The Archery Coach Manifesto
I stand as a guardian of the bow — not only of technique, but of truth, respect, and spirit.
Archery is more than the flight of an arrow; it is the measure of integrity, focus, and purpose.
As a coach, I am entrusted with shaping not just the skill of the archer, but the character behind the shot.
I defend the values of the Olympic spirit — excellence, friendship, and respect — both on and off the field.
I believe that victory has no meaning if it is not achieved through honesty, dedication, and fair play.
I teach my athletes that clean sport is not a rule — it is a reflection of self-respect and reverence for the craft.
Knowledge is my compass.
Every movement, every breath, every release is guided by understanding — biomechanics, balance, and the calm logic of practice. Where superstition fades, knowledge lights the way.
Where ego intrudes, discipline restores harmony.
The bow responds not to strength, but to awareness.
I commit to the pursuit of efficient technique, where power comes from structure, not struggle - from alignment, not aggression - from harmony between mind and body. Each arrow is a lesson. Each miss, a teacher. Each moment of silence between shots, an invitation to grow.
As a coach, I am a student first.
I learn from science, from experience, from every athlete who trusts me with their journey. I will pass forward the timeless principles of archery — precision, patience, and purity — so that those who follow may aim not only at the target, but at excellence itself.
Nuno Lemos Oliveira ([email protected])
ArcheryCoach Academy
Odivelas, 1 janeiro 2024
