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I Just Changed a Light Bulb

Considering what has been going on these last few days, flicking a switch that did not turn became the last straw. When things build up, a simple new additional thing makes everything else crumble. It can result in very bad decisions. It can create a situation that will make the next few moments become a…
Just Had an Awesome Training Session with GROK

Yes – I know, AI is a little weird in the beginning, but after a year of ‘playing’ with GROK, I am convinced that it is one of the best training helpers I have ever had. Previously, I had already bounced ideas about brace height, pressure buttons and bare shaft tuning – which of course…
Let It Go

You don’t have to keep remembering all that stuff that happened. You are allowed to let it go. Make a list. Write enough words to get those things out of your soul. Freely express anything and everything that feels like it ties you to the past. Perhaps they were bad choices, circumstances, results, influences… Even…
Let’s Just Take a Little Moment…

Not doing stuff for any reason can become a problem. Getting good at procrastination should be considered a marketable skill… but it is not. It will never be. Instead, getting good at doing any small part of the stuff should be the focus. Whatever part gets done, please allow yourself a little moment to be…
Big Target Options –> How to Get Closer to What is Wanted by Thinking Smaller About the Final Goal

As an archer, the target always looks small. Hitting the centre is a real challenge — and consistently hitting it is what proves how good you are. But when you’re just starting out, the goal is simply to hit the target –> anywhere. My first session back in Monaco in 2008 was far from beautiful.…
The Body Keeps the Score by Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk

One of my favourite things is finding books that really resonate with the kind of coaching I do. BUT even better, is when I figure out that some pop psych book is simply not worth reading. This is one of them. Cognitive Behavioural Theory is a key element to becoming better. I do not believe…
What Your Emotions Are Trying To Tell You

From a wonderful X post today, here is a list which needs to be embedded into you self talk… Anger usually means a boundary was crossed. Anxiety is your brain preparing, not breaking. Sadness is asking you to slow down and grieve. Jealousy reveals what you secretly want for yourself. Guilt means your values and…
Momentum For The Win

Every roadblock, side quest and idiot that gets in my way, is simply obeying the rules of life. No matter how smooth everything seems to be, something has decided to cause me to get off track. It is also why being a control freak can’t help either. Those bumps and blockages are well known to…
So What Do You Want To Know About Archery?

Archers, here is your chance… Archery Questions and Answers Using this form, all archers are invited to add their knowledge and make any question they want about training and competitions. Coaches are also welcome to add ideas, makes reference to their websites, books, training programs… This is global. This is for all levels or performance.…