The Archery Parent Podcast

Manisha Solomon - The Archery Parent Podcast
The Archery Parent Podcast

Welcome Archery Family! This is the Archery Parent Podcast - What you need to know to best support your Archer. The Archery Parent Podcast is a Survival Guide for family and friends. We will take you from the Beginner Archer to competition, and into High-Performance. Don't worry, this podcast has nothing to do with How to Shoot. We're leaving that up to your Archer. We will talk about everything you, as an Archery Parent, are responsible for. We'll cover: *Indoor to outdoor Archery and the differences *The nuances of the Canadian Archery community *How to Find a Coach *Crossing the Canada/US border with Archery equipment *Costs *Travel *Reviews of products that will make your life easier *Where to shop for Archery equipment *The importance of creating a community *Nutrition and General Health *Getting ready for your first outdoor tournament *How to get involved *What to say and what not to say to your Archer *The future of Archery in Canada And, we will have interviews with special guests from Canada, the USA, and abroad There's so much more we can't wait to share with you. Follow and Subscribe to The Archery Parent Podcast: Instagram Facebook Website YouTube Support the Podcast Get in touch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. Crystal Gauvin: Adventures, Arrows, and Unmissable Advice

    NOV 20

    Crystal Gauvin: Adventures, Arrows, and Unmissable Advice

    In this episode of the Archery Parent Podcast, host Manisha welcomes Crystal Gauvin, a distinguished compound Archer and coach. Crystal shares her journey into Archery at age 28, going from a beginner to a two-time World Champion and World Cup Champion. Crystal touches on the realities of sponsorship and how to balance Archery with other life aspects. Crystal's website and social media provide additional resources for training plans and coaching. Comprehensive Recap + Transcript. 00:00 Welcome to the Archery Parent Podcast 01:26 Crystal's Archery Journey Begins 06:26 From Local Tournaments to World Stage 14:27 Coaching and Motivational Speaking 17:42 The Importance of Training Plans 31:08 Balancing Archery and Life 37:26 The Importance of Fun in Sports 40:29 Weather Preparation for Archers 51:57 Sponsorship Realities in Archery 01:00:19 Creative Fundraising Ideas 01:09:00 Future Plans and Final Thoughts ATTRIBUTION: Permission granted for the use of "The Stranger" by Michal Menert and Adam Corey Tenenbaum of Wooden Flowers. MUSIC: "The Stranger" ARTIST: Wooden Flowers (Michael Menert and Adam Corey Tenenbaum) ALBUM: "Goldtrails", Gravitas Records INSTAGRAM: ‪  / giantmetalcrickets    / michalmenert   WEBSITE: https://giantmetalcrickets.bandcamp.com YOUTUBE: ‪@giantmetalcrickets2020‬ Listen to Wooden Flowers "The Stranger" on Spotify and all other streaming platforms: Wooden Flowers - Goldtrails: https://michalmenert.bandcamp.com/alb... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 12m
  2. Kiri: The Bow, the Balancing Act, and Boosting Confidence

    NOV 19

    Kiri: The Bow, the Balancing Act, and Boosting Confidence

    Supporting Your Archer with Mental Performance Consultant Kiri Cyrelle Meulendyk In this episode of the Archery Parent Podcast, host Manisha delves into the importance of mental performance consulting with guest Kiri Cyrelle Meulendyk from PerformYou. The discussion focuses on how mental performance can greatly impact an archer's success, featuring tips on building confidence, handling stress, and maintaining emotional resilience. Kiri shares her experiences transitioning from a Strength & Conditioning coach to a Mental Performance Consultant, and the philosophy behind her new career. This episode provides valuable insights for Archery parents on how to best support their athletes. PROMO CODE for the Confidence Workshop: CONFIDENCE50 Comprehensive recap and transcript. 00:00 Welcome to the Archery Parent Podcast 00:51 Introducing Mental Performance Consultant Kiri Cyrelle Meulendyk 01:09 The Role and Journey of a Mental Performance Consultant 06:02 Philosophy and Mission of Mental Performance Consulting 07:34 The Importance of Enjoying the Journey 11:26 Addressing the Stigma Around Mental Performance Consulting 19:19 Optimizing Performance Through Habit Change 21:50 When to Start Mental Performance Consulting in Archery 25:08 Understanding Confidence in Athletes 29:21 The Confidence Pool Analogy 30:11 Four Pillars of Confidence 30:40 Performance Accomplishments and Seeing Proof 32:38 Verbal Support and Emotional States 33:19 Managing Stress and Emotional States 35:10 Match Play and Confidence 36:00 Challenge State vs. Threat State 38:05 Breathing Techniques for Calmness 39:07 Learning from Failures 40:55 Top Athletes and Mental States 47:40 Finding a Mental Performance Consultant 50:39 Confidence Workshop Details 52:48 Final Thoughts and Jokes 55:25 Podcast Closing Remarks THEME SONG: ATTRIBUTION: Permission granted for the use of "The Stranger" by Michal Menert and Adam Corey Tenenbaum of Wooden Flowers, for Season 1 of "The Archery Parent Podcast". MUSIC: "The Stranger" ARTIST: Wooden Flowers (Michael Menert and Adam Corey Tenenbaum) ALBUM: "Goldtrails", Gravitas Records INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/giantmetalcrickets/ https://www.instagram.com/michalmenert/ WEBSITE: https://www.giantmetalcrickets.bandcamp.com YOUTUBE:  @giantmetalcrickets2020  FACEBOOK: Giant Metal Crickets Listen to Wooden Flowers "The Stranger" on Spotify and all other streaming platforms:  Wooden Flowers - Goldtrails: https://michalmenert.bandcamp.com/album/goldtrails Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    57 min
  3. Vanessa Lee: The Archery Insider

    NOV 17

    Vanessa Lee: The Archery Insider

    In this episode, we interview Vanessa Lee, former Canadian national team Archer and current member of the World Archery Communications Team. The conversation moves from Vanessa's initial inspiration and training experiences in Korea, to her transition to a correspondent for World Archery, highlighting her unique contributions to the Archery community. Vanessa offers insights into the mental and emotional aspects of the sport and underscores the importance of life lessons learned along the way. This was recorded before the 2024 Paris Olympics. For a transcript of Vanessa's episode, click here. 00:00 Welcome to the Archery Parent Podcast 01:10 Vanessa's Archery Journey 04:28 Training in Korea 08:13 Support Systems for Archers 14:00 Transitioning to a New Role 16:12 Behind the Scenes at World Archery Events 26:52 Final Thoughts and Farewell ATTRIBUTION: Permission granted for the use of "The Stranger" by Michal Menert and Adam Corey Tenenbaum of Wooden Flowers MUSIC: "The Stranger" ARTIST: Wooden Flowers (Michael Menert and Adam Corey Tenenbaum) ALBUM: "Goldtrails", Gravitas Records ‪  / giantmetalcrickets    / michalmenert   https://giantmetalcrickets.bandcamp.com YOUTUBE: ‪@giantmetalcrickets2020‬ Listen to Wooden Flowers "The Stranger" on Spotify and all other streaming platforms: https://open.spotify.com/track/0ixurL... Wooden Flowers - Goldtrails: https://michalmenert.bandcamp.com/alb... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min

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Welcome Archery Family! This is the Archery Parent Podcast - What you need to know to best support your Archer. The Archery Parent Podcast is a Survival Guide for family and friends. We will take you from the Beginner Archer to competition, and into High-Performance. Don't worry, this podcast has nothing to do with How to Shoot. We're leaving that up to your Archer. We will talk about everything you, as an Archery Parent, are responsible for. We'll cover: *Indoor to outdoor Archery and the differences *The nuances of the Canadian Archery community *How to Find a Coach *Crossing the Canada/US border with Archery equipment *Costs *Travel *Reviews of products that will make your life easier *Where to shop for Archery equipment *The importance of creating a community *Nutrition and General Health *Getting ready for your first outdoor tournament *How to get involved *What to say and what not to say to your Archer *The future of Archery in Canada And, we will have interviews with special guests from Canada, the USA, and abroad There's so much more we can't wait to share with you. Follow and Subscribe to The Archery Parent Podcast: Instagram Facebook Website YouTube Support the Podcast Get in touch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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