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Matt
Operations ManagerProgram development · Coach leadership · Athlete development
- NRA Level 1 Certified Instructor
- Training program development
- Coach leadership and team management
WHO WE ARE
BUILT WITH
PURPOSE.
Sky Arc is a youth development academy where technical excellence, personal growth, and a genuine sense of belonging share the same target.
OUR MISSION
DEVELOP THE ATHLETE.
RESPECT THE PROCESS.
We believe young athletes do their best work when they feel safe, understood, appropriately challenged, and proud of the process behind their progress.
Sky Arc creates a structured environment where athletes learn to focus under pressure, take ownership of their decisions, and improve with intention. Our coaches begin with fundamentals, observe the individual, and shape training around what that athlete needs next.
Scores help measure progress, but they never tell the whole story. Confidence, discipline, resilience, judgment, and character are the qualities that make growth last—on the range and beyond it.
OUR MISSIONTeach the process.
Build the person.
Build the person.
Sky Arc develops disciplined, confident athletes through safe instruction, purposeful practice, and individual accountability. We teach young people to remain composed, make thoughtful decisions, respect those around them, and carry those habits far beyond the range.
“We coach the athlete behind the rifle—not only the score on the target.
MEET THE TEAM
EXPERIENCE THAT
SHAPES EVERY ATHLETE.
Sky Arc brings together competition experience, certified instruction, military leadership, athlete development, and disciplined facility operations. Each team member contributes a distinct area of expertise to one shared standard.
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Elysa
Head CoachElite competition · NCAA pathway · Technical coaching
- NCAA National Championship competitor and five-year Junior Olympic competitor
- Fifth place overall in the NCAA Air Rifle Individual Finals
- NCAA collegiate rifle athlete
- Multiple CMP individual champion and NRA Level 1 Certified Instructor
- Current collegiate program individual record holder in all classes
- SoCon regional award recipient, including first-place honors
- GHSA second-place individual champion
- Two-time Collegiate Rifle Coaches Association All-American
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Hope
Assistant Coach & Operations CoordinatorSafety · Mental performance · Character development
- United States Marine Corps veteran
- Elite military rifle marksman
- Air rifle position and technique development
- Air rifle safety and range operations
- Mental performance and resilience coaching
- Student mentorship and character development
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Elijah
Assistant Coach & Facility CoordinatorSafety · Facility operations · Athlete support
- United States Marine Corps veteran
- NRA Level 1 Certified Instructor with hands-on proficiency across multiple firearm platforms
- Military discipline and operations experience
- Oversight of safety protocols and equipment readiness
- Operations-focused athlete tracking that supports consistent, data-informed coaching decisions
THE SKY ARC STANDARD
WHAT GUIDES
EVERY SESSION.
Our values are visible in how we teach, how athletes train, and how families experience the academy.
Safety
Every command, movement, and equipment habit begins with respect for the range and the people on it.
Discipline
Athletes learn that dependable results come from a calm, repeatable process—not rushed outcomes.
Growth
Coaching meets each athlete where they are and builds the next skill with purpose and patience.
Community
Coaches, athletes, and families work together to create a positive place to train and belong.
01Safety firstRespect every command, person, and piece of equipment.
02Process over pressureBuild calm, repeatable habits before chasing outcomes.
03Ownership alwaysUnderstand each result and choose the next adjustment.
04Character beyond sportCarry discipline, resilience, and confidence into daily life.
HOW WE COACH
INDIVIDUAL
BY DESIGN.
Athletes may share a range, but they do not all learn the same way or advance on the same timeline. Our coaching keeps the standards consistent while making the path personal.
SEE THE ATHLETE
We observe readiness, confidence, physical development, and learning style before deciding what comes next.
BUILD THE PROCESS
Safety, position, breathing, sight alignment, trigger control, follow-through, and shot calling become connected habits.
CREATE OWNERSHIP
Athletes learn to understand results, make thoughtful adjustments, and take responsibility for their progress.
OUR PROMISE TO FAMILIES
A PLACE TO
GROW WITH CONFIDENCE.
Clear pathwaysFamilies understand what athletes are learning, what progress looks like, and how readiness shapes the next step.
Thoughtful coachingFeedback is specific, constructive, age-appropriate, and focused on what the athlete can act on.
Lasting developmentWe build habits and character that support competition goals without losing sight of the young person developing them.
ACADEMY HOURS
PLAN YOUR
TRAINING.
Regular weekday training hours, with flexible weekend access by arrangement.
MON4:30–8 PM
TUE5–8 PM
WED5–8 PM
THU5–8:30 PM
FRI–SUNBy arrangementOpen range and private coaching
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