Unbridled Archers.
Stillness on the String.
Archery is more than marksmanship. It is self-mastery practiced with a bow in hand.
At Unbridled Archers, every shot becomes an opportunity to practice attention, body awareness, emotional regulation and deliberate action.
Launching October 2026 | Gallatin, Tennessee
Weekly practice • Recreational + S3DA Competition Pathways • Limited to 20 Memberships
The Unbridled Approach
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The Unbridled Approach 〰️
The arrow reveals the shot.
The shot reveals the self.
Awareness → Intention → Action → Feedback → Reflection → Adjustment
TWO WAYS TO SHOOT
WEEKLY MEMBERSHIP
Learn. Practice. Grow.
For archers who want consistent practice, coaching and community without requiring competition.
Tuesday OR Thursday
6:00–7:00 PM
$100/month
Includes weekly coached range time, skill development, shot-sequence instruction, personal progress tracking and opportunities to explore competitive archery.
Limited to 20 memberships.
S3DA COMPETITION TEAM
Ready for the next challenge?
Competition gives archers another environment in which to practice everything they've been developing, focus under pressure, preparation, adaptability, sportsmanship and intentional response.
Weekly Member Practice
Tuesday OR Thursday | 6–7 PM
Competition Team Practice
Saturday | 4–5 PM
$100/month membership + $250 annual team fee
Includes S3DA membership + team jersey.
Tournament entry fees, equipment, travel and lodging are additional.
Team Registration Deadline: November 30
Competition Season Begins January 2027
Need a Make-Up or Extra Shoot?
If an archer misses their regular Tuesday or Thursday practice, they may attend a Saturday make-up session from 4–5 PM at no additional cost, as space allows. Members who would like additional range time may also arrange a Saturday shoot for $25 per session, as space allows. Please contact us in advance to reserve a spot.
Email: Archery@unbridledtn.com
WHY ARCHERY?
Every shot is a rehearsal for self-governance.
An archer steps to the line with a hundred things competing for attention.
Then comes the sequence:
Posture. Breath. Draw. Anchor. Aim. Release.
For a few moments, mind and body must work together toward one deliberate action.
The result is immediate. The arrow gives honest feedback without judgment.
The archer begins learning to ask:
What happened?
What was within my control?
What can I adjust?
What will I do with the next shot?
Over hundreds of repetitions, archery becomes practice in directing attention, regulating response and making intentional choices.
WHAT WE'RE ACTUALLY DEVELOPING.
Accuracy follows awareness.
The target matters. But at Unbridled Archers, accuracy isn't our only measure of growth.
Through the practice of archery, students exercise:
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Returning focus to the task in front of them.
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Learning to settle frustration, excitement and pressure before acting.
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Recognizing posture, tension, breath and physical cues.
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Learning when not to act—and developing the ability to pause before responding.
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Holding the shot sequence in mind while executing it.
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Receiving feedback and making purposeful adjustments.
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Choosing the next response rather than simply reacting.
HOW WE DEFINE SUCCESS
The target matters.
But it isn't the whole story.
We want our archers to become accurate.
We want them to become technically proficient.
And when they choose competition, we want them prepared to compete well.
But we don't build our program around comparison with the archer standing beside them.
The most meaningful competition is with their own prior effort.
Growth looks like better awareness.
A more repeatable shot.
Recovering after a poor arrow.
Recognizing an error without spiraling into self-criticism.
Making an adjustment.
Returning to the line.
And trying again.
STILLNESS ON THE STRING
Stillness brings mind and body together.
At full draw, distraction has nowhere useful to go.
The archer returns to breath.
To sensation.
To alignment.
To the present moment.
Through repetition, archery can cultivate calm, patience and peace of mind—not through avoiding challenge, but through learning to remain present within it.
THE WEEKLY RHYTHM
TUESDAY
6–7 PM
Weekly Member Shoot
THURSDAY
6–7 PM
Weekly Member Shoot
SATURDAY
4–5 PM
S3DA Team Practice
Need a Make-Up or Extra Shoot?
If an archer misses their regular Tuesday or Thursday practice, they may attend a Saturday make-up session from 4–5 PM at no additional cost, as space allows. Members who would like additional range time may also arrange a Saturday shoot for $25 per session, as space allows. Please contact us in advance to reserve a spot.
Email: Archery@unbridledtn.com
FROM THE RANGE TO REAL LIFE
The lesson doesn't end when the bow is unstrung.
The purpose of Unbridled Archers isn't simply to produce better archers.
We believe the capacities practiced on the range can become ways of meeting challenges elsewhere.
Pause before reacting.
Recognize what you can control.
Notice what needs to change.
Make the adjustment.
Choose the next action intentionally.
Confidence, focus, patience and resilience aren't lessons we simply talk about.
They're practiced.
Meet the Coach
Robbie Cline
S3DA Certified Instructor & Unbridled Archers Coach
“I’m not just coaching the outcome of the arrow. I’m teaching the archer to understand the process- what they can control, what the shot can teach them, and how to make the next choice with intention.” - Robbie Cline
NEW TO ARCHERY?
You don't need to know where to start.
Beginners are welcome.
Archers will learn range safety, equipment basics, proper shooting form and the fundamentals of a repeatable shot sequence.
F.A.Q.
What ages can participate?
-Unbridled Archers is open to ages 9–18.
Does my child need experience?
-No. Beginners are welcome!
Does my child need their own bow?
-We have bows on site for members to use. If your child joins the team they will need to purchase a bow recommended by Coach Robbie.
Do we have to compete?
-No. Competition is completely optional.
What's included in the $100 membership?
-Your monthly membership includes one coached practice each week on either Tuesday or Thursday from 6–7 PM, access to program equipment as needed, range instruction, skill development, and personal progress tracking. Membership is designed for both recreational archers and those interested in eventually moving into competition.
What's included in the $250 S3DA fee?
-The $250 annual team fee includes your archer’s S3DA membership, Unbridled Archers team jersey, and participation on the Unbridled Archers competition team. Tournament entry fees, personal bow and equipment, travel, lodging, meals, and other competition-related expenses are not included.
What additional competition expenses should we expect?
-Competition families should plan for tournament entry fees, personal bow and equipment, arrows and replacement supplies, travel, meals, and lodging when required. These costs vary depending on the event and how many competitions your archer chooses to attend. We’ll provide competition schedules in advance so families can plan accordingly.
Can we change practice nights?
-We ask that archers stick with their chosen Tuesday or Thursday practice night so we can maintain consistent group sizes and coaching. We understand that things come up, and occasional schedule-change requests can be discussed as needed. Saturday make-up practices will also be available for missed sessions.
What happens if we miss practice?
-Missed practices may be made up on Saturdays from 4–5 PM at no additional cost, as space allows. Please contact us in advance to arrange your make-up session. Email: Archery@unbridledtn.com
Where is the range located?
-We are located at UnbridledTN
355 Lindsey Hollow Rd. Gallatin, TN 37066