Who is archer Johan van Dongen

Who is archer Johan van Dongen

Archerywebshop is part of Archery Service Center, which represents a wealth of knowledge in archery. The CEO, Johan van Dongen, has an extensive background in the sport, as outlined below:

  • Born in 1965 as Johannes Petrus Cristianus Maria van Dongen in Vrachelen, Oosterhout, Netherlands.
  • Started archery in 1976, focusing initially on Recurve.
  • Became a member of the Dutch Archery Association in 1977.
  • Introduced to compound archery in 1989.
  • Engaged in various experiments with Recurve, Compound, and Bare Bow from 1992 to 2000.
  • Started designing and making release aids and stabilizers in 1995.
  • Completed the Trainer-A course in Archery in 1999-2000.
  • Designed and produced a personal riser for compound bow in 2001.
  • Overcame severe target panic in 2002.
  • Qualified for participation in WC New York USA in 2003.
  • Won a Silver Medal with the Dutch Compound Team Men at the EC Outdoor in Brussels in 2004, setting a World Record score with the team.
  • Conducted multiple workshops on compound archery in various countries from 2004 to 2016.
  • Participated in 14 international Championship Events (WC/EC/WG) from 2004 to 2008.
  • Joined the sales staff of JVD NL from 2005 to 2007.
  • Established own retail shop, Archery Service Center, in 2007.
  • Initiated the Bare Bow Group Netherlands in 2007.
  • Achieved Trainer-Level 3 certification in Archery from 2008 to 2009.
  • Served as the Federal Trainer Coach for the National Field Archery Team from 2009 to 2011, participating in 2 EC and 2 WC events.
  • Started building the current Archery Service Center in 2015, including indoor and outdoor training facilities, and offering excellent workshop facilities for Archery Learning Projects (ALP).
  • Conducted multiple workshops on Archery issues in ALP from 2016 to 2019.
  • Conducted the first A-status Indoor Event for Bare Bow in 2018.
  • Organized the 1st National Championships Indoor for Bare Bow Archery in 2019.
  • Received Technical Dealer Certification for PSE in 2019.
  • Pursuing Trainer-Level 4 certification in Archery (course not yet completed as of 2019).
  • Appointed as the IFAA DTC Director for Training and Coaching in 2023.
  • Achieved 15 Dutch championships in Indoor, Field, and 3D archery from 1977 to 2024.
  • Secured 37 medals on the top podium in Outdoor, Field, Indoor, and 3D archery from 1977 to 2024.