A Practical Clean Sport Guide for Athletes, Parents & Coaches Preparing for YOG 2026 ---- Tip: Check out "Behind the Clipboard: An Inside Look at Doping Control with ITA Athlete Educator Mikel Thomas" for a full breakdown of the Doping C…
Struggle Street: Your Questions About Raising Independent Archers, Answered What should you say when your Archer has a disappointing competition? When should you step in to help? When is it better to let them work things out with their coach? …
Supporting Your Archer Through Setbacks & Helping Your Archer Navigate the Tough Times What happens when Archery stops being fun? What do you do when your Archer struggles at a tournament, hits a performance plateau, or begins questioning whether a…
Did You Know the Shoes Your Archer Wears on the Line Can Secretly Be Undermining Their Shot? When parents think about investing in their Archer’s gear, the focus naturally lands on the “top half” of the kit. We turn our minds to a riser, limbs, pro…
Behind the Mic: A Journey Through Archery & Beyond "10, 10, 10! Perfect Score!" If you’ve ever found yourself glued to a high-stakes World Archery broadcast, watching an arrow fly through the air towards that X-ring, chances are you’ve heard that…
The Ultimate Archery Parent Gear: Your Folding Wagon Buyer's Guide If you’ve spent more than one season on the tournament circuit, you already know the Universal Truth of outdoor Archery fields: the parking lot is NEVER close to the shooting line…
Whether you are driving to an early morning 3D shoot, spending hours tuning gear in the garage, heading to practice, or travelling across provinces for the latest event, Archery is a sport built on shared wisdom. While international media often domi…
Have you ever wondered what actually happens when one of the world’s high-precision German manufacturing companies decides to go completely rogue and make candy? Spoiler alert: it turns into an international obsession. If you’ve spent any time at …
Ever wonder how a tiny piece of plastic can dominate Olympic podiums for decades and then end up turning into a viral, gummy candy sensation? In this episode of the Archery Parent Podcast, Manisha sits down with Andreas Lorenz, the face of Beiter A…
Have You Ever Wondered What Happens When a Doping Control Officer Shows Up at an Archer’s Door? For many sport parents, the phrase "doping control" feels like something reserved for news headlines or Olympic dramas. However, if your Archer is risi…
How much does it actually cost to get your Archer set-up with the right gear? Hello Archery Family! Welcome back. I am so glad you’re here! Has your Archer completed a series of Beginner lessons and interested in moving beyond the borrowed or rent…
The Long Game: Why 4x Olympian Crispin Dueñas Believes in "Leaving Them Alone" In the world of competitive youth sports, there is mounting pressure to specialize early. We see it in hockey, gymnastics, and increasingly in Archery. But is narrowin…
How To Support Your Archer’s Mental Game: Lessons From Joel Turner Are you unintentionally making Archery tournaments harder than they need to be? As Archery parents, it is easy to obsess over equipment, form, and scores while missing the one ski…
In this episode, Manisha of the Archery Parent Podcast, shares a revolutionary new resource for the Canadian Archery community: Archery Ranges Canada. Manisha sits down with the site's creator, Josh Kennedy, to discuss how this comprehensive direct…
Navigating & Understanding the LA2028 Olympic Framework Hello, Archery Family! In the most recent episode of the Archery Parent Podcast, I bring you crucial insights into the newly-released Olympic Qualifying Framework by the International Olympic…
The Do's & Don'ts of Archery Tournaments Archery has a "code of conduct" that can be intimidating for those new to the competition circuit. Here is a breakdown to help you support your Archers without accidentally breaking the rules. We will revie…
🏹 Lancaster Classic: The Essential Packing List The Classic is an endurance test as much as a skill test. Whether you are a parent or an Archer, here is what you need to survive and thrive: Competition & Tech Gear The "Double Up" Rule: Bring ba…
From an Archery Parent’s Front Row Seat The newest episode of the Archery Parent Podcast is a deep dive into why the 2026 Lancaster Classic feels “kind of magical” and why the Classic has become a cornerstone event for so many Archers and their fam…
The Essential Role of Footwear: A Conversation with Reece (Comprehensive Episode Recap) Welcome back, Archery Family! Today’s blog post is a truly special one. If you’ve been following the Archery Parent Podcast, you know that this journey began wi…
INSIDE THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN CLASSIC WITH DAWN GROZSKO The anticipation is building as the 2026 Rocky Mountain Classic approaches, an event eagerly awaited by Archers across Canada. The indoor youth tournament will be held from January 2nd to 4th at t…
Navigating the World of Sport Parenting Insights from Dr. Jennifer Harris: Raising Happy Champs (or: Supporting Your Archer Without Losing Your Mind) Let's be honest—being a sport parent is hard. Really hard. You want to support your athlete, …
A Parent’s Guide to WAYC (Winnipeg 2025) This BONUS episode of the Archery Parent Podcast, hosted by Manisha, is a must-listen for anyone involved in developing youth Archery or planning to attend the World Archery Youth Championships (WAYC) in Wi…
From Nervous Energy to Net Neutral: The Mental Performance Revolution That's Changing Competitive Archery What does it take to transform from a nervous Archer standing on the line into a confident competitor who can perform under the world's most i…
Shooting Struggles: Surviving Setbacks in Archery Have you ever felt so overwhelmed by pressure or anxiety that something you once loved suddenly seemed impossible? In this episode of the Archery Parent Podcast, Episode 8, Eleanor Rodriguez (known …
