Teacher Tuesday - Aim to Inspire: Becoming a NASP Basic Archery Instructor

This dynamic Teacher Tuesday Workshop is designed to equip educators with the knowledge, skills, and certification needed to implement a safe and successful archery program in their schools through the National Archery in Schools Program (NASP). 

During this comprehensive training, participants will: 

• Earn certification as a Basic Archery Instructor (BAI) 
• Learn NASP safety protocols, range setup, and equipment management 
• Develop instructional strategies for teaching archery in a school setting 
• Practice whistle commands, shooting form, and coaching techniques 
• Gain confidence in leading students through structured archery lessons 

The workshop goes beyond classroom instruction by providing immersive archery field experiences, including: 

• 🎯 Target Shooting Sessions – Hands-on practice to refine shooting technique and scoring procedures 
• 🦌 3D Archery Shoot Experience – Application of skills in a dynamic outdoor-style course featuring life-like 3D targets 

Participants will leave with: 

• Official NASP BAI certification 
• Practical experience managing both indoor target ranges and 3D shooting environments 
• Ready-to-use lesson planning tools 
• Increased confidence in delivering engaging, standards-aligned archery instruction
• New MO-NASP schools will be eligible for grants to equip their school 
  • Existing NASP Schools that have been active for the last 5 consecutive years are eligible for a maintenance grant. 

This professional development opportunity empowers teachers to introduce a lifelong sport that promotes focus, discipline, safety, and student engagement—while building a sustainable archery program within their school community. 

Once you register here on the portal, please email the instructor at: sally.hancock@mdc.mo.gov to receive further instruction.

Graduate Credit may be available.