Martlets Guild of Archery Coaching

The Martlets is a Guild for Sussex Archery Coaches, looking after their interests and keeping them informed and up to date about coaching matters.

It organises the winter coaching workshops for juniors and for seniors plus other events during the year.

It tries to respond to other requests from various organisations such as Scouts and Guides wishing to run their own archery events.

It is represented by its administrator, the County Coaching Organiser (CCO) on the Sussex County Archery Association committee.

You will see from the Coaching Grades page that there is a lot of work involved in attaining and retaining coaching status, paid for (usually) by the coaches themselves.

Some (not all) give their time for free, or for reimbursement of expenses. What they ask in return is that you take them seriously. None want to waste time on people who don't want their help.

Many coaches, by the way, have insurance through Sports Coach UK, which most also fund themselves.

If coaches sometimes appear to be a bit over-cautious in offering their services, it is because it is difficult to detect the difference between those who are too shy to ask and those who need but don´t want help. As a matter of etiquette, coaches should not normally give advice until asked.

Coaches are trained to spot what is wrong and how to correct it. Also what is right and how to build on it to get the best results. They don´t have to be brilliant archers themselves, and if they were it would probably get in the way.

Steve Baldwin MNASC, President

The information presented and links contained on this website are intended to assist in the coaching and development of archers of all abilities. Whilst every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate and up-to-date, The Martlets Guild cannot accept any responsibility for the accuracy or final application of this information. If in doubt please discuss any use of the information obtained from this web site with your local qualified archery coach who, with your input, can assess and assist with your specific archery needs.

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