Posted on: 9/2/2024 by John Siebert
So what is the reason? In my more than 45 years of competing and coaching, one factor is most often the culprit. It takes more points from those who are skilled and have trained diligently than any other. The villain is the amount of MENTAL EFFORT the shooter uses in the tournament. Read More
Posted on: 8/29/2024 by John Siebert
As an archer, competition nerves and performance anxiety can be crippling and can impact archers from beginners to professionals. The pressure of performing at your best in front of spectators and other archers can be overwhelming and the fear of failure can cause physical and mental stress. These thoughts and feelings, if not managed, can lead to a mediocre performance. However, there are simple and effective techniques to manage these emotions so you can perform at your best. Read More
Posted on: 8/3/2022 by John Siebert
I’ve been coaching for a while and have seen a lot of shooters both good and bad. These eight topics are the biggest problems I see overall with shooters. This article isn’t meant to fix your shooting problems. It is meant to point out some of the generic issues I have seen and fixed with most archery shooters. Maybe you have one of these problems, maybe not. An experienced coach is the best way to identify which issues you need to correct. Read More
Posted on: 7/10/2022 by John Siebert
While working at my family's archery pro shop from 2002 to 2012, I replaced hundreds and hundreds of bowstrings and cables for our customers. So did my brothers. Some folks had us replace them annually, which was great and instilled peace of mind for them before hunting season. Conversely, plenty of customers came for new bowstrings or cables only because theirs blew up or were on the verge of it. Read More
Posted on: 4/9/2022 by John Siebert
Shooting arrows without focus is not an efficient way to train. These practice exercises develop the skills that archers need to perform in competition. One of the greatest strengths of archery as a sport is also one of the deepest weaknesses for the archers who practise it. Read More
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