Who We Are

VKarchery — it's the result of a lifetime dedicated to the art and science of archery.

🏹 The Coach Behind the Brand

My name is Vasilis Koursaris. I'm a certified archery coach and sports scientist based in Larnaka, Cyprus, with over 20 years of experience in competitive archery, elite athlete training, and sports education. I founded VKarchery to bring world-class coaching methodology and premium archery knowledge directly to archers of all levels.

🎓 Academic Excellence

I hold both a Master's Degree with Distinction in Elite Sport and a Bachelor's Degree with Distinction in Physical Education & Archery Coaching from the Russian State University of Physical Education, Sport, Youth and Tourism (SCOLIPE) in Moscow — one of the world's leading institutions in sports science.

My research focused on the individualization of athlete training systems and the in-depth technical teaching of archery as an Olympic discipline.

🏅 Credentials & Certifications

  • Certified Vocational Training Instructor — EQF Level 5 (ΑνΑΔ, Cyprus)
  • National Level Archery Coaching Certificate (Cyprus Archery Federation)
  • Teaching Methodology for Adults (Ministry of Education, Cyprus)
  • Emergency First Aid at Work
  • National & Athletic Club Sport Administration

⚡ Experience That Sets Us Apart

  • Former member of the National Archery Team of Cyprus
  • Coached 30+ athletes from beginner to national team level (Russia)
  • Operational Manager of the Olympic Shooting Range of Cyprus
  • Scientific advisor for university sports research teams
  • Presented at 8+ international scientific conferences in Moscow
  • Awarded "Best Young Scientist of the Year 2018" in Moscow

🌍 Languages

Native Greek speaker with full professional proficiency (C2) in both English and Russian — allowing me to draw from the best coaching literature and research across three languages.

🎯 Our Mission

At VKarchery, we combine elite-level sports science with hands-on coaching to help archers of all levels reach their full potential. Whether you're picking up a bow for the first time or competing at national level — you're in the right place.

"The arrow only flies true when the archer understands both the bow and themselves."