– 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…
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,…