Maybe once in a lifetime you meet people who are good and want to best for you simply because they can. Hard to believe (I am not a trusting person), but Coaches Steve and Ruth at the Archery Program are just that - amazing professionals and good people.
18 weeks ago I was referred to Coach Steve Elkins by another coach, and yes I admit it, I was naturally suspicious and he intrinsically knew it. Coach Steve Elkins is a Level 3/4 teacher - he is Olympian standard.
I didn't phase him in the least: Steve used his astounding heuristic empathy and assessment of my personality and moods. Coach Steve took me from an ornery, stressed-out grumbler to a calm, relaxed and perfectly trained archer. (I'm still a pushy perfectionist though).
I can now hit gold target rings consistently, with perfect form, at 200 feet.
Coach Steve is understanding, compassionate...and uncompromising in seeking perfect of form and function from his students.
Coach Ruth is an Olympian, and head coaching of the program. She is sweet, quiet and has a hawk eye for students performance.
I am leaving VA for professional reasons, but I'm carrying with me amazing gifts from a dedicated set of professionals who love what they do - and are just really good people to know.
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