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Direct, honest feedback and a proven system — taught by certified coaches with national medals and decades on the line. We're invested in your success.

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Virginia Archery Center gold medal on a red, white and blue ribbon
Coach Marcy spotting on the range
on the line at Nationals
HEAD COACH & CO-OWNER

Coach Marcy Reese

gold medalist · level 4 NTS coach

Marcy is a national champion and former member of the United States Archery Team and one of the only female certified bow technicians in Virginia. She's a USA Archery instructor trainer and head coach of our JOAD club. She teaches the NTS (National Training System) the right way, so every archer builds a strong, repeatable shot.

USA Archery Team
2017 USAT member
National Champion
US Open gold medalist
Level 4 NTS Coach
USA Archery certified
Level 1, 2, 3 Instructor Trainer
USA Archery
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in person, or online from anywhere.
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Perfect Form in 10 Days or Less
An online program built for every archer

Marcy's step-by-step coaching to master the archery steps and lock in flawless form so you know exactly what to do, how to stand, and how the perfect shot should feel. From home, at your pace.

✓ The full NTS shot sequence, step by step✓ Form drills you can do anywhere✓ Shoot accurately without hurting yourself✓ Lifetime access
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In person at the shack. Video analysis of your form, a training plan, and a coach who's been to the top.

✓ From beginner to advanced ✓ One-on-one sessions ✓ Family & group lessons welcome ✓ Train with our equipment or your own
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JOAD Head Coach

Marcy leads our Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD) club — a USA Archery accredited program for ages 8–20.

EXPLORE JOAD
Adult Team

Not just for the kids... Marcy coaches an adult team too. Train, compete, and grow with archers your own age.

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Coach Patrick wearing his Pan-American Masters Games gold medal
representing on the world stage
COACH

Coach Patrick

Pan American gold medalist

An international gold medalist who's competed and won on the world stage, Patrick brings elite-level experience to every archer he works with. Whether you're refining your release or chasing your own podium, he knows what it takes to get there.

International Gold
Medalist on the world stage
More credentials
coming soon
full bio & credentials on the way.
Rob at the bow press
at the press
MEET ROB - YOUR BOW MECHANIC

Rob — “Your Bow Mechanic”

decades at the press · co-owner · master bow tech

If it can be fixed, Rob will fix it. With several decades setting up, tuning and repairing bows, Rob knows the ins and outs of archery — the sport, the equipment, the little things most shops miss. He'll fit your bow to you, dial it to perfection, and stand behind the work for life.

35+
years on the bench
Any
make or model
Lifetime
guarantee on work
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