Tournament Archery Training in Sarasota, FL
Private ASA field. Regulation USA Archery bails. Evening sessions. USA Archery certified coaching. Custom bow builds for competitive youth and adult archers across Florida.
Florida’s Premier Tournament Archery Training Facility
Archery Sarasota is built for competitive archers. We have a private ASA tournament field with full 3D animal targets, regulation bails for USA Archery Indoor and Outdoor rounds, full evening lighting, and USA Archery Level 3 certified coaching. Whether you are a youth athlete preparing for state competition or an adult shooter chasing a personal best, this is where serious preparation happens.
We are an authorized Elite Archery dealer. Every competition bow we build is fitted and tuned to the individual archer — not sized off a chart. Youth archers, parents, and competitive adults travel from Tampa, Orlando, Naples, and beyond because the combination of a certified coach, a private tournament field, and precision bow work simply does not exist anywhere else in Southwest Florida.
Tournament Programs We Train For
Our field and equipment are set up for the three major competitive formats.
ASA 3D Tournament
Our private ASA tournament field features authentic 3D animal targets at competition distances. We train archers on reading yardage, shot placement, equipment setup, and the mental process required to score under pressure. Your bow is tuned for the course before you compete.
USA Archery Indoor
Regulation bails set at USA Archery Indoor distances. We build and tune indoor competition setups — from bow fit and sight configuration to arrow selection and release — and coach the process-based shooting technique required to shoot clean rounds consistently.
USA Archery Outdoor (720 & 1440)
Our outdoor range with Labradar ballistic data and verified custom sight tapes gives competitive outdoor archers a level of preparation unavailable at indoor-only shops. We train at distance, tune for distance, and coach the form and mental game required at 50, 60, and 70 meters.
The Facility
A private training environment built specifically for competitive archery.
Private. Lit. Regulation.
When you train here, you have the entire facility. No other groups. No waiting. No distractions. Your session is focused entirely on you and your development.
The field is equipped for all three competitive formats. When we say regulation, we mean it — the bails, the distances, and the target configurations match what you will face on competition day.
- Private ASA tournament field with full 3D animal target setup
- Regulation bails for USA Archery Indoor distances
- Regulation bails for USA Archery Outdoor distances
- Full field lighting — evening sessions available
- Outdoor range to 120+ yards with Labradar capability
- Appointment-only — your session is never shared
Coaching That Builds Real Competitors
Rob Gilbert holds a USA Archery Level 3 certification — the highest coaching credential in USA Archery. His approach is process-based, technical, and individualized. No two archers get the same session because no two archers are the same.
We coach the whole athlete: form, equipment, shot process, and the mental game. For youth archers, that means building technique correctly from the start so good habits compound over years. For adult competitors, it means diagnosing and fixing what’s actually limiting your score.
Every bow we build for a competitive archer is fitted, tuned, and verified on the same field you’ll train on. The bow is part of the coaching process — not separate from it.
Our Athletes Win
State championships. Perfect rounds. Archers who show up ready because they trained somewhere that takes competition seriously.
ASA State Champions — Sarasota Archery Academy youth team
USA Archery State 720 — 1st Place, 709 out of 720
Built for Young Archers
Youth archery is different. Equipment has to grow with the athlete. Technique has to be built correctly from the start so it compounds over years of competition instead of requiring a full rebuild later. And young archers need a coach who understands the difference between pushing an athlete and burning them out.
We work with youth archers under 18 across all skill levels — from a first competition bow all the way to athletes preparing for state and national events. Parents drive from across Florida because the combination of a certified coach and a proper training facility simply isn’t available anywhere else in the region.
If your child is serious about competitive archery, this is where that development happens.
Serious Training for Adult Competitors
Adult competitive archery demands the same precision as youth — and adult archers often have deeply ingrained habits that require careful coaching to improve without breaking down what’s already working.
Whether you are shooting ASA, USA Archery Indoor, or outdoor field rounds, we build your setup for your discipline and coach you for your specific scoring ceiling. That means your bow is tuned for competition distances, your sight tapes are verified with Labradar data, and your shot process is trained to hold under tournament pressure.
Evening sessions are available — because most adult competitors have jobs and lives that don’t stop for training.
Pricing
One straightforward rate. No hidden fees.
All Coaching & Training
Covers everything — USA Archery certified coaching, bow tuning and setup, range time on the ASA field or regulation bails, shot process work, and equipment consultation. One rate regardless of what we work on in your session.
Custom Competition Bow Builds
Every competition bow is built to the individual archer — draw length, discipline, shot style, and goals. As an authorized Elite Archery dealer, we source and build around you specifically. Contact us to discuss your athlete’s current setup and where they are headed.
Ready to Join a Competitive Team?
Archery Sarasota is the training home of Sarasota Archery Academy — a competitive team for youth and adult archers. If you are ready to compete alongside other serious athletes, train under certified coaches, and represent a program with a record of winning, the Academy is your next step.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about tournament training at Archery Sarasota.
Do you offer tournament archery training for youth?
Yes. We work with youth archers under 18 across all competitive levels — from a first tournament bow through state and national competition preparation. We build equipment fitted to the individual athlete and coach technique, shot process, and the mental game required to compete seriously.
What tournaments do you prepare archers for?
ASA 3D tournaments, USA Archery Indoor rounds, and USA Archery Outdoor rounds including the 720 and 1440. We have a private ASA tournament field with 3D animal targets and regulation bails for both Indoor and Outdoor USA Archery formats.
Do you offer evening training sessions?
Yes. Our field has full lighting and we offer evening sessions by appointment. This is specifically designed to accommodate student-athletes and working adults who cannot train during the day. Evening availability is rare for a private archery facility in Florida.
How much does tournament training cost?
All coaching and training is $100 per hour. Custom bow builds are priced based on equipment selected. There are no package requirements — you book sessions as you need them.
Can you build a competition bow for my child?
Yes. As an authorized Elite Archery dealer, we build competition bows fitted to the individual athlete. For youth archers, we account for growth and development when selecting and configuring equipment. The bow is part of the coaching process — it gets built and tuned on the same field your athlete will train on.
How far do people travel to train here?
Archers and families come from Tampa, Orlando, Naples, Fort Myers, and across Florida. The combination of a private tournament field, USA Archery certified coaching, and precision bow work is not available at a standard pro shop anywhere in Southwest Florida.
Start Training for Your Next Tournament
Book your first session. Whether you need a competition bow built, your current setup tuned and verified, or coaching to close the gap between where you are and where you want to finish — we do all of it in one place.