1982
Inductee
About Al Henderson
1907-1989
Coach, Influence on the Sport...
Al Henderson was born in Sedalia, Mo. in 1907. He became interested in archery in 1937 after taking up the sport for exercise.
Al Henderson's Achievements
By the time he moved to Arizona in 1946 he had mastered target and field archery and his main interest became coaching. By 1975 he had trained seven national champions, five western states regional champions, 34 state champions and 12 All-American champions. In 1975 Al was selected to coach the team for the Montreal Olympics. Two members of his team, Darrell Pace and Luann Ryon earned gold medals.
Notes of Interest
• Administrator, coach, author
• United States Olympic Archery Coach, 1976
• Recipient, National Field Archery Association Compton Medal of Honor, 1979
• Professional Archers Association, Life Member
• Board of Directors, Professional Archers Association, 1964-78
• Advanced Coaching Editor, Archery World Magazine, 1972-82
• Developed program for blind archers, 1975
• Author, Understanding Winning Archery and Peak Performance Archery
Chuck Jordan, Jock Mahoney and Al at NSGA Show
"Uncle AL", Karl Palmatier, Diane Miller and Dave Staples at PAA Tournament Event in 1968
Al with Margaret Klan at Archery Shop in Phoenix
