Blog from a tired instructor

[Lynda]

Today is my Friday and I couldn't be happier about that! What a week with a chaotic time at work, arranging archery courses, events and workshops, and then two back to back archery classes tonight. Ahhhh, yes - that was my therapy right there.

I have recently discovered how rewarding and enjoyable it is to teach a little more than just a beginner class. We can delve into personal preferences, watch their glee as they earn achievement awards, adjust their sights to get them honed in, replace their nocks, let them borrow my wax, tabs and hex wrenches. Shoot... tonight, I even let one young lass shoot my personal carbon arrows that I freshly fletched last night. She was pumped to use Ms. Lynda's arrows, lol!

The evening had started off with the beginner class where I showed the difference and parts of a compound and longbow. Of course they wanted a demo... x'd on the compound at 20 yards and got the outer 10 with the long bow at 15 yards. Even I was like . That was a great start to a very enjoyable - tiring - but sooo enjoyable evening.

K, stick a fork in me. I'm done.
Archery makes me very happy.

[Cam-Mac]

Sounds like a fun time!

[dadogg]

I've seen you teach archery Lynda and your a natural. Anytime you can find a "job" you love your way ahead of the game.

[Hoggslayer]

Lynda, what minimum age, what time are the classes and where. I need some more info.

[Charlie6Delta]

That is cool Lynda, always good to enjoy your job! Also good to have a teacher who enjoys what they are doing! Keep it up!

[boh347]

Way too go!!!!

[Boomerang]

Good job.

[bwssr]

My bosses daughter is taking your class, last night was class #2.Ashley Smith

[Lynda]

Lynda, what minimum age, what time are the classes and where. I need some more info.

8-18yo. I have allowed a couple of younger ones through who showed a good level of maturity and willingness to listen and apply.

The classes are held at the Pearland Community Center.
Beginners 6-7
JOAD 7-8

The classes book up quickly and there are usually waiting lists. The website shows availability, and it's possible to book future classes.

Go to the website https://www.pearlandparks.com/econnect/Start/start.asp or call Pearland Parks and Rec. to register 281.412.8900.

Hope to see you in there - I love getting the parents involved too. Last night I showed a dad how to adjust his son's sight. I bet dad will be buying a bow soon too, lol.

I wish this was my full time gig... I have a dream...

[BIG BONE]

awesome job

[TomB]

Today is my Friday and I couldn't be happier about that! What a week with a chaotic time at work, arranging archery courses, events and workshops, and then two back to back archery classes tonight. Ahhhh, yes - that was my therapy right there.

I have recently discovered how rewarding and enjoyable it is to teach a little more than just a beginner class. We can delve into personal preferences, watch their glee as they earn achievement awards, adjust their sights to get them honed in, replace their nocks, let them borrow my wax, tabs and hex wrenches. Shoot... tonight, I even let one young lass shoot my personal carbon arrows that I freshly fletched last night. She was pumped to use Ms. Lynda's arrows, lol!

The evening had started off with the beginner class where I showed the difference and parts of a compound and longbow. Of course they wanted a demo... x'd on the compound at 20 yards and got the outer 10 with the long bow at 15 yards. Even I was like . That was a great start to a very enjoyable - tiring - but sooo enjoyable evening.

K, stick a fork in me. I'm done.
Archery makes me very happy.

This made my day. The percentage of people I teach the instructor class to that actually go on to use it is so small that I get frustrated. Maybe I should instead look at how effective the few are that do apply the materials and resources. You're at the top of the list Lynda. I finish up my instructor classes with a plea to help some kid other than your own. I am glad someone got the point.

[Lynda]

This made my day. The percentage of people I teach the instructor class to that actually go on to use it is so small that I get frustrated. Maybe I should instead look at how effective the few are that do apply the materials and resources. You're at the top of the list Lynda. I finish up my instructor classes with a plea to help some kid other than your own. I am glad someone got the point.

Thank you, Tom. I just came back to write a little to acknowledge some of the folks who have been instrumental in making this possible. And there you are.

Many have spent hours - literally - taking me through fundamentals, setup, form, mental preparation, repairs - you name it.

The online and offline community really has been a huge part of the whole, with folks like TomB, limbwalker, caughtandhobble, Greywolf in Hawaii, Hoyt_Maniac, Skeeter and the crew from Broken Bow, Bobby and Dena Kana, Nuts&bolts (AT), who have all played a part. I know there's several I am not recalling and many more who don't even know it. If you have posted something educational on here, chances are I have read it and it's being passed on to the next generation.

Folks - Tom's frustration is sooo valid. There really is a desperate need for more actively engaged instructors. Think about it - all that knowledge you have, and may not even realize, can be passed on so easily. And the rewards are amazing. Probably not a class goes by when I don't get a little sand in my eye, lol!

Think about it.

[Lynda]

My bosses daughter is taking your class, last night was class #2.Ashley Smith

Hmm - I'm not seeing her name on the roster. She may have been a late registrant and I'm just not recalling the name. I'll double check and be sure to take care of the boss's daughter.

[BoxKrancher]

Keep up the good work

[bwssr]

Hmm - I'm not seeing her name on the roster. She may have been a late registrant and I'm just not recalling the name. I'll double check and be sure to take care of the boss's daughter.

Try Alex...She wasn't feeling to good yesterday..her dad is a lurker here on TBH too,txpaul.