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Emiel Custers

Allround Archery Professional

Profile

As an elite athlete, I grew up within the national and international archery community, where I developed not only my skills as an archer but also a deep passion for the sport. Since entering the world of archery, I have taken on a variety of roles that have allowed me to contribute to the growth of the sport at multiple levels.

Since 2011, I have been active as an (assistant) coach, supporting the development of many young and talented archers in the Netherlands. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working alongside some of the sport’s most dedicated and accomplished athletes and teammates, experiences that have shaped both my competitive mindset and coaching philosophy.

In addition to my work as an athlete and coach, I am strongly committed to volunteering within the archery community. I have served as a local club board member and president, and I am actively involved in organizing competitions, helping to create opportunities for archers to grow and perform at their best.

Process Driven

Analytical

Result Oriented

Structured

Date Informed

Pragmatic

Loyal

Pro-active

Professional Experience

  • 2020 – 2026

Sport-Scientist AMS

  • 2017 – 2020

Peer Counselor NOC*NSF

  • 2017 – 2020

Mastercoach Traject NOC*NSF

  • 2013 – 2020

Assistant Coach Olympic Team & Trainer CTO Papendal

  • 2013 – 2020

Head Coach U21 & U18 (Jong Oranje)

  • 2010 – 2012

Coordinator competition field & logistics European Outdoor Championships – Amsterdam

  • 2005 – 2025

Board member (since 2005) and President (since 2017) of archery club “De Lauwerkrans” Ell

  • 2005 – 2009

Professional Athlete (A-status) NOC*NSF

Education

  • 2026

KSL Level 1 – Kisik Lee International Archery

  • 2018

Master in Sports Management β€” Johan Cruyff Institute Amsterdam

  • 2015

Trainer/Coach 4 β€” NOC*NSF / KHSN

  • 2014

Archery Trainer 3 – KHSN

  • 2004 – 2013

MSc Architecture, Building and Planning β€” Eindhoven University of Technology

ATHLETIC CAREER

International Medals

Highest World Ranking: 2nd (December 2006)

2005

πŸ₯‡ Individual – European Grand Prix – Antalya, Turkiye

2006

πŸ₯‰ Individual – European Championships Indoor – Jaen, Spain
πŸ₯ˆ Individual – Archery World Cup, Stage 1 – Porec, Croatia
πŸ₯‰ Team – Archery World Cup, Stage 1 – Porec, Croatia
πŸ₯ˆ Team – Archery World Cup, Stage 2 – Antalya, Turkiye
πŸ₯‡ Team – Archery World Cup, Stage 3 – San Salvador, El Salvador

2007

πŸ₯‰ Team – World Championships Indoor – Izmir, Turkiye

2008

πŸ₯‡ Team – European Championships Indoor – Turin, Italy
πŸ₯‡ Team – European Championships Outdoor – Vittel, France