but not easy.” This is the reply my dad gave me after I let a single arrow ruin a tournament. He was referring to…
The Short Target Drill
CHARLI LONG February – In archery practice at Benton Middle School, we do multiple drills to ensure we are becoming the best we can be. My favorite exercise is when…
Can you just pick up a bow and score bullseyes?
ASHER S. February – When I first started Archery, I thought that I could just pick up the bow and arrows and start scoring bullseyes. Yeah, that wasn’t the case….
Meet Megan Christopherson
My name is Megan Christopherson. I am in 8th grade, and I live on Prince of Wales Island in Southeast Alaska. Most of the schools in our district have less…
Meet Reagan Trent
My name is Reagan Trent and I’m a sophomore at Howell High School in Michigan. I will be one of the NASP® Student Contributors for the 2023 season. I am…
Meet Charlie Ray
My name is Charlie Ray and I am a 7th grade student at St. Timothy Catholic School in Union, KY. I started archery when I was in the 4th grade….
Meet Charli Long
My name is Charli Long, and I am an 8th grader at Benton Middle School. I have done NASP® in 5th, 7th, and, this year, 8th grade. I have also…
Meet Sarah Eshman
My name is Sarah Eshman. I’m a junior in highschool and have been shooting with NASP® for four years now. Archery has been an interest of mine for nearly half…
Meet Payton Bellings
Hello! My name is Payton Bellings and I am very excited to be one of this year’s student contributors! I am hoping that I can teach and inform people about…
Meet Madi Rhinevault
Hi, my name is Madi Rhinevault. I can’t wait to share my archery experiences with you throughout 2023! The first time I picked up a bow was as a five-year-old…
Meet Mack S.
Hi, my name is Mackenzie Shaffer, but I tend to go by Mack or Mack & Cheese. I’m in the 8th grade and attend Stuart Pepper Middle School (aka SPMS)….
Meet Jillian McClanahan
Archery means more to me than I’ll ever be able to explain. It is an excellent way to exercise my brain and have a goal to work towards. This is…
Meet Brennan Stephens
The real competitor is the one who gives all he has, all the time. In every passionate pursuit, the pursuit counts more than the object pursued. Bruce Lee My name…
Meet Asher S.
Hello, I am Asher S. I am 11 years old and in 6th grade. I live in Louisville, Kentucky. I have two siblings (one older brother and one older sister)….
2023 Student Contributor Application
Do you love archery and getting to shoot in school? Have you had experiences and lessons that you believe will benefit other student archers? We want you to join our…