New at Best Indoor 2026: The Road to Competition Success
This year, Best Indoor is bringing something new to the competition weekend! Alongside the action on the shooting line, we invite archers and coaches to join “The Road to Competition Success” - a series of three seminars designed to explore some of the key elements behind successful competitive archery. Whether you are an experienced competitor, an ambitious archer looking to take the next step, or a coach searching for new ideas and perspectives, these sessions are an opportunity to learn, ask questions and exchange knowledge in a relaxed environment. The seminar series will cover three different topics:
Mental Game & Physical Preparation
Explore the physical and mental side of competitive performance and how better preparation can help you perform when it matters.
The mental side will cover focus, competition game plans, breathing techniques, visualisation and positive self-talk. On the physical side - injury prevention, stability, archery-specific exercises, stretching, training schedules, reaction training and endurance - with practical ideas that archers can incorporate into their regular training.
Date and Time: 28th November 2026, 10:00-11:00
Bow Tuning: Recurve and Barebow
Take a closer look at bow tuning and the practical considerations that can help you build a more consistent and reliable setup.
In this one-hour seminar, recurve and barebow archers will explore practical methods for setting up and tuning their equipment for better consistency and performance. The session will cover bow alignment and center shot, accurate measuring and setup, the walk-back method, and bare shaft tuning.
Date and Time: 28th November 2026, 12:00-13:00
Planning for Archery
Learn how thoughtful planning and structure can support long-term development, training and competition goals.
In this one-hour seminar, archers and coaches will learn how to build a structured approach to training and competition. The session will cover setting realistic short-, medium- and long-term goals, periodisation through the off-season, build-up and tournament phases, planning to peak at the right moment, training volume, checklists and performance evaluation.
Date and Time: 28th November 2026, 14:00-15:00
Each seminar will last approximately one hour and will be led by TVL Archery expert Tom van Lieshout, an experienced Dutch archery coach.
Tom has been involved in archery for nearly 30 years and has spent the past six years coaching at national and international level. He is currently Head Coach at one of the Netherlands’ four Regional Talent Centers and has represented the Dutch Youth Team as a coach at international competitions, including the Youth Cup, European Youth Championships and World Youth Championships.His background in the fitness industry, with a focus on strength, conditioning and athletic development, complements his archery coaching experience and gives him a broad perspective on athlete performance.
Three seminars. Three different topics. One goal: helping you become a better-prepared competitor.