Archery is so much fun! My sister and I wanted to learn archery. After doing some researches, decided to sign up with Deborah for 2 lessons. First one was at Yolo Bowman and second at Discovery Park. Deborah provided all the necessary equipments. Before the lessons began, she went over all the important rules. Then she explained each steps in details. She monitored and guided each of her students. She took her time to make sure we were holding the bows and arrows correctly and also we were in the proper standing positions. If not, she would correct us. After each round of shootings, we would go up to the target boards to retrieve our arrows one by one. Each lesson was an hour long. I did pretty well for a beginner. I hit a bullseye in both of my lessons. Super proud of myself :) Deborah was a fantastic instructor. She was funny, patient, knowledgeable, nice, cool and super awesome! She took the time with each of us and listened to our questions and concerns. I have learned a lot from her. As a bonus, she's a great photographer as well. She helped take pictures while we were shooting. After taking 2 lessons, I am ready to invest in my own set of bow and arrows. Thank you so much Deborah! read more

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We are a group of 8 friends (4 couples) we were looking for a fun activity. Heard about Deborah's Mobile Archery Range via another friend who sung praises. Ended up booking this for our group. Not only did we all have an absolute blast, we are discussing making this a regular activity. Deborah is an amazing instructor. She is engaging, encouraging, and funny. She was also fully prepared with everything we needed. Our group was a mixture of people with no experience at all to someone who owns their own bow. She managed to tailor the lesson to fit each individual. The experience was incredible. All 8 of us agreed that a 5 star review is deserved. We are all looking forward to many more lessons to come. read more

My family and I met Deborah this weekend for a one hour lesson. Our lesson was for beginners and was held at Discovery Park. When we arrived, we found that she had an outdoor teaching "studio" set up. The teaching space included an EZ up with chairs and a large jug of ice water for us. She had also set up lanes using hazard cones and colored banners on the ground. The teaching setup was well organized and comfortable. Deborah had plenty of equipment for us to use (2 adults and 2 children). The equipment was in good shape and appropriate for our skill level. She taught us the basics of the equipment and how to use it. She also gave recommendations for buying equipment. During the lesson, Deborah always showed concern for our safety (the archery range was full with archers of varying skill). We had a lot of fun with Deborah and signed up for a second lesson! read more

We tried Deborah's mobile Archery after a disastrous private lesson with someone else. Deborah's was well organized: several reminders came and the morning of the lesson she sent a picture of the tent where we would find her. She was welcoming, friendly, explained things nicely with details and my son felt confident that he'd be able to shoot some arrows. His best compliment: he wants to take more classes with Deborah. read more

My family of four drove from the Bay Area to Sacramento for our private archery lesson, and it was worth it for sure! Both of my kids are autistic, and Deb's patience and expertise in instruction made them feel successful. One was nervous and sat out our first round, and the other's lack of coordination made teaching him a definite one-on-one job! But they hit the hay and she made them feel like rockstars. We adults had a great time, too. She was happy to take whatever covid precautions we needed, and we felt totally safe under her watchful eyes and clear rules. Definitely a great family outing. It takes a lot of fun for me to not take photos, and I only took ONE. Here's my 8-year-old daughter, feeling like a total success: read more

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I am totally annoyed it maxes out at 5 stars!! Deborah is an amazing instructor who emphasizes safety, fun and is a truly incredible ambassador for the sport. I took my first lesson today and I'm still levitating! If you were ever intimidated at trying archery DON'T BE! Deborah makes it all very approachable and easily adjusts to where ever you are as a student. This is your chance! Especially ladies, don't let the boys have all the fun, Get out there and get your Katniss on!! read more

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We purchased a 4-person lesson as a gift for my children's friends. This high energy group ranges from age 8 to 12. All of the kids were extremely excited to learn, and I was a little worried that their enthusiasm might be difficult to manage. Fear not! Deborah was kind, patient, and firm in just the right combination. She kept everyone safe, learning, and having a blast the whole time. We cannot wait to schedule our next lesson! read more

I took my Archery Level 1 practical course with Deborah today. I loved how she took the theory and turned it into real-life anecdotes which we could use to be successful. If you're looking to get into Archery, she's a great place to start! read more

My kids and their friends really enjoyed their lesson with Deborah. She takes the time to ensure all the kids (varying ages 7-16) understand the rules and how to handle the equipment safely before she actually starts the lesson. Once the lesson started, she displayed patience with the kids and easily corrected/adjusted where needed. She helped explain consistency before accuracy so the kids would focus on groups rather than getting a bullseye. She also was able to catch when my oldest was aiming with the incorrect eye and found maybe she should be a lefty in archery since she's more dominant in her left eye. That's how much she pays attention and takes her lessons seriously, but makes sure it's still fun and personable. The cutest thing is how she had nicknames for the kids since it's really difficult to remember all their names. We had: Baby Groot, Puppy and Awesome. She called my 16 year old by her actual name. Overall, the kids really enjoyed it so we are definitely going to book another session soon! read more

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Had a group of 4 and 3 of us had never had any previous archery lessons. Deborah was very informative on how to properly use the bows and arrows and stressed the importance of safety when handling the equipment. She also taught us proper archery etiquette should we ever go to another archery range that may be more crowded. We all had a great experience. Would definitely recommend others to give these lessons a try. read more

deborah's class was very informative. we were all first time shooters, but left feeling very confident in our new skills. we appreciated deborah wearing a mask given concerns with covid -- it eased our worries coming into the class and we felt very comfortable throughout. overall we had a great time and would recommend this out other folks considering taking a beginner's archery class. read more

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We went with the a group of 8 and Deb was so funny and informative! We had so much fun and the pricing is great! She opened our eyes to even buying our own gear. We'll definitely going back with other friends. Highly recommend! read more

I surprised my boyfriend with archery lessons and we had the best time! Deborah was an excellent instructor and it was easy to follow her instructions. I even got a few arrows straight in the bullseye thanks to her helpful tips. I would definitely recommend her if you have interest in taking Archery lessons. :) read more

My wife, 9 yr old son and I took a lesson from Deborah. We had no prior archery experience. Deborah did a great job explaining the basics and the safety procedures. She had us shooting safely in minutes. We all learned a lot, but we were especially impressed with how she related to my son. Deborah developed a great rapport with him immediately and was patient as she worked with him throughout the lesson. We are planning some more time in the near future. read more

I had an interest in archery and decided to hire Deborah as my personal coach. She was personal and did an excellence job showing a beginner like me the foundations of archery. Beyond the basics, she helped with my form and encouraged me along the way. During our session, another archer showed up next to us (adjacent target) and was going to shoot from a long distance away. Any mistake by him could put us both in danger. She approached this gentlemen and asked him to move closer to the target as she was concerned for our safety. The archer was not happy about it but Deborah was persistent and he moved closer to the target as she suggested. After an hour of Deborah's instruction, I realized I had a passion for archery I never knew I had. If you are looking for an excellent coach who is personal and puts safety first, Deborah is a great choice. I look forward to my next archery session with Deborah to improve my skills. read more

My 9 year old daughter had her first lesson with Deborah and had an amazing time. She's been into Hunger Games and wanted to try archery like Katniss Everdeen. Deborah was instructive, positive and fun. My daughter learned quickly and wants to do weekly lessons now. Thanks Deborah! read more

Deborah is an awesome instructor. She taught an archery lesson for my Girl Scout troop and they absolutely loved it. Deborah's clear and organized communication really maintained my scouts attention (no easy feat!) and, most importantly, taught them safe and proper shooting form. It was cool to see the girls getting more and more accurate during the lesson. I highly recommend her, especially if you are a beginner and want a patient and fun instructor. 5-stars for this business! read more

Deborah is a great teacher. She has clear guidelines in place for learning, and also makes it fun.

We had a great experience with our Girl Scout Troop! Deborah was a great teacher. The girls and troop leaders had a great time and are really looking forward to taking another class. read more

A friend of ours wanted to practice some archery on her birthday, so we tracked down Deborah and had her meet us at the course in Davis. We arranged for a 2-hour lesson for 3 of us... one of us had her own bow. Deborah arrived early and was set up waiting for us at the start of our lesson. She provided bows, arrows, quivers, arm guards, and the know-how needed for us to be on our way... We spent a little over an hour learning and practicing, and then we moved on to the archery course (picture mini-golf or frisbee golf). We had a lot of fun, learned what we needed to, got to practice shooting and overall we enjoyed Deborah. I am thinking of hiring her for my 13-yr old's bday this year! read more

Deborah was wonderful! We booked an hour lesson at Discovery Park for my 12 year old nephew's birthday gift (it was his first time shooting a recurve bow) and we had a blast! Deborah was very patient and safety oriented and I appreciated that she taught us the regulation way of doing things. We all improved a lot within the hour! We definitely plan on doing one of the trail lessons in the future. So much fun! read more

Great lesson for the family. She was great with safety and common mistakes. Highly recommended.

Definitely recommend! I booked a private lesson with Deborah as a gift for my son's birthday. He learned the basics and gained a huge amount of confidence under Deborah's tutelage. Looks like he's caught the archery bug now - we'll be back to try more target and range archery. Thanks, Deborah! read more

Great class! Deborah is very passionate about Archery and it shows in her teaching. She's thorough and strict yet the class was pretty relaxed and fun. I learned a great deal about setting up the archery range, equipment, and the steps for safe and effective shooting. I would recommend this class for anyone interested in learning archery or how to effectively teach it. read more

My wife always wanted to try out Archery. So for her birthday we did a 2 person 1 hr lesson with Deborah's Mobile Archery Range and we had a really good experience. Deborah was very thorough and patient. She gave us all valuable tips and tricks to get started and also advice on what we should if we wanted to pursue it as a long term hobby. She educated us about the ground rules to operate safely in an archery range. Overall it was a really great experience, and my wife felt that it was one the best birthday gifts. We're surely signing up for more classes. read more

Our family spent the afternoon with Deborah, and it was fantastic! Our youngest is in a wheelchair, and Deborah handled the situation perfectly. By that, I mean she completely ignored the chair and treated her like any other person trying out archery. She was patient and personable, and above all else she gave each of us the attention we required to get the best results! read more

I just had my first lesson ever with Deborah and it was great! She was all about safety first and fun. She taught me very important stuff and basics about archery. I'll never forget the first arrow I shot. read more

Deborah Rocks!! My daughter took a couple of lessons from her, and even though that sounds like a short time she was able to get my daughter to the point of safety and comfort that has her wanting her own equipment. As others have also reviewed, Deborah is focused on safety and making the lessons/experience fun yet meaningful. I really appreciate her approach to teaching and would highly recommend everyone take lessons from her. She is a treasure!! read more

Deborah and her team were at our Girl Scout camping trip this past weekend and she was amazing! The girls were able to learn how to safely shoot an arrow, and they picked it up quickly due to Deborah's great teaching skills. They had a lot of fun. I am so glad the girl's tried out archery, and now they all want to continue with it, thank you Deborah!!! read more

I walked into my lesson having never been able to get an arrow to fly more than two feet, and I walked out being able to successfully aim and hit the target nearly every time. I must say that I acquired confidence beyond the bow and arrow...I gained confidence in myself and walked away with new goals and determination for other areas in my life. It's amazing what a good lesson in archery can do for ones self confidence...take a lesson from Deborah, it's life changing. read more

We were group of 7 couples, looking to try out archery for the very first time. Came across Deborah and booked our lesson with her for today. We just had a great time. She is very organized, flexible and knowledgeable. She is very patient and answered all our questions, no matter how many times we asked;). Even though we were so many, she gave each one of us a very personalized attention. I would highly recommend her and would definitely use her again in the future. read more

While browsing around trying to find a place for my 11 year old son to try his hand at archery I happened upon Deborah's Mobile archery. I had absolutely no idea what to expect but within that first half hour of the lesson I wanted to have a go too and I knew we'd be signing up for more sessions. My son and I have had a couple of lessons so far including one that took us around the archery club trail in El Dorado so Deborah could explain the rules and etiquette of using these courses. I cannot recommend that enough. Each of the targets brought their own challenges and we had so much fun tackling them. Deborah is quite rightly very strict on safety and because she is consistent on that I find myself developing that mindset. I have absolutely no reservations about recommending Deborah. read more

Loved the lesson. Deborah provided excellent instruction. Two hours flew by. I found holding the arrow ready to shoot was an excellent exercise in itself. Once I relaxed my shoulders and squeezed them towards my spine the accuracy of my shots improved. If you book an hour, it'll be so fun that it will fly by. Two hours will still feel shorter than they are because of the fun. It is still worth the experience. My wife and I plan on taking another lesson. read more

Just had a one hour lesson with Deborah! She is great about answering any and all questions and kept it light and fun as we talked and joked. Most importantly, she holds her students to a regimented safety routine. As someone who has never taken formal, one on one lessons, I really appreciated the safety instructions as well as the technical and stylistic information. I couldn't recommend her more for anyone who wants to actually learn or for just a fun day enjoying the sun! read more

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I love Deborah! I improved my archery is just one lesson with my husband!

Hi I just finished the level 1 archery certification from Deborah. We had a blast and learned a bunch of great stuff with fun people. I don't know how many times I inadvertently stepped over that green line! Wow that's going to be hard to enforce. Learning how to run a range taught alot about the sport to improve yourself. Highly recommended. Barbara read more

Amazing instruction and excellent guidance on the safety aspects of archery. It was our family's first lesson and we are hooked! Deborah provided great instruction on all the detailed nuances of archery and had great advice on sharpening our skills. Look forward to scheduling another lesson with her! read more

Its as good as it gets. As a Scoutmaster, I see a the value of a good program and here it is. I'm a certified USA Archery level 2 coach (Deborah is level 3) and I have always gotten my training and certification from her. My son and I took the level 1 in one of her classes last year and this year when I learned that she had an open spot, I jumped on it. The sport is really good and relaxing. Great teacher with so many years of experience in teaching archery but most importantly, safety is taken care of pretty well. read more

A girlfriend of mine wanted to do something different to celebrate her birthday and so we gave archery a try. We decided to make it a couple's event. Deborah did an amazing job making the class fun for all four couples. We laughed the entire time but walked away feeling super knowledgeable in archery. None of us could believe how much we learned in a two-hour class. I highly recommend this class for anyone who wants to try something different even if you are not interested in archery, you will have a great time. Deborah is a passionate teacher who is seriously skilled in teaching others. read more

My daughter and I had a blast! Deborah was funny but super knowledgeable and extremely safety minded. Walked away feeling excited about learning so much in such a short time and feeling like we could really do this! Definitely recommend. read more