Liliana Corpuz, February – As to be expected, one of the most vital parts of the archery process is the release. Each archer will have their own personal preference in…
What goes through an archer’s mind
Letisia Carranza, February – Let’s be honest, this question is a personal one that not one person can answer for every archer out there. I’ll tell you what I believe…
Little scared me and archery
Madison Evans, February – I admit it, I am a bit of a nervous nelly. Scary movies and books, no thank you. Trust me, watching the movie It is not…
Archery drills to do on your own
Reagan Trent, February – Practicing archery as a team gives you a special bond and a family. Coaches usually have a planned-out schedule with timed exercises. They are designed to…
Distinction Between Hobby and Sport
Lydia Windell, February – For many uncommon sports, the age-old question of “Is _____ a sport?” continues in spite of a sport’s rich history. Archery is one of these uncommon…
Meet Liliana Corpuz
My name is Liliana Corpuz, and I am from Prosper, Texas. I have been shooting with the Prosper Archery Team since fifth grade, and I am currently a junior at…
Mack S. is back!
Archery is a slow-burning beat. Beating and beating like the rhythm of my heart. I enjoy the simple complexities and consistent pattern even with its sudden rushes and slows. Archery…
Jillian McClanahan is back!
I’m back! After a summer and winter full of tweaking my aim and perfecting my shot, I am ready and excited about the NASP® 2024 competition season. This is my…
Madi Rhinevault is back!
I’m Madi Rhinevault and I’m a senior at Montrose High School in Pennsylvania. I shoot with my two younger siblings Ali and Logan. I love fishing, hunting, and archery most…
Meet Letisia Carranza
Hello, my name is Letisia Carranza. I am 12 years old and will soon turn 13 in February. I am in the 6th grade at Duff-Allen Central Elementary. I plan…
Meet Daniel Ebner
I am Daniel Ebner, a freshman in high school from southern Oregon. I am fifteen years old and have participated in NASP® and other archery programs for the past five…
Meet Robert Hamilton II
Hello, my name is Rober Hamilton II. I live in Monroe, Virginia, and I am a sixth grader at Amherst Middle School. My archery career began about 5 years ago…
Meet Brooklyn Johnson
Hello, my name is Brooklyn and this is my 5th year of archery. I’m in 8th grade and I go to Carl Junction School in Missouri. One thing about me…
Meet Savannah Tovar
When I started archery in 2018, I had no clue about the sport. No one in my family had ever shot archery before. I had selected the purple bow to…
Meet Chase McBroom
My name is Chase McBroom and I am a ninth grader at Old Bethel Christian Academy in Clarks, Louisiana. I have shot with NASP® since the sixth grade when I…
Meet Alayna Musson
Archery is a big part of my life. From weekdays to weekends. From mornings, afternoons, and evenings every single day. But there is one thing everyone and everything has to…
Meet Jenna Wickersheim
My name is Jenna Wickersheim. I have been in archery since fourth grade and am now a senior at Medford Area Senior High in Wisconsin. Throughout my experience in archery,…
Meet Anna C.
My name is Anna C. I am in 8th grade at Jones Middle School. I started the NASP program in 4th grade, and I have been shooting ever since. I…
Meet Lydia Windell
My name is Lydia Windell and I am currently an 11th grader at North Harrison High School. At North Harrison, I discovered my passion for archery with the National Archery…
Anna Rawe is back!
My name is Anna Rawe, and I am currently a senior at Jefferson High School in Missouri. I was actually a student contributor back in 2022. I have been involved…
Meet Anagail Hamby
My name is Anagail Hamby and am currently on a seventeen year streak of living. I was born and mostly raised in Texas, until my family and I moved to…
Meet Madison Evans
Last year was my first archery season. Not only was it my first time competing in the sport, but it was the first time I ever saw and held a…
Reagan Trent is back!
Hello, my name is Reagan Trent and this is my second year as a student contributor. I am now a junior with Howell High School in Howell, Michigan and associated…
Meet Emma Hickerson
My name is Emma Hickerson, and I am so excited to be a 2024 NASP® Student Contributor! I am a senior at Riverdale High School in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. My city…
Archery Leaders
Jillian McClanahan June – Being surrounded by good leaders in archery has made me a better leader. The more time I spend with my archery team members and its leaders,…
Words from a graduating senior
Brennan Stephans June – Have you ever looked back at your archery career, at the lessons learned along the way? This can be very beneficial and can help you to…
Staying with the Sport – Even during the Off Season
Mack S. June – During the archery season, most teams have a pretty constant practice routine or schedule that they follow. With that constant practice comes constant improvement, or just…
The Important Role of Every Team Member
Sarah Eshman June – At Eastern Nationals this year, there were two thousand, four hundred, and sixty one high school girls competing in the bullseye tournament. Out of this massive…
The Diet of an Archer
Madilynn Rhinevault June – I love coffee. I always have. However, caffeine can have crazy effects on your shooting as an archer. And it’s not just caffeine or what you…
Connected to the Ancient Egyptians
Charlie Ray June – For me, the history helps me understand what it truly means to be an archer. It feels like a part of me is connected in a…