Would you like to donate and be involved in my Olympic Training?

By donating to the following link you will be supporting my training, tournament and travel costs associated with training to be an Olympian. More then 90% of US Athletes are non funded as must train full time to compete at the highest level.

Donations of $5 or more will receive gifts such as Wolf stickers, posters, post cards from tournaments to private lessons, etc.

See my crowd funding campaign at http://www.dreamfuel.me/athletes/11/campaigns/15

The past 6 years... Facebook captured it just right!

The past 6 years

My life summarized very well.

A big move and lots of training in my future...

Last time I posted I had traveled from Dallas, TX to the Olympic Training Center to get ready for World Championships. The couple of months I spent back at the OTC and the amount of gains I received in that short time back I realized that I needed to train in California with the best, to be the best.
In 60 days time I packed up my house, finished the 2013 season (shooting a personal best of 1199 FITA at Dual in the Desert, qualifying first for the State of California) and moved myself and 4 animals back to California so I could train at the Olympic Training Center again.
I have started coaching again to help offset some of my training fees and am really enjoying watching young athletes develop self confidence, discipline and the gratifying feeling you get from putting the arrow in the gold. #lovearchery
My full time training has officially begun and I can't wait to kill it this coming season!
I hope to post often, but post more on FB. Check out my fan page for more frequent updates

https://www.facebook.com/cassandrawolfarchery

Interested in my early story or donations?
http://www.gofundme.com/olympichopeful

...living the dream, one arrow at a time...

Life at the Olympic Training Center

I'm back at the Olympic Training Center (OTC) getting ready for World Championships in Guatemala in 2 weeks. Awesome! I'm so happy to be back in this environment and to be surrounded by all the Olympic level athletes. (Track and field, Rugby, Field Hockey, Volleyball, BMX, Rowing)
However high my excitement level may be, I've been struggling a bit the last 7 weeks with my shooting after having a strong period of really good shooting. Whomp whomp. I knew coming out here would clean up my technique. Day one the coaches made a small change to my string hand that I really liked. Day two the coaches knocked my bow weight down 4.25lbs and everything just fell into place. Yes yes yes, I'm solo excited about this!!! I realized that my struggles appeared when I started testing out a new bow with 10% more weight then I had previously been shooting. Competition season started and had been attributing my issues to the pressures of competing and completely missed the obvious and real issue. Thankfully I have the best coaches in the USA currently available to me and we were able to figure it out in two days. It's like an elephant has been lifted off my back. I can once again shoot and not have to "try" to shoot. I'm so excited for what the rest of these next few weeks will bring me. Archery I love you.

...living the dream

Strength and Conditioning

I want to give a big shout out and thank you to 24hr Fitness in Dallas for sponsoring me for the 2013 season. Its through the generosity of companies like them that I will be able to focus more on training so I can bring home a medal for Team USA. 

                                                      I am getting stronger everyday, thank you!

                                                      Living the Dream...one arrow at a time

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Here's a great shot by USA Archery at the Texas Shootout at Texas A&M this past fall.
I'm really looking forward to shooting this season. My goal for 2013 is to make a World Team, this steps up my shooting but I've applied to the Olympic Training Center in San Diego, CA this summer to really get focused.
I'll keep everyone posted. Like my Facebook fan page to get instant training updates. Facebook.com/cassandrawolfarchery

living the dream...one shot at a time

Life's currently a juggling act. I am balancing work, athletic training, shooting and a personal life. :-)
In this link I am shooting after midnight, at home, from about 5 ft. I'm looking forward to shooting full time soon and getting into the throws of tournament season.

After Hours Practice

Halloween...The Power Pose

Everyone needs a little R&R and what a better time then Halloween weekend. Halloween is a great time to step outside any shell you may have and just have fun. We all look silly in our costumes, so just own it. My costume this year was very last minute. I had a change in plans the day before and needed to find a new costume quick. I was fortunate to find a fun super hero esque costume with 4 hours to spare. How do you like my Teen Titans Robin? I'm practicing my Power Pose. lol

Happy Halloween everyone!

So do you think you're in shape?

Howdy all! (practicing my Texas welcome) :) So, do you think your in shape? Do you consider yourself an athlete? Maybe you go to the gym 5 days a week? Take cycle classes, run outdoors, Zumba? How about all you martial arts people? Are you in shape? Do me a favor all you in shape folks look up CrossFit and hit up a free class. Now tell me if you still think your in shape. :)

Crossfit is a realty check, not demoralizing but inspiring. Its a kick in the rear addicting workout that allows you to really see (and feel) your fitness level. As a wise man said, uh hem, Tyler. "this is it, this is your bottom, don't be discouraged, you will only get better and stronger from this point". This is very true and although its hard to not be at my strongest or at peak performance, I do know that I will only grow from here and must remain positive. My ego is in my back pocket and I am here to learn.

48lb bow... it's going to happen!

Team Rounds Practice at the Olympic Training Center.

This video is from last winter at the OTC. We (Resident and off site athletes) were shooting a mock Team Rounds competition. Lots of fun!
* I'm second from the far end in Black and Yellow.