Hello everybody, my name is Logan Kelly. I come from a town called Mt. Vernon in Iowa. I competed in NASP® for 8 years. I graduated in 2020, which unfortunately my career ended sooner than expected. Man do I wish I could step up to line again and compete. I am however still involved by coaching my younger sister and a few other students who ask for help! After graduating, I earned my associate degree in business management at a local community college. I now work full time for our family business.
NASP® has forever changed my life in so many ways, some indescribable. Thanks to all the wonderful people behind the scenes! I can’t tell you how many people I’ve been fortunate enough to meet, anywhere from across the globe to across town. I have made lifelong friendships with coaches, NASP® employees, and an abundance of archers. Two of my buddies who I talk to frequently were met in Africa through the NASP® all-star trip. How cool is that we go out of our way to see each other once or twice a year 7 years after competing on the all-star team. Mind you one lives in Kentucky and the other in Alabama. Another all-star teammate who grew up 30 minutes away who was a mentor to me, we still see one another frequently and work together on occasion. Without mentioning names, there’s a couple 300 club members out of that bunch!
Thanks to NASP®, I was able to go through college without having to worry about going into debt. Thanks to NASP®, I get to say I am a national champion. How many people get to say that? I had a very successful career shooting two 300’s one in each bullseye and 3-D, two world championships runner-ups, qualifying for two all-star teams one of which represented America in South Africa, winning 3 national titles, $22,000 in scholarship money, and 10 state titles. None of these achievements are possible in any other sport except for archery. That’s why I am so appreciative of NASP® and all they have given to me. I will cherish those times forever.
I would like to say a special message to all shooters both young and those about to finish competing. Don’t take it so seriously all the time, it will not improve your score to be so hard on yourself. Go out and have fun because that’s what this sport was created for! Also, thank your parents for traveling all over the state and country for you. To that, I am forever grateful for the support of my parents. As to you volunteers, coaches, and especially NASP® staff please keep doing what you’re doing. you’re changing people’s lives in ways unimaginable!
