Raising an Archer

About Raising an Archer

Want to know more about Youth Archery? You've come to the right place! We love youth archery and travel to competitions of all kinds—Target, Field, and 3D. Our goal is to help you navigate this amazing sport with confidence. On Raising an Archer, you'll find tips on different types of competitions and inspiring interviews that encourage you to stay on target and keep growing in your archery journey. Want to help us? Check out: https://www.patreon.com/RaisinganArcher https://www.raisinganarcher.com/ https://texarchery.com/ Welcome to Raising an Archer

Publisher

Youth Archery with Scott and Kari

Category

education · sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Jan 2022

Latest episode

17 Jan 2026

Latest episodes

84 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   17 Jan 2026

   EP 83 - What to Know | USA Indoor Nationals and USAT Series

   In this episode, we break down USA Archery Indoor Nationals and the USAT Qualifier Series—what they are, how they work, and why they matter. Whether you're a parent, athlete, or coach, this episode explains how these events fit into the USA Archery competitive pathway and what archers can expect at each level.

2. 

   1 Dec 2025

   EP 82 - Know Your Bow Class | USA Archery vs NFAA Bow Classes

   Know Your Bow Class: USA Archery vs. NFAA Bow Classes Confused about bow classes, divisions, and what actually belongs on your setup? You're not alone and that's exactly why we made this episode. In this episode, we break down the bow classes for both USA Archery and NFAA, explaining: ✅ The differences between Recurve, Barebow, Compound, Bowhunter, and Freestyle ✅ What equipment is allowed vs. illegal in each class ✅ The new NFAA Modern Bowhunter We also play a fun "Hit or Miss" rule-check game where we test common setups and tell you if they're legal in each association. Whether you're a new archer, a competing athlete, a parent trying to register your kid correctly, or a coach building a program, this episode will save you from costly mistakes and give you confidence on the shooting line.

3. 

   15 Nov 2025

   EP 81 - Parents behind the line | What we're really thinking

   Parents Behind the Line: What We're Really Thinking Ever wonder what's going through a parent's mind while their kid's at full draw? Spoiler alert: it's not always calm and quiet! Join hosts Scott and Kari, along with youth archers Milla and Ellie, as they pull back the curtain on the unspoken world of archery parents — the nerves, the pride, the rules we pretend to know, and the moments that make it all worth it. https://www.raisinganarcher.com/

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

116,535

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

31 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 60 / 100

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Quality

57

Social presence

0

YouTube

82

Engagement

77

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