For 2008, PSE is offering a choice of two different schools at the PSE training center in Tucson, AZ to cover all aspects of archery. These schools are designed for all archers, coaches and pro shops. The first of these is a two-day shooters school for both Compound and Recurve archers. The second school is a one-day Technical school. For those that choose to participate in both schools, a coaching certification test will also be offered.
The shooters school will cover aspect that will be beneficial to both compound and recurve archers. The agenda will consist of: the proper way to shoot a bow, back tension, bow tuning, what it takes to shoot high scores, and building tournament confidence. For compound we will also cover how to use your body for consistent shot execution, “Holding Steady”, shot control, the solution to “punching the trigger” and target panic, as well as how to properly shoot different types of release aids. For Recurve archers we will cover how to properly pull through the clicker and what it takes to be a 1300 shooter and much more. To top all of this off your shot will also be analyzed using the latest video analysis software from Dartfish. Every archer will be video taped and then analyzed using this program. This allows us to catch all aspects of your shot allowing us to see mistakes in slow motion from multiple angles so that we can efficiently correct your shot.
The technical school will cover everything you need to know to be successful running your Pro Shop, archery classes, or to simply be a better self-reliant archer. We will teach how to properly build different bows from the parts up. This will include different cams, such as two cams, hybrid, one cam, split limbs with PSE X-Technology. Once the bows are built properly we will cover the following: proper limb and cam alignment, wheel timing, making loop, serving the string, how to find the center shot, arrow selection, advanced tuning and much more. As a bonus we will have one of our technicians on site to assist and answer all of your questions. You will also have the opportunity to submit questions to the engineering staff.
All participants will get certificates for the schools attended signed by PSE President Pete Shepley and Master Coach Alexander Kirillov.
Sample Topics Covered in these Schools
- Video Taping of Each Student
- Using Dartfish Software for Video Analysis
- Proper Shot Execution
- Back Tension
- How to Shoot Different Types of Release Aids
- How to Control Your Shot
- Holding Steady
- The Solution to Punching the Trigger
- How to Beat Target Panic
- Mental Preparation
- Building Tournament Confidence
- The Secret of Pulling Through the Clicker
- What it Takes to Shoot a 1300 FITA Round for Recurve
- How to Bare Shaft Tune
- How to Super Tune
- Limb and Cam Alignment
- Cam and Wheel Timing
- Center Shot
- Arrow Selection
- How to Properly Use Bow Presses
Prices:
- Shooters School $300
- Technical School $200
- Shooters + Technical Schools $450
For those who would like to get PSE coaching certification a test will be offered at the conclusion of both classes for an additional $50.
Schedule:
- January 17 - 20
- February 28 – March 2
- April 17 - 20
- May 29 – June 1
- July 10 – 13
- August 21 – 24
- September 25 – 28
- November 6 – 9
- December 11 – 14
The first two days in each session are for the shooting school, Thursday and Friday. The third day, Saturday, is for the technical school. The fourth day, Sunday, is for the test for coaching certification.
If you interested please contact Alexander Kirillov at 520-594-5165 to make a reservation. Please specify the time slot you would like. Space is limited please call Alexander or email as soon as possible!
