Coaching Corner
Below are links to documents or websites containing equipment, coaching and tuning information. Read the articles and work out for yourself if they are worth a try.
Mix 'n Match
last updated 22/1/25
please note, many of these links have an American hunting flavour, but all include potentially useful discussions on setup and general archery techniques - we do not endorse this content, but present it for information
NuSensei ( David Nguyen ) - target recurve and Asiatic archery youtube channel
Jake Kaminski - recurve and barebow techniques, setup, and product reviews - youtube channel (note: Jake is a leftie!)
Griv (George Ryals) 'Thing a Week' youtube series Season 1 playlist Season 2 playlist
Average Jack Archery (Nate Sellers) product reviews, compound bow setup, techniques youtube channel
Nock On Archery (John Dudley) - compound set up and techniques - School of Nock
Trad Lab (Cody Greenwood) - traditional equipment, techniques, product reviews - youtube channel
Samko Trad Bow (Jason Samkowiak) - traditional equipment, techniques - youtube channel
Club Shoots and Tournaments
last updated 22/1/25
How Target Archery Rounds Work - NuSensei
Scoring a Target Shoot - NuSensei
Common Range Layout and Shooting
note: some details may vary at Illawarra Archers, depending on the shoot and number of shooters.
Mental Skills
last updated 10/1/25
Mental Mastery Blueprint for Archery Success
Mental Mastery The Key to Success
Mental Mastery Balance Perfection and Compassion
Arrow Building
Wood Shafts
Note:
Many articles about building wooden arrows indicate the point end of the shaft must be tapered and the point is then glued on. While many points do require these processes, there are point and outsert options that are manufactured with parallel and threaded sides that go over the end of the wooden arrow shaft and no taper is required. For specific examples, see the article below on Top Hat Points.
Similarly, outserts are available for the nock end of the shaft. These may not require the shaft to be tapered nor the nock to be glued. With these, 'standard' nocks (or indeed bushing/nock pin/pin nock combinations) may be used.
Build Wooden Arrows in 5 Steps
Building Wooden Arrows - Where to Start
Links for Coaching Information Websites
last updated 1/2/24
Performance Archery Information and advice from Alistair Whittingham.
DudleyArchery Information from John Dudley
Mental Management Systems The mental side of sport by Lanny Bassham
Archery Focus Magazine Online archery magazine.
Grivtech George Ryals IV