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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

WEEKLY UPDATES SO YOU CAN IMPRESS YOUR ARCHER Hello Archery Family! Welcome to the Archery Parent Podcast Friday Rundown for April 4, 2025! We’re kicking off our new weekly series with the latest updates from the world of Archery. Whether yo…

Serving Up Secrets of the String with Julie Bergen of OCD Strings Welcome, Archery enthusiasts and parents! We are excited to share insights from the latest episode of the Archery Parent Podcast with our special guest, Julie Bergen. Julie joins us…

Navigating the World of Student Archers: A Conversation with Lauren Dueñas  Welcome, Archery Family, to another edition of the Archery Parent Podcast blog. This is for Episode 4. Today, we're diving deep into the world of student Archers with insig…

USA Archery Announces 2025 National Calendar for USATs, Trials, 3D, Field and Collegiate Events Get out your calendars.... (We'll wait.) After a long year of events including Olympic trials, USA Archery has released their 2025 calendar for their m…

Ready! Aim! Subscribe! Hey there, it's Manisha. As an Archery Parent, your aim has to be spot-on, so to speak, but is your Inbox? If you don't want to miss out on the latest tips, tricks, and behind-the-scenes stories from the Archery world, make …

Vanessa Lee: The Archery Insider An In-Depth Journey Into the Archery World with Vanessa Lee Hello, Archery Family! Welcome to the Archery Parent Podcast blog. In this episode, the first of three episodes we released as part of our launch, we had…

After more than a year, from the initial: "Yeah, I should I do a podcast," to now, we at the Archery Parent Podcast are beyond thrilled to announce that we are finally releasing our podcast episodes! But, haven't you already been posting your podca…