Maine School of Archery

Who we are

Maine School of Archery instructors and coaches are passionate about teaching archery. Through positive reinforcement, we motivate students to raise their standard of performance while focusing on the process rather than the result. Participants of all ages will find the skills practiced during class will build confidence, boost self-esteem and stay with them long after they leave the archery range.

Where we are

At the Maine School of Archery, our team of dedicated instructors and coaches brings the sport of archery directly to you, teaching at numerous locations across the state of Maine. Our unique approach of not being confined to a single physical space means we can offer our programs in a variety of settings, making archery accessible to more people. This flexibility enables us to work with hundreds of archers annually, bringing a high level of experience to every program we run.

This winter we are teaching group lessons at Portland Recreation’s Reiche Center on Brackett Street in Portland and private lessons at Lakeside Archery in North Yarmouth. Contact us if interested.

Group Lessons

Group lessons are perfect for those organizations looking to have on-going archery lessons as part of their curriculum. We can provide instructors using your existing range and equipment or we can offer group lessons using our equipment at your location. Group lessons will be taught by professional MSA instructors or coaches, all certified by USA Archery.

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Private Lessons

Private lessons offer a personalized approach for new archers as well as those more experienced archers looking to improve. This one-on-one approach allows you to move at your own pace to work on your form and build a training plan that works for you. Private lessons will be taught by professional MSA instructors or coaches, all certified by USA Archery.

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Level 1 Instructor Certification

The USA Archery Level 1 Instructor Certification Course provides graduates with the necessary tools to maintain a high level of safety both on and off the archery range for camps and beginner archery programs. The Level 1 instructor will learn about range safety and setup, the steps of shooting a bow, equipment and repair, programs and lesson plans, and will be well prepared to teach beginner archery programs to people of all ages and abilities.

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Level 2 Instructor Certification

The USA Archery Level 2 Instructor Certification Course provides graduates with the necessary tools to serve as a lead instructor for on-going archery programs such as local club and school programs, adult archery programs, and Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD). It also provides graduates with an introduction to the National Training System (NTS) Steps of Shooting for both recurve and compound bows, equipment and accessory setup, athlete development, and archery events.

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Custom Programs

Our custom programs offer a fun and interactive team-building activity, perfect for your corporate team, family gathering or school group. Maine School of Archery will introduce your group members of all ages and abilities to recurve bare-bow archery. Archers will learn proper form and shoot arrows together from the shooting line. Our light-weight training bows are ideal for both the young and young at heart members in your group. Let us craft a unique archery experience that aligns with your group’s size and objectives.

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What our customers are saying

"I would highly recommend Winn and the Maine School of Archery to any camp or organization looking to improve their archery program."

Jeff Hacker

Camp Director
Camp Cedar

"If you are looking to get started in the sport of archery or want to refine your bowhunting skills, Winn is one of the best instructors you'll find."

Pete Gerard

Division Leader
Portland Parks and Recreation

"Winn has been a great find for our camp. It is invaluable to find someone local who cares about archery and has the experience to help our program progress as high as we want to take it."