The Archery Parent Podcast is a survival guide for families supporting Archers at all levels - from beginner to high-performance - with practical tips, candid conversations, and interviews with other parents, coaches, and Archers from Canada, the USA, and beyond.
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In this episode of the Archery Parent Podcast, Manisha welcomes Kelly Taylor (Chair of WAYC 2025), and Aaron Bull (President of Archery Canada). Together they share a comprehensive guide to the upcoming World Archery Youth Championships (WAYC) in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The episode covers the event'…
Manisha chats with Mental performance Consultant Joe Leszner for this episode. Joe shares strategies for supporting Archers and managing performance pressure. Listeners also get insights from international competitions and practical tips for starting a mental performance journey, including recommen…
Sporty Eleanor: Panic, Perseverance & Podiums In this episode of The Archery Parent Podcast, host Manisha talks to Eleanor Rodriguez, also known as Sporty Eleanor. Eleanor shares her journey in Archery, including her struggle...
In this episode, we’re kicking off our new weekly series with the latest updates from the world of Archery. Whether you’re a seasoned Archery parent or new, an Archer, or fan, this is your go-to source for the news you need t...
Organizing International Archery Events: Insights from Adam Taylor Hello Archery Family! This is Episode 7 of the Archery Parent Podcast. Manisha interviews Adam Taylor, former National Team member for Archery Ireland and the...
Hello, Archery Family! Welcome back to another episode of the Archery Parent Podcast ! We’re thrilled to have you join us for Episode 6, where we dive into the world of String Making with Julie Bergen , the mastermind behind ...
In this episode of the Archery Parent Podcast, we interview Vanessa Lee, former Canadian national team Archer and current member of the World Archery Communications Team. The conversation moves from Vanessa's initial inspirat...
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 int...
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 be...
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 Cham...
Supporting Your Archer with Mental Performance Consultant Kiri Cyrelle Meulendyk In this episode of the Archery Parent Podcast, host Manisha delves into the importance of mental performance consulting with guest Kiri Cyrelle ...
Navigating the World of Sport Parenting Insights from Dr. Jennifer Harris: Raising Happy Champs (or: Supporting Your Archer Without Losing Your Mind) Let's be honest—being a sport parent is hard. Really hard. You want to support you…
A Parent’s Guide to WAYC (Winnipeg 2025) This BONUS episode of the Archery Parent Podcast, hosted by Manisha, is a must-listen for anyone involved in developing youth Archery or planning to attend the World Archery Youth Championships (…
From Nervous Energy to Net Neutral: The Mental Performance Revolution That's Changing Competitive Archery What does it take to transform from a nervous Archer standing on the line into a confident competitor who can perform under the world's most i…
