About John Siebert & Ohio Archery Center
Archery has been part of my life for over 50 years.
Like many people of my generation, my interest in archery started in the late 1960s watching Fred Bear and Curt Gowdy on The American Sportsman television show. What began as curiosity eventually turned into a lifelong passion for the sport, coaching, equipment tuning, physical conditioning, and helping people improve both mentally and physically through archery.
Today I am a:
- Level 3 NTS USA Archery Coach
- Level 2 USA Archery Judge
- Vice President of Ohio Archers Association
- Member of USA Archery and NFAA
Over the years I have worked with:
- beginners
- recreational shooters
- tournament competitors
- youth archers
- adult archers
- seniors
- and archers returning to the sport after many years away
Many of the students at Ohio Archery Center have been here for years. Some compete seriously while others simply enjoy learning and improving at their own pace. Both are equally important.
Coaching Philosophy
The philosophy at Ohio Archery Center is simple:
• Teach archery correctly.
• Help people improve.
• Create an environment where people feel comfortable learning.
Archery is one of the few sports where people of very different ages, personalities, and physical abilities can all participate together. Some students are naturally competitive. Others simply enjoy the focus, relaxation, and personal challenge that archery provides.
Every student is different.
- Some need technical corrections.
- Some need confidence.
- Some need patience and encouragement.
- Some need structure and discipline.
- Some simply need a place where they can relax, focus, and enjoy themselves for a few hours.
Good coaching is not just about teaching someone to shoot arrows into the middle of a target. It is about understanding how people learn, what motivates them, and how to help them continue improving without burning out or becoming frustrated.
At Ohio Archery Center we focus heavily on:
- shooting form
- consistency
- mental focus
- physical conditioning
- injury prevention
- equipment understanding
- and long-term development
The goal is not quick fixes. The goal is building strong fundamentals that allow people to continue improving for years.
A Different Kind of Archery Environment
Ohio Archery Center was intentionally designed to be different from many traditional archery shops and ranges.
We are not focused on retail sales, high-pressure marketing, or pushing people into equipment they do not need. In fact, we do very little retail business at all. Our focus is coaching, improvement, and community.
Over time the range has developed into something much larger than simply a place to shoot. Many students have formed long-term friendships through archery. Some shooters arrive early and stay late just to spend time practicing, talking, and relaxing with other archers.
The environment is intentionally welcoming, supportive, and low pressure.
For many people, archery becomes more than just a hobby. It becomes something that helps them:
- focus
- build confidence
- relieve stress
- challenge themselves
- and continue growing mentally and physically
That is what Ohio Archery Center is really about.
