Coaching Certification

"I congratulate you on your interest in becoming a coach. This is not a page that someone just wanders across out of raw curiosity. By coming here you have made an intentional decision to contribute to the growth of archery on a much deeper level then as a participant.

As a coach, your world will change how you approach the sport. You are beginning to make a choice on what type of coach you intend to be. Your coaching style and knowledge will evolve over the next few years. But what is more important than your individual accomplishments as a coach, is the individual accomplishments of the lives you shaped in the sport.

I have only one question for you: What will be your legacy?"

- Brandon Wright
Head Coach - Rising Phoenix Archery

We offer internships and paid training to join our staff or to help you start your own program. Ask us how we can help you achieve your dream of being a top archery coach. 

October 28th 2023

Registration closes 5 Days prior to start. 

The Level 1 Archery Instructor Certification Course provides graduates the necessary tools to maintain a high level of safety both on and off the archery range and ensures that minimum standards for archery instruction are consistently taught to provide for the safety and enjoyment of the participants, instructors and spectators. Level 1 Instructors are well prepared to teach beginner archery programs to people of all ages and abilities in a variety of both indoor and outdoor settings in the disciplines of target, field or 3-D archery. The Level 1 Instructor will learn about range safety, range setup, the steps of shooting, equipment and repair, programs and lesson plans.

The Level 1 Instructor will learn about range safety, range setup, the steps of shooting, equipment and repair, programs and lesson plans.

Benefits

All Level 1 Instructors who assist in a USA Archery Club are required to obtain a Range Pass.

* Level 1 course is not a prerequisite to attend the Level 2 course.

Course Length:

4 hours (Dependent on class size) (Must complete online training first on USA Archery)

Course Cost

$100

Certification Period:

Three years from the date of course completion

Prerequisites:

Minimum age is 15*

October 28th, 2023

Registration closes 5 Days prior to start. 

The Level 2 Archery Instructor Certification Course includes the Level 1 Archery Instructor Certification Course and provides students with an introduction to the National Training System (NTS) Steps of Shooting for recurve and compound, equipment and accessory setup, athlete developement and events as well as qualifies students to teach the Level 1 Archery Instructor Certification Course. Graduates of the Level 2 Archery Instructor Certification Course are well prepared to serve as the lead instructor for long-term archery programs such as Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD), Adult Archery Program and Collegiate Archery Program clubs, as well as the Explore Archery Program.

Benefits:

  • Qualified to teach the Level 1 Instructor Certification Course
  • Eligible to apply for Level 2 Instructor Trainer Certification
  • Qualified to be the lead Instructor for an Explore Archery Program, JOAD Program, Adult Archery Program and/or Collegiate Archery Program Club**
  • Eligible to receive USA Archery insurance coverage. See USA Archery Insurance page for requirements**.

*A Temporary, Recreational, and/or Youth Membership option will not satisfy the membership requirement.
**USA Archery membership required; NFAA and/or ASA membership will not satisfy the membership requirement.

Course Length:

6-8hrs (Dependent on class size) Must Complete Online Virtual Unit first. Level 2 does not require Level 1.

Course Cost:

$160

Certification Period: 

Three years from the date of course completion

Certification Requirements: 

Prerequisites:

  • Level 1 is NOT a prerequisite. But must complete online module first.
  • Minimum age is 18
  • Membership to USA Archery*, National Field Archery Association (NFAA) or Archery Shooters Association (ASA)
  • SafeSport Training

November 25th & 26th, 2023

The Level 3-NTS Coach Certification Course moves away from a group instruction and focuses on individual athlete development. Students in the Level 3-NTS Coach Certification Course will be introduced to coaching philosophy, event preparation, mental skills, training cycles and plans, equipment tuning and receive advanced instruction on the National Training System (NTS) for Recurve and Compound.

Benefits:

  • Qualified to instruct Level 1 Instructor Certification Courses.
  • Eligible to apply for Level 2 Instructor Trainer Certification.
  • Qualified to be the lead Instructor for an Explore Archery Program, JOAD Program, Adult Archery Program and/or Collegiate Archery Program Club**.
  • Eligible for USA Archery insurance coverage. See USA Archery Insurance page for requirements**.

Course Length:

16 hours (Dependent on class size)

Course Cost

$325 (Sat. & Sun.)

Certification Period:

Three years from the date of course completion

Certification Requirements:

Prerequisites:

  • Must hold a current Level 2 Instructor certification for a period of one year OR
  • Pass the Level 3 Test-in Exam* AND
  • Verify 3 years of documented archery instructor/coaching experience