Richard Priestman on Israeli Archery and Mental Stillness
Richard Priestman discusses the unique mental aspects of Israeli archery, focusing on achieving a state of 'zen' and stillness amidst challenging environments. His insights delve into the psychological architecture required for peak performance in the sport.
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The zen of the siren: Richard Priestman and the architecture of Israeli archery stillness
At 71, Priestman is back home, cleaning his apartment and “recharging” after a tenure that saw him lead a nation with almost no archery pedigree into the global elite. The weather in Burscough, a quiet town nestled between Liverpool and Manchester, is currently described by Richard Priestman as “cloudy, miserable, and not nice.
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At 71, Priestman is back home, cleaning his apartment and “recharging” after a tenure that saw him lead a nation with almost no archery pedigree into the global elite.
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