Share
The Archery Parent Podcast
Kiri: The Bow, the Balancing Act, and Boosting Confidence
In 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: CONFIDENCE50
Comprehensive recap and transcript.
00:00 Welcome to the Archery Parent Podcast
00:51 Introducing Mental Performance Consultant Kiri Cyrelle Meulendyk
01:09 The Role and Journey of a Mental Performance Consultant
06:02 Philosophy and Mission of Mental Performance Consulting
07:34 The Importance of Enjoying the Journey
11:26 Addressing the Stigma Around Mental Performance Consulting
19:19 Optimizing Performance Through Habit Change
21:50 When to Start Mental Performance Consulting in Archery
25:08 Understanding Confidence in Athletes
29:21 The Confidence Pool Analogy
30:11 Four Pillars of Confidence
30:40 Performance Accomplishments and Seeing Proof
32:38 Verbal Support and Emotional States
33:19 Managing Stress and Emotional States
35:10 Match Play and Confidence
36:00 Challenge State vs. Threat State
38:05 Breathing Techniques for Calmness
39:07 Learning from Failures
40:55 Top Athletes and Mental States
47:40 Finding a Mental Performance Consultant
50:39 Confidence Workshop Details
52:48 Final Thoughts and Jokes
55:25 Podcast Closing Remarks
THEME 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 Records
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/giantmetalcrickets/ https://www.instagram.com/michalmenert/
WEBSITE: https://www.giantmetalcrickets.bandcamp.com
YOUTUBE: @giantmetalcrickets2020
FACEBOOK: Giant Metal Crickets
Listen to Wooden Flowers "The Stranger" on Spotify and all other streaming platforms:
Wooden Flowers - Goldtrails: https://michalmenert.bandcamp.com/album/goldtrails
More episodes
View all episodes
4. Lauren Dueñas: The ABCs of Being a Student-Archer: Academics, Balance & Competition
37:46||Season 1, Ep. 4Navigating Archery Life as a University Student: Insights from Lauren DueñasHow do Archers juggle academics and arrows? In this episode of the Archery Parent Podcast, Manisha chats with Lauren Dueñas about how parents can best support an Archer who is away at school, shooting at the collegiate level.Lauren shares her journey from starting Archery at the University of Florida and competing internationally, to her time coaching for the UF Archery club. Lauren and Manisha discuss balancing academics and Archery, the importance of community among Archery clubs, managing expectations, and the parental challenges of supporting Archers from afar. 00:00 Welcome to the Archery Parent Podcast00:41 Introducing Today's Guest: Lauren Dueñas01:13 Lauren's Archery Journey and Personal Insights05:53 Supporting Your Archer from Afar10:12 Lauren's Role at the University of Florida16:53 Managing Archery and University Life28:49 Exploring Collegiate Archery Opportunities35:22 Closing Remarks and Final ThoughtsThey discuss the A-Z, and the 1, 2, 3s of what parents of student Archers need to know.Listen to The Archery Parent Podcast at www.archeryparentpodcast.ca or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow The Archery Parent Podcast on Instagram and YouTube. We’re doing this one arrow at a time.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: @giantmetalcrickets & @michalmenertWEBSITE: https://giantmetalcrickets.bandcamp.comYOUTUBE: @giantmetalcrickets2020 FACEBOOK: Giant Metal CricketsListen 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...
3. Crystal Gauvin: Adventures, Arrows, and Unmissable Advice
01:11:43||Season 1, Ep. 3In this episode of the Archery Parent Podcast, host Manisha welcomes Crystal Gauvin, a distinguished compound Archer and coach. Crystal shares her journey into Archery at age 28, going from a beginner to a two-time World Champion and World Cup Champion. Crystal touches on the realities of sponsorship and how to balance Archery with other life aspects. Crystal's website and social media provide additional resources for training plans and coaching.Comprehensive Recap + Transcript.00:00 Welcome to the Archery Parent Podcast01:26 Crystal's Archery Journey Begins06:26 From Local Tournaments to World Stage14:27 Coaching and Motivational Speaking17:42 The Importance of Training Plans31:08 Balancing Archery and Life37:26 The Importance of Fun in Sports40:29 Weather Preparation for Archers51:57 Sponsorship Realities in Archery01:00:19 Creative Fundraising Ideas01:09:00 Future Plans and Final ThoughtsATTRIBUTION: Permission granted for the use of "The Stranger" by Michal Menert and Adam Corey Tenenbaum of Wooden Flowers.MUSIC: "The Stranger"ARTIST: Wooden Flowers (Michael Menert and Adam Corey Tenenbaum)ALBUM: "Goldtrails", Gravitas RecordsINSTAGRAM: / giantmetalcrickets / michalmenert WEBSITE: https://giantmetalcrickets.bandcamp.comYOUTUBE: @giantmetalcrickets2020Listen to Wooden Flowers "The Stranger" on Spotify and all other streaming platforms:Wooden Flowers - Goldtrails:https://michalmenert.bandcamp.com/alb...
1. Vanessa Lee: The Archery Insider
32:47||Season 1, Ep. 1In 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...
Archery Parent Podcast | Trailer
01:13||Season 1, Ep. 0Welcome 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.