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Raising an Archer

by Youth Archery with Scott and Wendi

Want to know more about Youth Archery? Well, you have come to the right place! We love youth archery and we go to a lot of archery competitions (Target Archery, Field Archery, 3D Archery). We want to help you navigate through this great sport! Information on different type of archery competitions and interviews that encourage you to keep on target.Want to help us? Check out: https://www.patreon.com/RaisinganArcherhttps://www.raisinganarcher.com/https://texarchery.com/Welcome to Raising an Archer

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  1. EP 83 - What to Know | USA Indoor Nationals and USAT Series

    In this episode, we break down USA Archery Indoor Nationals and the USAT Qualifier Series—what they are, how they work, and why they matter. Whether you're a parent, athlete, or coach, this episode explains how these events fit into the USA Archery competitive pathway and what archers can expect…

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  2. EP 82 - Know Your Bow Class | USA Archery vs NFAA Bow Classes

    Know Your Bow Class: USA Archery vs. NFAA Bow Classes Confused about bow classes, divisions, and what actually belongs on your setup? You're not alone and that's exactly why we made this episode. In this episode, we break down the bow classes for both USA Archery and NFAA, explaining: ✅ The...

  3. EP 81 - Parents behind the line | What we're really thinking

    Parents Behind the Line: What We're Really Thinking Ever wonder what's going through a parent's mind while their kid's at full draw? Spoiler alert: it's not always calm and quiet! Join hosts Scott and Kari, along with youth archers Milla and Ellie, as they pull back the curtain on the unspoken...

  4. EP 80 - Aggie Invite | Let's head to College Station

    The Aggie Invite is back — and it's bigger than ever! In this special episode of Raising an Archer, Scott and Kari dive deep into one of the most exciting tournaments of the indoor season. From the history and traditions that make the Aggie Invite so unique to what archers can expect on the line...

  5. EP 79 - Part 3: From Outdoor to Indoors | All the Targets

    In this episode of Raising an Archer: Indoor Season, Scott and Kari break down all the indoor target faces — from the classic Vegas 3-spot to the NFAA 5-spot and everything in between. They share how each format changes your scoring, practice, and mindset, plus a few pro tips. Whether you're a...

  6. EP 78 - Part 2: From Outdoor to Indoors | The Gear Reset

    Part 2 – The Gear Reset: Tuning for Indoors It's time to hit the reset button. Outdoor season is over, and that means your setup needs a fresh look before heading indoors. In this episode, Scott and Kari break down everything that changes when the range gets shorter but the precision expectations...

  7. EP 77 - Part 1: From Outdoors to Indoors | Making the Shift

    The outdoor season is over — it's time to trade the wind, sunburn, and mosquitoes for bright lights, packed ranges, and the sound of arrows echoing off the walls. In this first episode of our Indoor Season Series, we explore what it really takes to make the shift from outdoor archery to indoor...

  8. EP 76 - Your Backstage Pass | HLSR Archery Competition

    NOTE: Don't bring 25 of your closest friends to be fed for free. LOL. Also, all food is prepared by the Ranching & Wildlife Committee! Thank you!! Please verify within the rules if you have a question. To clarify: Fixed pins back bar has no limit in the Target competition, but 3D will only allow…

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  9. EP 75 - Archery at Altitude | Your Unofficial Guide to the 2025 JOAD Target Nationals in Albuquerque

    Scott and Wendi gives you all the information you need to be successful at the 2025 USA Archery JOAD Target Nationals! Event Overview Shooting at Altitude Gear Checklist Schedule and Format Local Tips What Parents should bring Advice for First-Timers Catch you guys at the next target!...

  10. EP 74 - Shooting at 5000 feet | 2024 USA JOAD Nationals

    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 :)...

  11. Ep 73 - NASP to Target Archery | Jewel and Landry

    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

  12. EP 72 - What not to wear | Dress Code

    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

  13. EP 71 - Outdoor Season is here | Zach Rebstock

    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!...

  14. EP 70 - Just look at the Big Stars around you | Micah Xie

    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

  15. EP 69 - TFAA Hall of Famer | Toby Ragsdale

    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…

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  16. EP 68 - 2024 USA Indoor Nationals | JOAD Indoor Nationals

    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

  17. EP 67 - When to Regroup and Change Equipment | Tough Decisions

    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...

  18. EP 66 - Archery Practice | Let's get Creative

    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...

  19. Ep 65 - 2024 The Texas Ringer ProAm | Money Shoot

    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…

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  20. Ep 64 - 2024 Vegas Shoot | How to be Prepared

    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…

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  21. EP 63 - Not afraid to put a parent in timeout | Mel Nichols

    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

  22. EP 62 - Are you on Target? | NASP with Dr. Tommy Floyd

    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/…

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  23. EP 61 - NFAA | Division Breakdown

    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/

  24. EP 60 - Texas Brigades Camp | Makayla Alford

    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...

  25. EP 59 - That One Shot of Pure Bliss | Matthew Parmenter

    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...

  26. EP 58 - I just love to shoot | Lilie Aguilar

    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.

  27. EP 57 - 2023 Rodeo Archery Competition | HLSR

    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

  28. EP 56 - My Archer pushed all my buttons | Walk Away

    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/

  29. EP 55 - Archery Travel | How to Pack

    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

  30. EP 54 - Parenting Champions | Mental Management with Lee and Penny Hetletved

    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!...

  31. EP 53 - 2023 JOAD Outdoor Nationals | Team Rounds

    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!...

  32. EP 52 - 2023 JOAD Outdoor Nationals | Elimination Day

    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...

  33. EP 51 - Hydration & Nutrition | Archery Fuel

    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...

  34. EP 50 - 2023 JOAD Outdoor Nationals | Day 2 Quals

    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

  35. EP 49 - 2023 JOAD Outdoor Nationals | Day 1 Quals

    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

  36. Ep 48 - 2023 JOAD Outdoor Nationals | Official Practice Day

    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!

  37. EP 47 - USA JOAD Target Nationals | What to know!

    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…

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  38. Ep 46 - Gator Cup and Collegiate Nationals | Recap

    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!...

  39. EP 45 - 2023 USA Archery JOAD Nationals | Des Moines, IA

    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 venue 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...

  40. EP 44 - Keep it FUN | Archery

    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/

  41. EP 43 - 2023 Gator Cup | What to Expect

    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/

  42. EP 42 - Cursing in Archery | Acceptable or Not?

    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....

  43. Raising an Archer | Commercial

    Wendi and Scott created a Commercial for our Podcast! Check it out :) https://www.raisinganarcher.com/ https://texarchery.com/

  44. Ep 41 - Arizona Cup | USAT What's it all About

    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...

  45. EP 40 - HLSR Live Interview | Levi Harvey Avery Roland Landon Roland

    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...

  46. EP 39 - HLSR Live Interview | Aiyanna Garcia and Ava Pair

    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…

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  47. EP 38 - HLSR Live Interview | Cole Ware

    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...

  48. EP 37 - Ride the Archery wave as long as it goes | Emmie and Ellie Purcell

    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/

  49. EP 36 - HLSR Live Interview | HLSR President Chris Boleman

    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...

  50. EP 35 - So Much Going On | Recap and What's Coming

    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/

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Want to know more about Youth Archery? Well, you have come to the right place! We love youth archery and we go to a lot of archery competitions (Target Archery, Field Archery, 3D Archery). We want to help you navigate through this great sport! Information on different type of archery competitions and interviews that encourage you to keep on target.Want to help us? Check out: https://www.patreon.com/RaisinganArcherhttps://www.raisinganarcher.com/https://texarchery.com/Welcome to Raising an Archer

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