competition

Höglandspilen 2026 Vetlanda –> Doomed by a Hotdog

First scoring round was a 29, but then things fell apart… After a nice rest day, I was ready for my next comp. It was less than 48 hours after a National Record so I was curious what would come next. Saturday morning started with a beautiful two hour drive. Even though the overnight temperature…
Varnbyskottet 2026 Södertälje –> National Record

The last competition was all about my very rational goals, but this time there was just one –> I wanted the official National Record. After a couple of hours driving to get to Södertälje (a very nice club near Stockholm), I was pumped to do a good score. The situation was that I had already…
Doing Your Best is Possible While Self Coaching

About twenty years ago, I did my first and last marathon. It was Monaco to Italy and back again along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. It was beautiful and painful and it was my best time ever… but now I have just seen someone else do their best and it is so amazing to…
Höstträffen 2026 Linköping –> Hitting 2 1/2 of 3 Goals

When goal setting for comps, it is good to have 3. This is based on the PGA Euro – Golf Psychology Coaching Program. It helps to put something in your head other than ‘I wanna win’. So for yesterday’s indoor season opener competition in Linköping, SWEDEN – my home club – I had set 3…
TAIF Hösten 2026 in Timrå –> First Indoor Comp of the Season

A quick little 30 arrows at 18 meters to begin this new indoor season 2026-2027. Let’s see if all that outdoor training this past summer has transferred well… Timrå is a club up in the North of Sweden. Many Swedish clubs host 30 arrow rounds throughout the season and many of those are possible to…
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…