Working with an archery coach is an important step in an archers development. Here are some questions you should ask of yourself when deciding who should be your coach.

1) Does the coach understand his craft?

2) Does the coach communicate effectively with me?

3) Do I trust the coach enough to make a change to my shot?

The archer and coach dynamic should change over time. A new student will have to trust his coach and make changes that are critical to executing a proper shot.

An advanced archer will weigh advice and use his coach as a sounding board. Let’s face it, when an advanced archer is making a change, he is shooting good strong shots. Changes can make incremental improvements in score. The coach will see if the base shot has changed between visits. His observations will be important to an advanced shooter.

A good coach can be a valuable asset, but it is the archer’s drive and dedication which will make him successful.