September 1, 2024
JULY 24-25, 2025. The National Archery in the Schools Program is excited to announce plans for a fourth Educator and Coaches Conference! This great educational opportunity for NASP® teachers and coaches will be held at The Park Vista – a DoubleTree by Hilton in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
The 2021 conference in Springfield, Missouri at the Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s headquarters was such a success, we received feedback from participants that said, “I have attended several national conferences throughout the years covering a variety of educational topics. This was the BEST ever!”
Like previous Educator and Coaches Conferences, NASP® will offer attendees with a full two-day conference, with concurrent sessions led by some of the nation’s most successful NASP® educators and coaches. These experienced individuals will share their expertise and best practice on various aspects of running a successful NASP® program and working with student archers in grades 4-12.
Potential topics for the 2025 Educator and Coaches Conference include:
- Effective Practice Techniques
- Coaching Common Shooter Mistakes
- 11 Steps – Shooting the Bow, Target Panic, String bow
- Equipment Maintenance
- Coaching Kids Prior To and During a Tournament
- Team Building Tips
- Coaching the Advanced Archer
- Coaching the Beginning Archer
- Coaching Mixed Groups of Archers
- Running a successful Virtual Tournament
- Running an Effective Local Tournament
- Dealing With Target Panic/ Mental Management
- Conditioning/Health/Fitness
- The Archery Way: Coaching Tips on Integrity, Honesty and Sportsmanship
- Introducing the NASP® IBO 3D Challenge
- Technology Session
- Special Needs Instruction
- From Educator to Coach- Making the Transition From Teaching In-School to Coaching an Afterschool Club
NASP® President Tommy Floyd said, “We are excited to bring NASP® educators and coaches together from all over the country to learn from each other. We anticipate the energy level and excitement to be very high. We are working now to solidify our pool of talented presenters and are expecting this event to be one of our best yet.”
He added, “We love the location that Gatlinburg, Tennessee brings, and we think the facility will be fantastic for NASP® educators and coaches to bring their families to one of the premier family vacation destinations in the South!”
Registration will open immediately after the first of the year. We are pleased to share that conference registration costs remain very affordable, as well as a great lodging rate at one of the premier properties in Gatlinburg.
Look for updates and more on this exciting event, by visiting: https://www.naspschools.org