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🏹🏐 Beyond the Calculator: Archery, Volleyball & Coaching

Archery

Archery has been a hobby of mine for years — there's a focus and stillness to it that's a nice counterweight to running a website full of animated dragons. Whether you're just starting out or already shooting regularly, having the right basics matters more than having the fanciest bow:

Beginner Bow Sets Arm Guards Practice Targets Carbon Arrows

Competitive volleyball

I played AA-level volleyball on both men's and coed teams, and my team came in first place in league play. Volleyball's one of those sports where the right shoes and a decent knee pad setup genuinely change how a game feels — I learned that the hard way over a lot of matches.

Volleyball Shoes Knee Pads Indoor Volleyballs Training Equipment

Coaching

I coached my son's basketball team and a boys' volleyball team — two of my volleyball players went on to earn college scholarships. I also coached girls' high school volleyball. Coaching young athletes is a different skill than playing; the gear that helped me most as a coach was less about performance and more about organization and communication on the court:

Coach's Whistles Coaching Clipboards Youth Basketballs Coaching Guides

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