Right now it is about 88F outside and the outside pool is ready to play in….. And I thought I would blog about winter, just to cool things down a little lol.
Are you one of those people that gets ready for outdoor archery in May after hibernating all winter? Are you a hunter that dusts the dust off the bow a month before hunting season and then you pull the bow back just once and then you wish you had started shooting a few months earlier? If you are not a hunter then you might not now that hunting bows have to be set at a higher poundage than most bows. .
If you were thinking yes to the above questions, then check out this little video I put together last winter about how to stay in shape all year round if you live in a colder climate like I do. It’s May 25th and it’s time to start planning your winter training, because then you will start your daily habits now and not have to think about it when the snow starts falling. It’s the little things that we do daily that add up over time.
TFA: 018 The World of Archery with JULIE GRIGGS – TheFlyingArcher.com Discover Your Passion For Archery
…JULIE GRIGGS at FULL DRAW…
Julie Griggs was born and raised in Missouri. Julie has always enjoyed hunting and fishing and other sports. She is married with two grown children and Julie has been a teacher and also an administrator for 22 years in the Missouri public school system. Julie has had the privilege to shoot for various manufacturers and shops over the years and she appreciates their support. Julie holds several state 3D titles and has been on the podium at various regional and national events. Julie is a certified NASP coach and also the co-host of an amazing podcast…. “Bow Divas Podcast.”
In This Episode You’ll Discover:
Julie’s passion for archery
Julie’s favorite gadget on his bow
Julie‘s favorite books and are they archery books?
Julie’s thoughts on how different foods affect your shooting
TFA: 017 The World of Archery with COACH LUCY MORRIS – TheFlyingArcher.com Discover Your Passion For Archery
…Coach Lucy Morris…
Coach Lucy Morris is a Level 4 NTS Archery Coach. Lucy aspires to inspire others through the World of Archery, with optimism, and creativity. She is the podcast host at www.TheFlyingArcher.com and the owner of New England School of Archery & Supplies LLC www.nearchery.com
This podcast is a little different as Coach Lucy is a guest on the show and she is being interviewed by Cameron who is a senior in high school and who is also a level 1 archery instructor. Cameron created and ran an archery club at his High School and he is going to take the level 2 instructor class this summer. I was very honored to be a guest on Cameron’s podcast and that is why I decided to share the interview with you. In the picture below, podcast host Cameron is holding up a tri-fold of pictures of his archery club.
Cliffs Notes from this amazing podcast:
Winter of 2008 got into archery at Bow, NH Park and Rec.
Combination of a top notch coach, and a positive attitude towards others
Found archery fascinating, and fun
Level 4 Coach Marcia Wyman invited Lucy to be a helper / intern, plus offered to take her to the Olympics “If there is something that you want, go for it.”
in 2008 Lucy started teaching full time after earning her level 1 & 2 certification. She received her Level 4 NTS Coach certification a couple of years later. Lucy found Coach Marcia Wyman to be a very good mentor and teacher and decided to do archery full time. Lucy now owns New England School of Archery which has been around for over 30 years. Which is a business that has inspired thousands of people and instructors all over New England. We are now New England School of Archery & Supplies LLC
Teaching classes:
Booked throughout the Summers
12-14 classes per/week
Varies per year
Instructor training in June
During the month of June, 2015: Certified approximately 120-130 people to be instructors
Performance lessons, High performance lessons, and performance coaching
Personal gains: confidence, stress release, being in the moment (really good for health reasons…)
Favorite part(s) of being a coach:
“Love seeing the excitement when people arrive to my classes”
“Love seeing people, when they are shooting and forgetting about the world. And their confidence grows, and stress goes away, and they feel a whole lot better about themselves.”
“Love working with the youth and they relate to me as a person, they will ask me questions about the shooting, or about how the felt about being upset… they will tell me. Plus they will let me guide them, and to coach them.”
“I think it is really important to realize that people are sensitive, that when you are coaching, you also have positive re-enforcement”
Olympic Training Center:
4 – times to the Olympic Training Center
2 – times for training, and 2 – times for Coach observation (for the Junior Dream Team)
Always a positive atmosphere and enjoy being there
Benefits of leaning and applying Archery:
Reduction in stress
Learning to be in the moment again
Relaxation
Building confidence
Challenges:
Allowing yourself to make mistakes, and being okay with it
Benefits of teaching archery:
Fun
Enjoyable
Watching others building/gaining confidence
Watching people be happy and positive-minded
Loving the first shot reaction(s).
Best Coaching Traits:
“willingness of kindness”
“walk the talk”
“people with care”
“attitude of gratitude”
“understanding where an athlete is at, mentally and physically”
TFA: 016 The World of Archery with Patrick Huston – TheFlyingArcher.com Discover Your Passion For Archery
Patrick Huston is 20 years old and an elite archer who is training full time with the Great Britain team. Patrick is from Belfast Northern Ireland where he was introduced to archery in school and now is a three time world champion in the junior division. Individual cadet world champion and cadet mixed team gold in 2013 . World field junior team champion 2014. Indoor World Cup Marrakesh 2015 gold. Junior World Record holder of 348/360 at 70m.
In This Episode You’ll Discover:
Patrick’s passion for archery
Patrick’s favorite gadget on his bow
Patrick‘s favorite books and are they archery books?
Patrick’s thoughts on how different foods affect your shooting
TFA: 015 The World of Archery with Jim Frazier – TheFlyingArcher.com Discover Your Passion For Archery
Jim Frazier: is not only an avid hunter, but a competitor as well. Jim is the State Director for the Archery Shooters Association in Missouri. Jim has been happily married to his beautiful wife for 21 years, and also accompanied by 3 amazing children. For a career, Jim is working as a heavy equipment operator in a local 101 Union for the past 20 years.
Jim’s intriguing passion for archery started in the 1990’s. Since then, he began his competition career in the year of 2004, at local indoor 3D fields and ranges. When he started in the A.S.A. world, Jim was in the C Class, at the events in the year of 2007. Through a total of four years, Jim competed as a Semi-Professional. At the age of 50, Jim presently competes in the Senior Pro Division.
In This Episode You’ll Discover:
Jim’s’s passion for archery
Jim’s favorite gadget on his bow
Jim’s favorite books and are they archery books?
Jim’s thoughts on how different foods affect your shooting
Jim’s earliest challenge in archery
Jim’s craziest weather day in a competition
What kind of bow does Jim like?
Jim’s tip on how to stay focused on the archery range (hint, it’s his tag line on the Bow Dudes podcast)
Learn to shoot the bow and arrow and or improve your shooting abilities!
This class is taught by Lucy Morris, a National Level 4 NTS Archery Coach from the New England School of Archery & Supplies. Safety, proper shooting form, mental concentration and proper use of equipment are emphasized.
Come and have fun sharing a life-long sport with your friends and family!
This is a family archery class for ages 8 years old and up to 99 years old. Over the years we have had parents register along with their kids, adults register along with a friend and have a blast.
if you have any questions please e-mail us at TheFlyingArcherCoach@gmail.com Phone: 603-317-5413
PS. We will also be hosting an Archery Instructor Class at Wasserman Park later in May, contact us directly for more information TheFlyingArcherCoach@gmail.com
