The Archery Parent Podcast

Supporting Your Archer with Mental Performance Consultant Kiri Cyrelle MeulendykIn this episode of the Archery Parent Podcast, host Manisha delves into the importance of mental performance consulting with guest Kiri Cyrelle Meulendyk from PerformYou. The discussion focuses on how mental performance can greatly impact an archer's success, featuring tips on building confidence, handling stress, and maintaining emotional resilience. Kiri shares her experiences transitioning from a Strength & Conditioning coach to a Mental Performance Consultant, and the philosophy behind her new career. This episode provides valuable insights for Archery parents on how to best support their athletes. PROMO CODE for the Confidence Workshop: CONFIDENCE50Comprehensive recap and transcript.00:00 Welcome to the Archery Parent Podcast00:51 Introducing Mental Performance Consultant Kiri Cyrelle Meulendyk01:09 The Role and Journey of a Mental Performance Consultant06:02 Philosophy and Mission of Mental Performance Consulting07:34 The Importance of Enjoying the Journey11:26 Addressing the Stigma Around Mental Performance Consulting19:19 Optimizing Performance Through Habit Change21:50 When to Start Mental Performance Consulting in Archery25:08 Understanding Confidence in Athletes29:21 The Confidence Pool Analogy30:11 Four Pillars of Confidence30:40 Performance Accomplishments and Seeing Proof32:38 Verbal Support and Emotional States33:19 Managing Stress and Emotional States35:10 Match Play and Confidence36:00 Challenge State vs. Threat State38:05 Breathing Techniques for Calmness39:07 Learning from Failures40:55 Top Athletes and Mental States47:40 Finding a Mental Performance Consultant50:39 Confidence Workshop Details52:48 Final Thoughts and Jokes55:25 Podcast Closing RemarksTHEME SONG:ATTRIBUTION: Permission granted for the use of "The Stranger" by Michal Menert and Adam Corey Tenenbaum of Wooden Flowers, for Season 1 of "The Archery Parent Podcast".MUSIC: "The Stranger"ARTIST: Wooden Flowers (Michael Menert and Adam Corey Tenenbaum)ALBUM: "Goldtrails", Gravitas RecordsINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/giantmetalcrickets/ https://www.instagram.com/michalmenert/WEBSITE: https://www.giantmetalcrickets.bandcamp.comYOUTUBE:  @giantmetalcrickets2020 FACEBOOK: Giant Metal CricketsListen to Wooden Flowers "The Stranger" on Spotify and all other streaming platforms: Wooden Flowers - Goldtrails: https://michalmenert.bandcamp.com/album/goldtrails

In this episode, 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 inspiration and training experiences in Korea, to her transition to a correspondent for World Archery, highlighting her unique contributions to the Archery community. Vanessa offers insights into the mental and emotional aspects of the sport and underscores the importance of life lessons learned along the way.This was recorded before the 2024 Paris Olympics.For a transcript of Vanessa's episode, click here.00:00 Welcome to the Archery Parent Podcast01:10 Vanessa's Archery Journey04:28 Training in Korea08:13 Support Systems for Archers14:00 Transitioning to a New Role16:12 Behind the Scenes at World Archery Events26:52 Final Thoughts and FarewellATTRIBUTION: Permission granted for the use of "The Stranger" by Michal Menert and Adam Corey Tenenbaum of Wooden FlowersMUSIC: "The Stranger"ARTIST: Wooden Flowers (Michael Menert and Adam Corey Tenenbaum)ALBUM: "Goldtrails", Gravitas Records‪  / giantmetalcrickets    / michalmenert  https://giantmetalcrickets.bandcamp.comYOUTUBE: ‪@giantmetalcrickets2020‬Listen to Wooden Flowers "The Stranger" on Spotify and all other streaming platforms:https://open.spotify.com/track/0ixurL...Wooden Flowers - Goldtrails:https://michalmenert.bandcamp.com/alb...

Welcome to the Archery Parent Podcast - A Sneak Peek! Get ready to dive into the world of Archery like never before. Whether your Archer is picking up a bow for the first time, or competing at the highest level, this podcast is your guide to navigating the highs, lows, and everything in between.In this trailer, you'll catch a glimpse of what's to come: expert advice, candid conversations, and real-life stories from parents, athletes, and coaches. Tune in to explore practical tips on supporting your Archer, balancing life on the tournament circuit fuelling performance with smart choices, and building lifelong skills along the way. This is more than a podcast - it's a community for those who cheer from the behind the shooting line or afar, pack the gear, make sure their Archer has what they need, and who are always there for their Archer, no matter what. Join us for the Archery Parent Podcast - What Archery Parents Need to Know to Best Support Their Archer. Every arrow is a story. And, we're going to do this one arrow at at time.