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The Archery Parent Podcast

The Archery Parent Podcast

Di: Manisha Solomon - The Archery Parent Podcast
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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.


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  • The Long Game: Why 4x Olympian Crispin Dueñas Believes in "Leaving Them Alone"

    The Long Game: Why 4x Olympian Crispin Dueñas Believes in "Leaving Them Alone"
    Apr 23 2026
    Crispin Dueñas on Specialization, Hobbies, and Supporting Young ArchersManisha of the Archery Parent Podcast interviews Canadian Archer Crispin Dueñas, 4x Olympian and high school Math/Physics teacher, about specialization, burnout, and how parents can best support their Archer. Dueñas describes starting Archery by chance after a discussion with his Grade 8 teacher, the switch from Compound to Olympic Recurve, and developing internationally with low expectations, strong coaching, and a balanced life that included school and part-time employment as a life guard. He shares how fun, teammates, and hobbies help performance, mental health, and how to compartmentalize setbacks. Crispin highly recommends that Archers pursue goals for themselves rather than to please parents. We discuss Norway’s “Children’s Rights in Sports”, early vs late bloomers, the shock of international competition, taking breaks, and changing equipment to reset. Dueñas also shares how music led to playing guitar with Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield, meeting the former Prince Charles (now HRH King Charles), his announcing work, and travel tips (always try the local food, tolerating McDonald’s if needed, and learning to sleep anywhere).00:00 Welcome Crispin Dueñas00:36 Leave Kids Alone01:43 How Archery Found Him03:09 The Teacher Who Changed Everything04:15 Why Archery Clicked05:38 Switching to Olympic Recurve06:46 The Pan Am Games (Toronto)08:12 Relaxed Path to Elite10:34 Balancing School Work & Sport12:12 Keeping the Fun in High Performance13:22 Coaching Without Pressure16:22 Why Hobbies Make You Better19:49 “Sport Room” Metaphor from Author David Epstein22:21 A Parent’s Fear their Archer is Falling Behind25:29 Extreme Specialization Tradeoffs26:52 Playing With Canadian Astronaut Colonel Chris Hadfield27:42 Musical Roots29:48 Meeting Prince Charles31:16 The Invictus Games (Toronto)32:41 Hobbies Prevent Burnout34:48 Post Season Slump37:36 Taking a Break from Archery40:54 Norway Youth Policy: “Children’s Rights in Sport”45:33 Big Fish in a Little Pool Reality Check49:44 Run Archery 51:57 Travel Tips And WrapREFERENCESNotable PeopleJoan McDonald: Crispin’s long-time coach who guided him from his early days through his international career. Contributor to the global Archery community for 60+ years. Chris Hadfield: Legendary Canadian astronaut. Crispin played guitar on stage with him at a Canadian Olympic Committee event and even practiced in Hadfield's kitchen. @colchrishadfield King Charles (formerly Prince Charles): Crispin met him at a groundbreaking event for the 2015 Pan Am Games, where the then-Prince demonstrated a natural ability to handle an Olympic bow.David Epstein: Author whose work on specialization and the "multiple rooms" metaphor is discussed. YouTube @davidepsteinAmber Glenn: A U.S. figure skater mentioned as an example of an elite athlete who does Archery as a hobby. @amberglenniceskaterLauren Dueñas: Episode 4 guest on the Archery Parent Podcast discussing life as a Student-Archer, time-management, and balancing it all. @laurenkduenasBrady Ellison: Always in the Top 5 Male Recurve Archers in the world. 5x Olympian. From the USA. @bradyellison Organizations and Events2015 Pan Am Games: Held in Toronto; a pivotal moment for Manisha’s son, Reece, and where Crispin met King Charles. Invictus Games: Held in Toronto in 2017. An international sporting event for wounded, injured, and sick servicemen and women, where Crispin served as an announcer for the Archery events. World Archery: The international federation for the sport of Archery. Concepts and ModelsThe "Children's Rights in Sports": A development model mentioned by the host that focuses on late specialization and avoiding early rankings for children. The "Multiple Rooms" Metaphor: A concept from David Epstein’s work suggesting athletes should have lives outside of their sport to avoid burnout. From the book: Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  • Blueprinting the Shot: A Parent's Guide with Joel Turner

    Blueprinting the Shot: A Parent's Guide with Joel Turner
    Mar 26 2026

    In this episode of the Archery Parent Podcast, Manisha interviews Joel Turner, Archery Dad, and developer of the SHOTIQ approach to performance. Joel reveals why Archery is "just shy of impossible" and how parents can actually help their Archer develop the "ultimate skill of the human being". The discussion includes teaching work ethic, how school-based programs can lead to target panic, and why "just relax" doesn't work.


    Joel shares the difference between thoughts and thinking, and the one question that can refocus your Archer when things are falling apart. Joel also takes to task the many parents and mid-level coaches who overemphasize form when an Archer's thoughts become too much.


    Learn the speech-based “blueprint” of an Archer's process, the foundation of the SHOTIQ system. Hint: It's about getting loud in your head with the right words at the right moments.


    Joel also explains how to handle tournament stress and spectators, and answers a question from a listener worried about his Archer's emotional and physical changes going from the easy backyard practices to the intense tournament expectations.


    We talk about parent support cues and Turner Family travel tips (avoid connections, AirTags, hydration/electrolytes).


    00:00 Welcome to Joel Turner

    01:18 Early Archery Roots

    02:11 Family Moments Beyond Wins

    03:56 Watching Your Archer Compete

    05:13 Bad Days and Control

    08:08 Why Parents Struggle to Coach

    13:52 The Ultimate Skill Is Self Talk

    15:54 Reality Check: Goals vs Work Ethic

    17:06 NASP: the Birth of Target Panic

    19:38 Tournament Nerves

    23:56 Spectators and Thoughts vs Thinking

    27:48 What Parents Should Ask

    32:33 Blueprinting the Process

    33:51 How "Little Speech" Can Lead to Big Things

    34:17 Barebow Tips

    35:37 What is a Safety Concept

    36:58 Decision Power Explained

    37:46 Technical Tweaks

    39:21 Resistance Release

    41:34 You're Never Too Young to Think

    44:59 Command vs Surprise

    48:16 Tournament Nerves Blueprint

    51:42 The Empty Lung Drill

    54:34 Use Your Words

    57:23 The Importance of Rhythmic Speech

    01:02:22 Archery Dad Reflections

    01:03:14 Travel Tips from the Turner Family


    Connect with Joel Turner:

    www.ShotIQ.com

    Instagram: @joelturneractual | @mama_shotiq | @bodie_turner

    joelturner{at}shotiq.com


    Connect with Manisha of the Archery Parent Podcast:

    www.ArcheryParentPodcast.ca

    Instagram: @archeryparentpodcast

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  • Searching for an Archery Range Near You? Discover Archery Ranges Canada

    Searching for an Archery Range Near You? Discover Archery Ranges Canada
    Mar 16 2026
    Archery Ranges Canada: Josh Kennedy’s New National Directory for Finding Ranges, Clubs, and Pro ShopsManisha of the Archery Parent Podcast interviews Josh Kennedy, creator of ArcheryRangesCanada.ca, a new national directory to help Archers find Archery ranges across Canada. Josh experienced the time-consuming method of looking up ranges, but realized how unreliable range searches could be.Josh explains why he includes registered clubs, pro shops, and unaffiliated/backyard-style ranges to maximize accessibility for hunters, tournament competitors, and recreational Archers.The site offers search by name or location, geolocation, category filters, interactive maps, and detailed listings with contact info, amenities, bow types allowed, pricing (for certain listings), and directions, with owners/directors able to claim and edit listings.Josh outlines the various levels of listing: Bronze (free), Silver (analytics, clickable contacts, more photos and text, pricing, FAQs, review replies), and Gold (featured placement, ads, unlimited photos, video, events calendar).During our interview, Josh shares early traffic stats for Archery Ranges Canada, notes 244 listings across Ontario, BC, and Alberta*, and previews upcoming features. (*At the time of publishing this episode, ArcheryRangesCanada.ca has been updated to include all of Canada.)00:00 Welcome to Josh of Archery Ranges Canada00:40 Why a Directory of Archery Ranges?03:34 The Community Response04:34 Inclusive Listings06:14 Search and Filters07:26 Range Details and Updates08:31 Claiming a Listing09:43 Premium Packages12:17 Building the Map13:08 Traffic and Reach14:23 Hidden Gems16:06 What’s Next?17:40 Bronze, Silver & Gold Recap20:02 Growth20:56 Why Archery Ranges Canada is For Everyone22:19 What Does Josh Never Leave the House Without?22:51 Shout Outs to Mentioned Ranges23:43 The Bigger Mission of Archery Ranges CanadaReferences and ResourcesArchery Ranges CanadaWebsite: www.archeryrangescanada.caContact Email: ArcheryRangesCanada@gmail.comFeature Focus: Interactive directory and map for Canadian Archery ranges, pro shops, and independent shooting locations.Ranges MentionedYork County Bowmen (Ontario)Forest City Archers (Thorndale, Ontario)Features: 64 acres, 40-target outdoor 3D course, open all season.Salt Spring Archery Society at Jade Farm (Salt Spring Island, British Columbia)Features: Located on a real farm with 3D courses right by the ocean.Painted Warriors (Mountain View County, Alberta)Features: Immersive indigenous cultural experience with traditional shooting and hyper-realistic 3D courses.Social Media & Community GroupsYork County Bowmen Facebook Page (Where the connection was first made)Contact Page: Contact Archery Ranges Canada: Report a missing archery range • Update listing information • Claim your facility listing • Premium listing inquiries • Partnership opportunities • Technical support Keywords/Search:Archery ranges in Canada | Finding Archery clubs near me | Canadian Archery community | Indoor vs Outdoor Archery ranges | Archery range directory Canada | Youth Archery programs Canada | How to support a young Archer | Beginner Archery for kids Canada Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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