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.
Follow and Subscribe to The Archery Parent Podcast:
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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.
Follow and Subscribe to The Archery Parent Podcast:
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 struggles with target panic, her approach to overcoming it, and how a new coaching perspective can change everything. She discusses the impact of parental pressure on young archers and provides advice for parents to support their children effectively. Eleanor also talks about her unique path to gaining sponsorships through social media, the challenges women face in the sport, and her future plans in archery and coaching.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:25 Understanding Target Panic
02:26 Personal Experience with Target Panic
04:12 Overcoming Target Panic
07:23 Support and Coaching
11:26 Parental Pressure and Archery
15:13 Resilience in Archery
19:26 Social Media and Sponsorship
27:51 Realizing the Potential of Sponsorships
28:15 Listing and Discussing Sponsors
28:52 Responsibilities with New Equipment
31:45 Social Media Obligations
33:23 Advice for Parents of Young Archers
36:44 Staying Authentic on Social Media
Eleanor’s story is a testament to resilience - showing that setbacks are part of every archer’s journey, and with patience and support, it’s possible to come back stronger than ever.
Whether you’re an athlete, parent, or coach, this episode offers hope and practical insights for anyone facing their own battles with performance anxiety.
Connect with Eleanor Rodriguez (aka Sporty Eleanor):
Instagram: @Sporty_Eleanor
Website: ArcheryByEleanor.com
Linktree: Sporty_Eleanor
Resources: Social Media Tips
Connect with Manisha, Host & Producer of the Archery Parent Podcast:
Instagram: @archeryparentpodcast
YouTube: @archeryparentpodcast
Website: ArcheryParentPodcast.ca
LinkPop: ArcheryParentPodcast
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ARTIST: Wooden Flowers (Michael Menert and Adam Corey Tenenbaum)
ALBUM: "Goldtrails", Gravitas Records
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