Alice Buswell Archery Lessons
About
I have been shooting since 2005. Since, then I have been on the USA Archery National Teams several years in a row, as well as traveled to international countries to compete. I have been on the Recurve Junior Dream Team for a year, before I aged out, but before that I was attending camps as an invitee. I've also lived at the Olympic Training Center out in Chula Vista, CA for a few months shooting besides some of the top archers in the country. Since in college, I have been on the archery teams at all the schools I've been to. I was All American for two years in a row, hoping for a thrid chance at it. At the Florida Institute of Technology, I have started up an Archery Club, hoping to get the team to nationals, placing the school on the map for other archers to join.
I am a Level 2 Coach, aiming for her level 3 NTS Coaching Certification, and with my background experience I want to introduce this amazing sport to all individuals so they can also enjoy it to their hearts content. I used to coach at a range in Massachussets, as well as give private lessons at home, before moving down to Melbourne for college. I also make custom recurve bow strings, and tune equipment.
I provide private lessons, helping the students get comfortable with the sport before getting them to farther distances. I want the studnets to love thst sport that I do, by intergrating games into practices. When and if the students want to do group lessons, those can also be arranged to allow them to get used to shooting with their peers.
I love being able to teach people the sport that changed my life. I love seeing the smile on the childrens faces when they accomplish things they didnt excpect. I love seeing the expression on adults faces when they over come their doubt, and learn to enjoy the sport and relax into it.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
For the first lesson, with people who have shot before, I typically restate the safty rules, ask about prior coaching and knowledge of the sport, then watch the student shoot for a couple ends to see where their form is at to see what needs the most attention. For people who have never shot before, I explain the safty rules, explain and show them how to start. I start them of closer, usually before 5 to 10 meters, depending on their age. After a couple lessons of getting used to both the sport and to me, I will introduce them to the National Trainign System, NTS. This is a sequence of 10 steps, each of which needs to be adressed before moving on to the next. Some are much easier to learn then others. It will take time to learn, but worht the time and energy put into it when mastered.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have been a Level 2 Coach since I was 16, I have been coach since I was 13, by volunteering at archery camps. I am working toward my Level 3.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
I charge $40 an hour for a private lesson, and $30 for two people, $20 an hour for a group lesson.
What types of students have you worked with?
I've worked with 8 year olds, all the way up to adults. I've worked with kids that have disabilities, to adults who just want to learn a little bit more. I'm willing to work with anyone who is willing to work with me.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
A coach is someone that you need to be inspired by, but also have a connection with. Someone who will listen to you, and push you forward. Someone who will call you out, even if you don't want to hear it. They should always have your back, helping to make you the best person that you want to become.