We (Scott and Wendi) love archery and want to pass down information so that it's easier for you to get into this sport! Information on different type of archery competitions or interviews that encourage you to keep pushing! Welcome to Raising an Arch
The Raising an Archer podcast, hosted by Scott, my brother-in-law, is a surprisingly enjoyable show that I stumbled upon by chance. Initially, I only listened to the first episode out of curiosity and to support family, but to my surprise, I found myself hooked and now eagerly anticipate each new episode. With so many podcasts out there vying for our attention, it's rare to find one that stands out from the crowd. Raising an Archer manages to do just that with its excellent sound quality, entertaining banter between hosts, and engaging content centered around the world of archery.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is its exceptional sound quality. The hosts have clearly invested in high-quality equipment and production values, resulting in a crisp and clear listening experience. This attention to detail enhances the overall enjoyment of the show as it allows listeners to fully engage with the conversations and learn from the information being shared. Whether you're a seasoned archer or a novice exploring this fascinating sport for the first time, the clarity of sound makes it easy to follow along and absorb the valuable insights provided.
Furthermore, the witty banter between the hosts adds an element of fun and entertainment that sets this podcast apart from others in its niche. Scott's chemistry with his co-hosts is evident as they effortlessly engage in lighthearted conversations while still delivering informative content. This balance between education and entertainment ensures that each episode remains engaging throughout its duration. It's refreshing to find a podcast that not only educates but also offers moments of laughter and enjoyment.
However, no podcast is without its flaws. One aspect that could be improved upon is the occasional lack of organization or structure within episodes. While the hosts' natural conversational style contributes to their appeal, there are instances where topics can feel meandering or disjointed. A more defined structure or outline may enhance listener comprehension and help maintain focus on important points being discussed.
In conclusion, The Raising an Archer podcast is a hidden gem in the vast sea of podcasts. Scott and his co-hosts have crafted a show that combines superb sound quality with entertaining banter, making it enjoyable for archery enthusiasts and casual listeners alike. While there are areas that could benefit from more organization, the overall experience of listening to this podcast is undeniably positive. So, whether you're seeking archery knowledge or simply enjoy a good laugh, give The Raising an Archer podcast a listen – it may just hit the bullseye for you!
Wendi and Joe talk with Jenifer Jameson and the owner of Hit or Miss Archery, Neil Overbay. Talk about things to do and see in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Also, talk about the venue and what to expect! Be prepared for shooting at 5000 feet. Many of us will not know how to survive that elevation :) Hurricane Beryl caused some issues, but we were able to find cell coverage to make this happen!
Raising an Archer has the pleasure of talking with Jewel and Landry Blakey. Talked about their transition from NASP to Target Archery. Jewel and Landry have been shooting for a few years and are top NASP shooters in the country. https://www.patreon.com/RaisinganArcher
Scott and Wendi talk about what not to wear in an Archery competition! There are some obvious answers but there are some that are not so obvious. https://www.patreon.com/RaisinganArcher
We needed a break but we are back! Let's kick this off with an Outdoor Season episode! Scott and Wendi sit down with Zach Rebstock who came in 3rd place at Lancaster Classic this year. He lets us know how he sets up his bow for outdoor season and what it takes to get ready! https://www.patreon.com/RaisinganArcher
Wendi and Julia sit down with Micah Xie. Micah is a Multi-National Champion who moved from Barebow to Olympic Recurve in the last couple of years. He is one of the up and coming Recurve archers to watch! https://www.patreon.com/RaisinganArcher
Scott and Wendi sit down with TFAA Hall of Fame inductee Toby Ragsdale. Always a preasure to hang with our friend Toby! The Ragsdale family joined the NFAA/TFAA in 1965, when Toby was just 5 years old. He vividly remembers that year because he was one year shy of being able to compete, which didn't sit well with the naturally competitive young Toby. Toby only waited that one year before he began competing with his bow. Toby had tremendous success as a young archer and if you shot back in those days, you knew the archers in Texas were the most dominating and competitive group of shooters in the country. Toby Ragsdale won two (2) National Championships, at least seven (7) Sectional Championships, and six (6) State Championships. At the young age of 62, Toby has won at least one archery championship in each of the last six decades. https://www.patreon.com/RaisinganArcher
Wendi and Julia will let you know what to expect at the 2024 USA Indoor Nationals and JOAD Indoor Nationals. What to expect when you show up! https://www.patreon.com/RaisinganArcher
Scott and Wendi talk about when it's time to regroup and change equipment. Wendi's daughter got a new bow and struggled with it for 6 months before we made the decision to switch back to the old bow. Moving back to the old bow was the right decision. It allowed us to regroup and figure out what works best for her. https://www.patreon.com/RaisinganArcher
Scott and Wendi talk about what it takes to get to that next level. How do you pratice when weather is bad or your range is not close. It's taking 4+ days of good pratice for these top athletes to keep up. We all know life gets in the way and we have to creative to get our archers the time they need! Get more informaiton and help support us! https://www.patreon.com/RaisinganArcher
Scott and Mollie talk about this new exciting shoot called the Texas Ringer ProAm. 75% of the registrion fee goes back into your division and cash prizes are handed out. Live Scoring, Live Broadcast, and Live Finals! Mollie joins Raising an Archer as a host for the weekend. We are all very excited! https://www.patreon.com/RaisinganArcher
Wendi and Scott get your ready for the 2024 Vegas Shoot! We give you all the information, you need to know if you are going to the coolest archery competition of the year! We talk about registration, to flights, to what to expect once you get there. Love what we are doing? Get more information and hlep us keep doing what we are doing! https://www.patreon.com/RaisinganArcher
Scott and Wendi had the pleasure of sitting down with Mel Nichols and picking his brain on how to be a better coach. Mel has coaches many top archers in the world including Brady Ellison! It starts with Mental Management! http://www.pineapplearchery.com https://www.patreon.com/RaisinganArcher
Want to know how to get archery into your school? Well here you go! Scott and Wendi get the opportunity to talk with NASP President Dr. Tommy Floyd. Tommy tell us to who to contacted and what to do to get archery into your school! https://www.naspschools.org/ https://www.patreon.com/RaisinganArcher WHAT IS NASP® NASP® is an activity that doesn't discriminate based on popularity, athletic skill, gender, size, or academic ability. It's a different kind of team sport. It's open to any student. Its biggest supporters are professional educators. Teams come together around one thing: Archery. The National Archery in the Schools Program is an in-school program aimed at improving educational performance among students in grades 4th – 12th. And through it, students are learning focus, self-control, discipline, patience, and the life lessons required to be successful in the classroom and in life.
Scott and Wendi talk about all the divisions for NFAA. If you want to know more about each division, you should listen to this! The crossbow division explanation is hilarious! https://www.patreon.com/RaisinganArcher https://www.raisinganarcher.com/
While Scott and Wendi were at the Houston Live Stock and Show, we sat down with Makayla Alford. She told us all about Texas Brigades Camp! Texas Brigades is a nonprofit organization with a mission to educate and empower adolescents with leadership skills and knowledge in wildlife, fisheries, and land stewardship to become conservation ambassadors for a sustained natural resource legacy. Texas Brigades provides a combination of educational programs, including its popular 5-day summer camps, its advanced Wildlife Intensive Leadership Development (W.I.L.D.) program and single-day programs, Texas Brigades Experiences. https://www.patreon.com/RaisinganArcher
Scott and Wendi sat down with Matthew Parmenter who is one of the top Youth Recurve Archer in the Nation. Matthew talks to us about how he got into the sport, how he's progressed over the years and what's his plans moving forward. Want to see the Video person of this? Go check it out at on our patreon account. https://www.patreon.com/RaisinganArcher
Scott and Wendi had the pleasure of sitting down and talking with Lilie Aguilar. Lilie has had a great USAT Year and is ranked 3rd in the U18 Compound USAT Rankings. Lilie tells us about her archery journey and tell's us about her USAT Season.
Scott and Wendi talk about the up and coming Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Archery Event! Qualification, Elimination, Live brodacat, Gold Medal matches on Platforms.. Best Archery Tournament of the year! Check out our Patreon Account! https://www.patreon.com/RaisinganArcher
Ever find yourself in a screaming match with your archer in front of everyone? Well.. Wendi did and she wanted to tell you all about it and what she learned! https://www.raisinganarcher.com/
Wonder what's the best way to pack yoru bow when you travel? Wendi and Scott differ on this topic. List and see what works best for you? Check us out on Patrion! and Thank you too all our Archery Family that support us! https://www.patreon.com/RaisinganArcher
A Must Listen! We had the opportunity to sit down with Lee and Penny Hetletved and talk about Parenting Champions. Lee talk about coaching and Penny talks about mental management. This episode is awesome! Check us out on Patrion! and Thank you too all our Archery Family that support us! https://www.patreon.com/RaisinganArcher
What an awesome final day of archery at JOAD Outdoor Nationals! Today was Team Rounds and it's so much fun! We talk about the team rounds from the perspective of a Judge and give you all the details on how a team round is run! Want more? Go support our Patreon page! https://www.patreon.com/RaisinganArcher
A quick update on elimination day (shootoffs). Talk about the experience and how the day went. We love elimination day. Next day is Team Rounds and its one you don't want to miss. Another chance to win a medal, another chance to meet new friends! and a chance to work as a team! Want more? Go support our Patreon page! https://www.patreon.com/RaisinganArcher
Scott and Wendi are not Nutritionist BUT we are parents that know the importance of keeping our kids fueled during a compitition. We talk about what we do to help them stay hydrated and keep their blood sugar from falling! Check us out on Patrion! and Thank you too all our Archery Family that support us! https://www.patreon.com/RaisinganArcher
Scott and Wendi recap Day 2 of qualifications at 2023 JOAD Outdoor Nationals and what to expect for Eliminations on Saturday! Check it out! Want more? Go support our Patreon page! https://www.patreon.com/RaisinganArcher
Wendi, Scott, and Leo catch you up on the first day of Qualifications and get you ready for tomorrow! Want more? Go support our Patreon page! https://www.patreon.com/RaisinganArcher
2023 JOAD Outdoor Target Nationals! Special Guest Leo Carassco (Contential Judge) and we talk about what's going on for Offical Practice Day. What to expect!
Last Year our most popular episode was how to prepare for 2022JOAD Target Nationals! Well ti's at a new location and we are here again to help you get ready! How to prepare and what to bring! Thank you to our Sponsors! Texas Archery, Eyes on Score, and Target Seakers! What to bring! Tent – Setup on Wednesday Practice – Leave frame but take canopy down Chairs Prepare for rain – Bow cover and scope cover There's a fence between archers and spectators – No parents allowed in field of play Snacks and water! and Cooler Bring Tools – but Lancaster Archery was there last year Power to charge your phone Camera Cooling towels Umbrella We have some exciting news. Help Support us and get day of podcasts, unedited Video's and more! https://www.patreon.com/RaisinganArcher/posts
Wendi just came back from Gator Cup in Flordia and Scott just got back from Collegiate Nationals in Georgia. We want to give you a quick update on each event. The experience is different for both so check it out! Want to get bonus episodes? Go and become a part of our Archery Family and sign up! https://www.patreon.com/RaisinganArcher Here's our website https://www.raisinganarcher.com/
Katie Stein from Catch Des Moine and Lynette Telleen, talk with us about the Des Best USA Archery JOAD Nationals July 12-16 2023. We talk about the venu and all the stuff that you can do while you are there. This will be an amazing Event and we cannot wait to go. We have some exciting news. Help Support us and get day of podcasts, unedited Video's and more! https://www.patreon.com/RaisinganArcher/posts There is so much to do in Des Moine and here's some of the stuff we talk about! Archery shop in area for equipment repairs Archery Field & Sports (minutes from the CASINO! and the competition field) https://www.archeryfield.com/ Full Service Target Archery Knowledgeable (not just a recreational or hunting-only shop) Bass Pro (also close to the casino!) Sportsman's Warehouse Dicks Sporting Goods All within easy driving distance from the competition field Fun Things To Do Red covered bridges Close to Winterset Birthplace of John Wayne Walking, biking, and rollerblade trail across the street Farmer's market that weekend Governor's mansion West End Architect Largest skating park in the US Scenic RR Boone, Iowa Rail cars for 6 people Casino Race track Field of dreams Adventureland Waterpark Athletes will get a discount code Science Center Sensory friendly hours Hands on exhibits Athletes will get a free ticket Blank Park Zoo Downtown DSM Farmers Market, one of the largest (and best) is the US, over 30K people each Saturday from 7am-12pm Iowa State Capitol Terrace Hill, State Governor's Mansion John & Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park Greater Des Moines Botanical Center Smash Park West End Architectural Salvage World Food Prize Hall of Laureates Boone Scenic Railroad which has neat train rides through the scenic valley, but they're also home to RailCars Shopping is great! Jordan Creek Mall Outlets of Des Moines A great place to grab something for memorabilia Raygun Food LOTS of great food options A few fun ones to mention: Fongs (pizza) Jethro's (bbq) Zombie Burger Home to many James Beard nominated chefs Over 1,000 local restaurants
Scott and Wendi talk about a lot of stuff but have not talked about keeping it fun in Archery. Archeyr is stressful and we challenge parents and coach's to continue to keep this great sport Fun! https://www.raisinganarcher.com/ https://texarchery.com/
2023 Gator Cup! Scott and Wendi will tell you what to expect when going to 2023 Gator Cup! A beautiful facily at the Easton Foundation in Newberry, Fl https://www.gatorcup.com/schedule https://www.raisinganarcher.com/ https://texarchery.com/
Scott and Wendi have noticed that youth are become very free with their language. Foul language is used around adults and other youth. This is not a trend we want to see for our team. We are going to require our archers to listen to this and we encourage other team do the same. https://www.raisinganarcher.com/ https://texarchery.com/
Wendi and Scott created a Commercial for our Podcast! Check it out :) https://www.raisinganarcher.com/ https://texarchery.com/
Is there going to be a Fight not related to anything? Well, Scott and Wendi talk about Arizona Cup and give you information about the USAT Series. A lot of good information in here, so enjoy! USA Archery National Ranking for Youth https://www.usarchery.org/resources/united-states-archery-team-qualification-procedures-081222151842.pdf USA Archery National Ranking for Adults ww.usarchery.org/resources/national-ranking-system-081222151813.pdf https://www.raisinganarcher.com/ https://texarchery.com/
Raising an Archer Scott and Wendi had the honor of broadcasting live from the Houston Live Stock Show and Rodeo. HLSR has the largest youth archery event in Texas at 360 youth archers! We also had the opportunity interviews some greate youth archers while we were there! Live interview with 4H National Team members Levi Harvey, Avery Roland, and Landon Roland https://www.raisinganarcher.com/ https://texarchery.com/
Raising an Archer Scott and Wendi had the honor of broadcasting live from the Houston Live Stock Show and Rodeo. HLSR has the largest youth archery event in Texas at 360 youth archers! We also had the opportunity interviews some greate youth archers while we were there! Live interview with Aiyanna Garcia and Ava Pair https://www.raisinganarcher.com/ https://texarchery.com/
Raising an Archer Scott and Wendi had the honor of broadcasting live from the Houston Live Stock Show and Rodeo. HLSR has the largest youth archery event in Texas at 360 youth archers! We also had the opportunity interviews some greate youth archers while we were there! Live interview with Cole Ware https://www.raisinganarcher.com/ https://texarchery.com/
What a great story! Emmie and Ellie Purcell talk about how they got into archery, how Hurricane Harvey changed their lives and how they continue to be blessed in archery. https://www.raisinganarcher.com/ https://texarchery.com/
Raising an Archer Scott and Wendi had the honor of broadcasting live from the Houston Live Stock Show and Rodeo. HLSR has the largest youth archery event in Texas at 360 youth archers! We also had the opportunity interviews some greate youth archers while we were there! Live interview with Travis Adair and Chris Boleman (President of HLSR) https://www.raisinganarcher.com/ https://texarchery.com/
Wow! Just fininshed multiple weekends of shooting! Now what's next? Rodeo and USA Indoor Nationals have come to an end and there is still a lot of archery to come! https://www.raisinganarcher.com/ https://texarchery.com/
Scott and Wendi had the pleaser of sitting down with Texas Youth Archery Rendyn Brooks. Rendyn just resently finished 3rd at Lancater Classic. She also is a multi National Champion and was on Team USA. Rendyn is an amazing young lady and a great ambassador for Archery. Listen to her experience at Lancaster Classic! https://www.raisinganarcher.com/ https://texarchery.com/
The reason we can do this episode is because Wendi and Scott are the problem :). We talk about tech and coaches pet peeves in archery. https://www.raisinganarcher.com/ https://texarchery.com/
Registration is OPEN for the 2023 TSAA State Indoor Championships & Texas State Open Pro/Am! Register here: tinyurl.com/2023TXStateIndoor This is the ONLY state championship in Texas guaranteeing these kinds of payouts! $10k Guaranteed! The 2023 Texas State Indoor Championships are set for March 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th. All participants shall be a member of USA Archery or the NFAA with a temporary membership. International Guests (non U.S. citizens) - Please go to www.usarchery.org to purchase a Temporary Membership for Foreign Nationals. Archers will register to shoot a 60 arrow World Archery indoor round on either March 2th, 3rd or 4th. Results after Saturday will crown our state champions. Registration is $100 for U21, Seniors, 50+, 60+, and 70+. Registration is $70 for Youth (U13, U15, and U18.) All archers who shoot in the 2023 TSAA State Indoor Championships are eligible to shoot in the 2023 Texas State Open Pro/Am. The top 16 scores will move on to the Championship! The Texas State Open Pro/Am will feature bracket matches combining the top 16 men and women for each respected divisions. These will be the ones shooting off for the money. Saturday night Youth Shootoff Sunday Adult Shootoff Payout for each division (Numbers can go up depending on registration numbers) Youth Open $1000 Barebow 1st 500 / 2nd 300 / 3rd 200 $1000 Recurve 1st 500 / 2nd 300 / 3rd 200 $1000 Compound 1st 500 / 2nd 300 / 3rd 200 Adult Open $2000 Barebow 1st $1000 / 2nd 600 / 3rd 400 $2500 Recurve 1st 1250 / 2nd 750 / 3rd 500 $2500 Compound 1st 1250 / 2nd 750 / 3rd 500 Out of state archers are eligible to win the prize purse for the Texas State Open Pro/Am, but cannot be crowned state champion in the Texas State Indoor Championship portion of the tournament. Out of state archers will need to sign up as a guest. Registration is set to check for age of participants based on the 2023 calendar year. Barebow division is for recurve bows only without sight and other accessories. Deadline for entries is February 28th.
Scott, Wendi, and Amy have the tough conversation with you about how we should act as parents when supporting our archer. Maybe we are talking about you in this episode? Trust us, we are talking about ourselves! https://www.raisinganarcher.com/ https://texarchery.com/
Wendi and Scott are rolling the dice and giving you all the information, you need to know if you are going to the coolest archery competition of the year! We talk about registration, to flights, to what to expect once you get there. Thanks to our sponsors Texas Archery and Eyes on Score! https://texarchery.com/ https://eyesonscore.com/
Merry Christmas! Scott and Wendi talk about products that you might want to purchase for your archer for Christamas. Good information about different levels of equipment and what those costs are. https://www.raisinganarcher.com/ https://texarchery.com/
Venu is a sophmore at Texas A&M and has 2 things on his mind. School and Individual Olympic Gold! Venu talks about how he juggles School and Training. https://www.raisinganarcher.com/
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo archery competition and is hosts The Ranch and Wildlife Archery Competition! This is one of the highest payout tournaments for youth archers. They will give away over 20k in scholarships. This tournament is run through 4H and you will be required to follow their rules for registration and eligibility. We will fill you in on our experience and what to watch out for when showing up. Also, there's a 2023 Aggie Invite teaser :) https://www.raisinganarcher.com/ https://texarchery.com/
Wendi and Scott sit down with two top coaches in the Houston area. Kat Stiegel and Dacota Taylor will talk about their different coaching strategies and approach. Also, we will talk about the upcoming and highly popular Aggie Invitational. https://www.raisinganarcher.com/ https://texarchery.com/ You can book Dacota here! https://texarchery.com/pages/private-lesson
Scott and Wendi talk about the transition from outdoor archery to indoor archery. What to expect? How to get ready? What changes are going to be made Fastest way to get going! Upcoming Tournaments https://raisinganarcher.com/ https://texarchery.com/
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