The Archery Parent Podcast

By: Manisha Solomon - The Archery Parent Podcast
  • Summary

  • 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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Episodes
  • Jody Wacowich: Quivering Questions, Conversations & the Drive Home
    Jan 27 2025

    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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    34 mins
  • Lauren Dueñas: The ABCs of Being a Student-Archer: Academics, Balance & Competition
    Dec 9 2024

    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...



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    38 mins
  • Crystal Gauvin: Adventures, Arrows, and Unmissable Advice
    Nov 20 2024

    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.

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    1 hr and 12 mins

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