Trad shooting lessons worth the money...

[beaunaro]

I'm fairly new to traditional archery, and I found out quickly that my inconsistent methods were not going to produce the accuracy I wanted.

I just wanted to report that I took a 3 day class from Rick Welch and was very pleased with the whole experience. Truly worth the investment in myself.

What sold me on Rick was that I would get "one-on-one" instruction. Also I watched so many of his students on U-tube. All of them were good shots, had consistency, and improved greatly after Rick's instruction.

Rick is about as easy going and "real" a person as I have ever met. We had a very relaxing time while learning.

If this sounds like an infomercial, that was not my intent...it's just that it isn't often when we purchase something, that we feel we got our money's worth.

If you have specific questions about the class, call me at 608-516-8615 and ask for Irv.

[Paco61]

I am thinking on taking one on one lessons but not sure on the cost.
How much did you pay for the 3 days class, hotel, meals, etc.

Thanks, Paco

[ncsaknech1ydh]

If you can't get to one of his schools, I purchased his latest DVD and learned alot from it that has really helped my shooting. I can't imagine how much it would help to learn from him in person.

[zetabow]

When I started out (24 years ago) I was lucky enough to have a good friend teach me how to shoot (05 IBO Longbow champ) but I still remember back in those early years a lot of trail and error on finding what worked for me, lucky for me I found it, I know some never do.

Think lessons from a good coach will give an Archer direction and save a LOT of trail and error in those early years.

[Paul WA]

I am very lucky to have Joel Turner nearby he is not only a great person but an excellent coach...PR

[stickhead]

Sure would be nice to get some coaching

[moebow]

stickhead,  email sent.

[s_mcflurry]

To be proficient at archery, I would say that someone looking over your shoulder (formal coach or just a fellow shooter at your shop) is REQUIRED!  No matter how meticulous you think you are, you need someone there to help you with "that was a good shot, this is what I saw your body do, what did you feel your body do at that time?"  Even though you're responsible for taking the shot, this is hardly an individual sport.

[McDave]

I've read everything I can find on Howard Hill, and I don't believe he ever had any archery lessons.  I've asked Rick Welch, and he told me he never had any archery lessons.  I can't guarantee that nobody ever gave them any shooting advice, but then most people wouldn't dare.

For me, I can guarantee that I could never have reached the proficiency I have without archery lessons, and I'm probably not through taking them.

[beaunaro]

Paco,
Rick's lessons are $250 per day. I drove to Arkansas from Wisconsin, studied under Rick for three days, and stayed in the MicroTel in Conway. When I added up all the expenses, it totaled just under $1,200, including fuel for my truck, and food.
When I added up how much I have spent on archery equipment in general (some of which did not help me at all), the $1200 seemed very small by comparison.
For me,it just made good sense to get some lessons. To put it another way,I am an electrician by trade, and I don't think I would have ever gotten to the "Master" status required to open my own shop, had I not started with my Apprenticeship.
I'm not a great trad shot yet, but I feel I have the basics to get there someday. I can still hear Rick's gentle voice over my shoulder, guiding me. It was a great experience. I enjoyed making a new friend as well, and so will you.