Archery
Your archery scholarship in the USA
As a shooter, you also have the opportunity to continue your athletic and academic career on a sports scholarship in the United States. The teams at the universities are often very well equipped and are made up of many international athletes. In addition, there is a very special team spirit, thanks to daily training and living and studying together on the university campus. A sports scholarship in the USA gives you the perfect opportunity to further your athletic career as well as your academic career and and even lay the foundation for a professional career after graduating with a bachelor’s degree.
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Archery
How many scholarships are there?
Receiving a sports scholarship is the ultimate goal for all our athletes. But how many teams actually exist and how many full scholarships can they award? In archery men and women have equal chances in receiving a scholarship. Here are the current numbers: Universities with archery teams:
- Men: 35
- Women: 27
Full scholarships per team:
- Men: 3,6
- Women: 3,6
How is the training and the season structured in the USA?
The training is similar to practice programs in other parts of the world. However, the emphasis on team spirit is in the forefront during training, so that the teammates push each other to achieve top performances. The coaches are mostly full-time employees at the university and take care of the team without restrictions. In addition, the athletes have full access to physical therapists, weight trainers and nutritionists and can enjoy the high-class training facilities that many universities offer. Young athletes can develop to a higher level while in the USA.
The season usually starts at the beginning of October and ends – depending on how you or your team perform – in mid-March with the national championships. In between there are competitions almost every weekend.
References
Familie Wolter (Zoe, Oskar, Felix)
Frauen-Fussball, Basketball, Leichtathletik | Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Iowa Wesleyan University, University of Pittsburgh
Archery Scholarship Requirements
In order to qualify for a sports scholarship in the USA, you don’t necessarily have to be a German champion. Nevertheless, you should have already participated in the German championships and show some upside. We are able to better forecast your chances for a sports scholarship if you fill out our non-binding and free chance assessment.