Located at the West Chester Gun Club in West Chester, Pennsylvania, the Archery Skill Center offers outdoor instruction focused on traditional archery equipment like recurves and longbows. The facility is run by Chuck Matasic, a certified archery instructor with extensive experience in the field and a background as a retired naval officer and business executive.
The center specializes in introductory lessons priced at $125 for adults and $80 for youth 16 and under, with each comprehensive session lasting over two hours. Private instruction is also available at $70 per hour. All equipment is provided during lessons, so beginners don't need to bring their own gear. Chuck emphasizes a teaching philosophy that combines technical knowledge with an enjoyable learning experience, tailoring instruction to individual students rather than forcing a rigid shooting form. He often shoots alongside students to demonstrate concepts and compare techniques.
Beyond formal lessons, the Archery Skill Center helps students understand equipment selection and offers quality recurve and longbow options priced between $100 and $300, though there's no obligation to purchase. Chuck also guides those interested in joining the West Chester Gun Club as members, which provides flexible outdoor shooting hours and a growing archery community. The range operates by appointment, and the club itself primarily focuses on trapshooting on select days, with the archery range available at other times.
Visitors consistently praise Chuck's expertise, patience, and ability to teach students of all ages, noting that beginners leave their first session feeling confident and accomplished.
