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Is Being Curious the Real Answer?

The forest greeted me this morning with many newly fallen leaves. The birds were quiet and the deer did not care that I was there. I completely enjoyed the beautiful calmness. After a few minutes passed, I began to question why do I also enjoyed the exact opposite sensations –> the unmistakable heart racing craziness…
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.…
Linköpingsträffen 2025 –> A Nice Stressful Day

While putting together my bow, I could not find my pressure button. This was not a good way to start the competition. Thankfully, a teammate offered hers and of course, once the competition was completed, I found it. Linköpingsträffen 2025 Linköping SWEDEN 25.01.2025 Women’s Recurve 537 (264 & 273) https://ianseo.net/Details.php?toId=20867
10 Minute Toughness. The Mental Training Program for Winning before the Game Begins by Jason Selk (2009)

10 Minute Toughness. The Mental Training Program for Winning before the Game Begins by Jason Selk (2009) I read this book when I first started to compete in archery back in 2009. My previous game plans used in swimming and triathlon did not quite work in this new sport. I used to be focused on…
How to Improve Mental Focus During Performances

To improve focus during performance, you must train your recharge efficiency. As a suggestion to anyone dealing with concentration issues (be it archery, golf, tennis) here is my routine: –> Take a recharge breath while loading. Feel my ideal shot before starting the next sequence. I am taking full control over my mental state before…
How to Target the Right GOALS

The answer is not to just win at something. That is too easy to say and too hard to do. Figure out all the things you want and why… then go for them. There are many ways to win which have nothing to do with the podium.
The Best 3 Prep Ideas for Competitions

Competition confidence is possible despite what you might think or feel right now. Many performers begin to panic as the day gets closer. Their hearts are racing, palms are sweaty and their minds are turning in circles without any clear direction of what to do next. They believe that something is very wrong and that…