Have you ever walked into a tournament and been afraid of something; missing the target, not doing as good as you have at another tournament, or even just being afraid…
Thwacked into Focus
–S. Nicola Chemlir- Thwack! The crisp string of your waxed bow snaps across the bridge of your inner arm. Nearly jumping out of your skin, this electrifying zap instantly resets…
How to Bounce Back from a Bad Archery Tournament
-Brennan Stephens- No matter what you normally shoot – you will have off days. Everyone has days that they do not perform at their peak ability. Getting past the tournament…
The benefits of archery
-Bryleigh McKeithan- Archery can benefit young, growing bodies in many ways. It can help with your hand and eye coordination, mental acuity, strength, and endurance. Archery is good for your…
Practice
-Anna Rawe – Making sure that you practice at least two times a week is very important to get good consistency with your shots. It doesn’t matter where a group…
My archery life
– Nadine Davis – In all my years shooting archery, I would have never guessed that I would get this involved. The reason why I got so involved in archery…
What NASP® means to me
– Grace Groves – I have been an active NASP® shooter since 2019. In the past three years I have been a NASP archer, I have strengthened my abilities, friendships,…
A friendship I made because of archery
– Sara Davis – Archery has always been a social activity for me. I’ve had many enlightening conversation behind the waiting line and heard many whispered jokes in between shots….
Tips for a new archer
– Matthew Ebner – When you are a new student archer you may have many questions and I hope these tips will help. These tips include information about your equipment,…
My first year as an archer
My name is Cierra Gruis and this year has been my first year participating in archery and belonging to NASP. I’ve always been interested in shooting a bow because…
Consistency in Archery
-McKenna Montgomery- Consistency is one of the main parts of archery that will help you improve. When shooting, even the smallest detail matters. Archery is such a detailed sport your…
Growing with NASP®
-S. Nicola Chmelir – Do you remember the first bike you ever rode? Mine was this tiny, little pink bike with streamers coming out the handlebars, two wobbly training wheels…
My State Tournament Experience
– Grace Groves – A few weeks before the 2021-2022 New York state tournament, I felt my shot changing. I was not shooting as well as I had previously, and…
Get into the archery zone
–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…