The Archery Parent Podcast
Manisha Solomon - 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.
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Julie Bergen: Precision, Passion & Perfect Strings
The Archery Parent Podcast
02/25/25 • 49 min
Hello, Archery Family! Welcome back to another episode of the Archery Parent Podcast! We’re thrilled to have you join us for Episode 6, where we dive into the world of String Making with Julie Bergen, the mastermind behind OCD Strings. Get ready to elevate your Archery game with precision, passion, and perfect strings.
Julie shares how she transformed her passion for Archery into a thriving business crafting custom bowstrings for the discerning Archer. She brings a wealth of knowledge about the materials and construction of bowstrings, emphasizing how customization can enhance performance. (It can also look really cool.)
Julie offers tips on maintaining your string - especially during rainy days - and highlights why Archery is truly a sport for everyone.
Whether you're looking to fine-tune your bow or a parent seeking guidance, this episode with is a must-listen. So, grab your favourite drink and settle in. Let’s unravel the secrets of the string together!
00:00 Welcome to the Archery Parent Podcast
02:58 The Vegetarian Archery Society: A Unique Perspective
05:51 The Art of String Making: From Hobby to Business
08:58 Understanding String Materials and their Importance
14:47 Guidance for Parents: Choosing the Right String
17:18 Maintaining and Caring for Bow Strings
25:03 Understanding String Maintenance and Replacement
27:51 The Importance of Twists
29:30 Proper Storage and Care
30:31 Quality Control in String Manufacturing
33:43 Shooting in Rainy Conditions
36:46 Choosing the Right String for Beginners
38:28 Order Processing and Customization Options
46:11 Supporting Your Archer: Tips for Parents
Comprehensive episode recap and transcript
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 (Michal Menert and Adam Corey Tenenbaum)
ALBUM: "Goldtrails", Gravitas Records
INSTAGRAM: @giantmetalcrickets @michaelmenert
WEBSITE: https://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
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Keywords: Archery, Archery Parent Podcast, OCD Strings, Bowstrings, Archery Equipment, Archery Tips, Archery Performance, Custom Bowstrings, Olympic Recurve, Barebow, Archery Maintenance, Archery for Beginners, Archery Parents, Archery Resources.
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Jody Wacowich: Quivering Questions, Conversations & the Drive Home
The Archery Parent Podcast
01/27/25 • 34 min
Supporting Your Archer: Insights from Coach Jody Wacowich
In this episode of the Archery Parent Podcast, Manisha welcomes Jody Wacowich, a coach for Jim-Bow’s Juniors and Ignite Archery in Alberta.
Jody shares her journey into coaching through her daughter's interest, discusses her experiences at the Canada Winter Games and World Archery events, and offers valuable insights on supporting Archers, goal setting, and the importance of mental wellness. The conversation also touches on the dynamics of Archery as both an individual and team sport, along with practical tips for Archery parents.
00:00 Welcome to the Archery Parent Podcast
00:40 Meet Coach Jody Wacowich
01:07 Jody's Coaching Journey
02:01 Coaching Team Saskatchewan
03:09 Media Access at Archery Events
05:57 Supporting Your Archer During the Drive Home
09:35 Archery as a Team Sport
14:25 Goal Setting for Future Competitions
18:45 Travel Tips for Archery Competitions
18:56 Competing Against Your Own Archer
28:35 Mental Wellness and Taking Breaks
31:47 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
INSTAGRAM: @giantmetalcrickets @michalmenert
WEBSITE: https://giantmetalcrickets.bandcamp.com
YOUTUBE: @giantmetalcrickets2020
FACEBOOK: Giant Metal Crickets
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...
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Crystal Gauvin: Adventures, Arrows, and Unmissable Advice
The Archery Parent Podcast
11/20/24 • 71 min
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...
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Kiri: The Bow, the Balancing Act, and Boosting Confidence
The Archery Parent Podcast
11/19/24 • 57 min
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
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Archery Parent Podcast | Trailer
The Archery Parent Podcast
10/22/24 • 1 min
Welcome to the Archery Parent Podcast - A Sneak Peek!
Get ready to dive into the world of Archery like never before. Whether your Archer is picking up a bow for the first time, or competing at the highest level, this podcast is your guide to navigating the highs, lows, and everything in between.
In this trailer, you'll catch a glimpse of what's to come: expert advice, candid conversations, and real-life stories from parents, athletes, and coaches.
Tune in to explore practical tips on supporting your Archer, balancing life on the tournament circuit fuelling performance with smart choices, and building lifelong skills along the way. This is more than a podcast - it's a community for those who cheer from the behind the shooting line or afar, pack the gear, make sure their Archer has what they need, and who are always there for their Archer, no matter what.
Join us for the Archery Parent Podcast - What Archery Parents Need to Know to Best Support Their Archer. Every arrow is a story. And, we're going to do this one arrow at at time.
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Vanessa Lee: The Archery Insider
The Archery Parent Podcast
11/17/24 • 32 min
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...
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Lauren Dueñas: The ABCs of Being a Student-Archer: Academics, Balance & Competition
The Archery Parent Podcast
12/09/24 • 37 min
Navigating Archery Life as a University Student: Insights from Lauren Dueñas
How do Archers juggle academics and arrows? In this episode of the Archery Parent Podcast, Manisha chats with Lauren Dueñas about how parents can best support an Archer who is away at school, shooting at the collegiate level.
Lauren shares her journey from starting Archery at the University of Florida and competing internationally, to her time coaching for the UF Archery club. Lauren and Manisha discuss balancing academics and Archery, the importance of community among Archery clubs, managing expectations, and the parental challenges of supporting Archers from afar.
00:00 Welcome to the Archery Parent Podcast
00:41 Introducing Today's Guest: Lauren Dueñas
01:13 Lauren's Archery Journey and Personal Insights
05:53 Supporting Your Archer from Afar
10:12 Lauren's Role at the University of Florida
16:53 Managing Archery and University Life
28:49 Exploring Collegiate Archery Opportunities
35:22 Closing Remarks and Final Thoughts
They discuss the A-Z, and the 1, 2, 3s of what parents of student Archers need to know.
Listen to The Archery Parent Podcast at www.archeryparentpodcast.ca or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow The Archery Parent Podcast on Instagram and YouTube. We’re doing this one arrow at a time.
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: @giantmetalcrickets & @michalmenert
WEBSITE: https://giantmetalcrickets.bandcamp.com
YOUTUBE: @giantmetalcrickets2020
FACEBOOK: Giant Metal Crickets
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.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Archery Parent Podcast have?
The Archery Parent Podcast currently has 7 episodes available.
What topics does The Archery Parent Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Parenting, Podcasts, Education, Sports and Archery.
What is the most popular episode on The Archery Parent Podcast?
The episode title 'Lauren Dueñas: The ABCs of Being a Student-Archer: Academics, Balance & Competition' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Archery Parent Podcast?
The average episode length on The Archery Parent Podcast is 41 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Archery Parent Podcast released?
Episodes of The Archery Parent Podcast are typically released every 25 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of The Archery Parent Podcast?
The first episode of The Archery Parent Podcast was released on Oct 22, 2024.
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