In May, the Archery Association of India appointed the USA’s Dave Cousins as their chief compound archery coach.
It is the 49-year-old’s first international coaching appointment, after a long and successful career which saw him become the 1999 and 2003 World Champion, as well as World Field Champion, World 3D Champion and World Games champion.
“India’s talent and depth of field is well-documented. They’ve had a successful program going on a 25-year run or so since its inception. So the biggest thing for me to do is not to make sweeping changes.”
“To be instilled with that level of trust and oversight to be part of a program that’s already well established is a tremendous honour,” said Cousins.
“It‘s going to be an adjustment, learning how to correctly funnel my passion because I see them on the line and I still want to be there. But being in the position now to hopefully inspire someone else or the next generation to achieve their accomplishments, that’s fantastic. That’s all I want.”
It is understood that his contract will continue until the LA28 Olympic Games, where the compound mixed team event will be contested for the first time.
