About Rapids Archery JOAD
The Rapids Archery JOAD Club offers youth (Ages 7 to 20) and adults a chance to learn the National Training System used by USA Archery, improve fundamental skills, learn advanced techniques, and perfect a consistent shooting style while getting to know other local archers. Adults are welcome to join our Adult Achievement program which meets concurrently with the JOAD program.
The “Rapids” in our name comes from the city of Coon Rapids which is where Rapids Archery Club was originally located. That’s why our logo has a raccoon and why our team is called the “Bandits.” (It’s the mask. Get it?)
Review our FAQsOur Coaches #
Your child’s safety and development as a well-rounded athlete are our top priorities. All Rapids Archery JOAD coaches are background-checked and certified by USA Archery and SafeSport-certified by Team USA. We teach the National Training System, which was developed by the former head coach of the U.S. Olympic archery team and is designed to promote biomechanically sound form.
Tim Wilson / Head Coach
Coach Tim is a USA Archery Level 3 certified coach and an NFAA professional archer. In addition to owning his own executive coaching business, he is a many-time archery state champion and finished 2nd in the 2024 55th USA Archery National Indoor Championships masters division. Coach Tim loves helping young athletes make the leap from beginner to competitor. He is also available for private lessons. Contact him at tim@timwilson.info or follow him on Facebook.
Justin Anderson / Assistant Coach
Coach Justin is a USA Archery Level 2 certified instructor. He has been involved with archery and sports since he was a child. Coach Justin coached youth football for fifteen years in Andover and is looking forward to coaching up the next generation of archers.
Darwin Burket / Assistant Coach
Coach DJ is a USA Archery Level 2 certified instructor. He has loved archery since he was a child when he discovered that it gave him something to focus on and strive for. DJ is passionate about passing his love for archery along to the younger generation.
Cliff Cote / Assistant Coach
Coach Cliff is a USA Archery Level 2 certified instructor. He has been involved with archery ever since his oldest son began shooting eight years ago. Today, both of his boys are involved in the JOAD program at Rapids Archery. He feels that the program has given so much to his kids and in return, is honored to provide his knowledge of the sport by coaching others.
Christina Schultz / Assistant Coach
Coach Christina is a USA Archery Level 2 certified instructor. She is a member of the Rapids Archery Club since 2019 and shoots both compound and recurve. Christina is delighted to help kids of all ages start their archery journeys!
Other Volunteers
Our JOAD club benefits from the generous contributions of many others too. We couldn’t do it without you.
Renee Cote / JOAD Club Coordinator
Renee has two children who are involved in the JOAD program; her oldest has been shooting bow for eight years and her youngest will be starting his 2nd year. She has loved what Rapids Archery and the JOAD program has given to her kids and she's excited to be more involved with the program now.