Hi Buckwinkle, and welcome to Tradgang. If I had to pick a year when I made the most progress in shooting a bow, it would be the year when I was 11 years old. You are in a good year, enjoy.
Pat B is a good place to learn. Also, Carolina Traditional is having their monthly meeting and shoot this Saturday. They are a great well rounded primitive/traditional club with lots of skills and good people. If you are ever down this way (Mebane, NC) stop by the shop. We are less than a mile off I-85.