Intermediate

Great you have taken the first step and you liked it, you have probably completed a beginner’s course and maybe bought some second hand equipment.Your first competition has gone reasonably well but you would like to improve, call the shop and arrange for some coaching and learn a little more.At this stage the level of improvement will depend on how much time you have to give.

Step 1: Assessment
A full assessment of the archer is made to establish the level they are at. Their form and shooting technique will be observed to identify any obvious problems and a process of improvement will be embarked upon.

Step 2: Physical and Mental Well-being
Their physical and mental condition will be noted and improvements suggested.If needed sports psychologist can be provided to help the archer reach the mental state needed to compete at a proficient level.The whole area of diet and a person’s physiology can predetermine results. Improved training methods coupled with a good diet can bring on huge improvements in competition. A dietician can be employed to monitor food intake and quality.Access to a qualified physiologist is available if a good training programme is required.The cost for coaching at this level is around 25.00 euro an hour in general.