Giving It All Back Before the Clock Runs Out | John Dudley | Ep. 443

About this episode

John Dudley discusses his extensive experience in archery, the importance of mental and physical aspects of the sport, and his desire to give back to the community before retiring.

John Dudley is a decorated professional archer, two-time IBO National Champion, World Field Championship medalist, and the founder of Nock On Archery. He's spent close to 30 years inside the archery industry — competing at the highest levels across multiple continents, working with elite manufacturers, coaching everyone from beginners to national team athletes, and building one of the most comprehensive free archery education platforms on the internet through his School of Nock. He's also the host of the Nock On Podcast and turns 50 this June. This conversation covers a lot of ground. We get into the physics and engineering limits of compound bows, why the industry is essentially robbing Peter to pay Paul at this point, and what it would take for someone with an outsider's mind to actually push the technology forward. Dudley talks about the trifecta of archery — mechanical, physical, and mental — and why the kids who aren't standout athletes are often the ones who thrive. We talk about the value of saying no, the cost of too much travel on your family, what Frank Zane taught him about longevity in fitness, and why his long-term goal is to pour every piece of knowledge he has back…

People in this episode

Host: Andy Stumpf

Guest: John Dudley

Topics covered

• archery
• fitness
• mental health
• technology in sports
• coaching
• personal growth

Keywords

• archery
• compound bows
• coaching
• mental health
• fitness
• Nock On
• John Dudley
• technology
• personal growth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Nock On Archery, Nock On Podcast

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