Why I QUIT as an Olympic archer! (Explained)

[@archer8096]

You have certainly been one of the most inspiring archers to watch and I’ve always been grateful for the excellent content you share. Wishing you all the best of luck for your future! 🙌🏼

[@morgantan6296]

Gonna miss you lots Sjef 😢. You are my favourite archer and was my inspiration to start archery competitively.

[@archerry6457]

Neurological issues with heavy draw weights shouldn't be underestimated. Hope you're okay; you've been a great inspiration to me.

[@Matt-wc7bl]

You're one of the greats. Will always remember your amazing dedication and success in archery, I'm sure you'll be just as successful in what you choose next!

[@nishantasarma574]

Best of luck for your new journey 👍

[@davemorris4241]

Not corny in the slightest. You've made an important decision and I'd have to say it's the right one for you. I've enjoyed your videos immensely and I wish you the best in the next phase of your life.

[@kalumeet1]

Congratulation for your decision! You sound really very reasonable and responsible. Watch on your health and have a great live with your loved ones! Thank you for seeing you shooting.

[@RogueArcheryTV]

Thanks for sharing Sjef!

[@HandyL]

With all the pressure that you were under, you sure didn't show it. It always looked like you were just out there having a good time, which I am sure you were, but all I ever saw was a smile on your face, sometimes a little serious but always coming back to that smile. I never would have known you were under so much pressure, you took in such great stride. All the best with your new endeavors, you are still young with a whole life ahead of you. I started archery a year ago at 43 years old and I feel like I have a new life that has just begun. You never know what the future has in store for you, that is part of the mystery and journey. Good luck Sjef, try climbing, I am sure you will love it and tennis? Like one of the best games ever! Peace.

[@andreasvonimhof7924]

Sjef, the clean air in Norway does wonders. My headaches disappear within 2 days of getting there. Have some fun and shoot some BB 🙂 Daan needs some competition.

[@rogerbro]

Sjef, do your thing and continue to be true to yourself. Life is the most precious gift we have; make the most of it. Carpe Diem my fellow archer!!! Be happy!

[@and-x8344]

Health and well being are the most important things, respect for what that you have done and thank you for teaching us to aproach archery with love and respect. The best for you!

[@malditomigue]

You are such an inspiration. When You come back maybe You should try traditional or Barebow. Maybe 3D Archery , less stressful and more fun

[@Haveaniceday80]

Good luck on your new journey

[@ringok.1691]

We're always enjoying watching your Triple Trouble channel. We've learnt a lot about our favorit hobby. Thanks so much for that. All the best for your future. Ringo & Katrin

[@demacherius1]

Its verry sad to see you go but it makes me happy to see you enjoy your new live. I wish you all the best on your future paths.

[@Zenon120476]

Sad I won't see you again on the international circuit! You are such a nice person! My favourite male Archer by far. Keep the vids coming man! Hope your headaches disappear for good

[@This1sEngland]

All the best for the future Sjef. You have been an inspiration to so many.

[@lucianomassone6769]

I Sjef!!!! I understand you..... But you're one of my favorite archer..... You've got to return..... We need you!!!

[@rigeus]

Sjef, your a great archer and great human being! You are right, life is bigger than archery, and archery is more than just professional competitions. Walk tall and have fun!

[@blainclatworthy5423]

We must make the right decisions for ourselves. You are one of my favorite Olympic Archers. I had to quit competing in 3D Tournaments using a Traditional Bow, due to a severe case of Target panic resulting in elevated Blood Pressure.

[@rickmansberger4136]

Godspeed, you will find your next chapter. I sm proud and glad you had the strength to turn the page. Thank you for sharing over the years all your experiences and teachings. Blessings to you going forward. Rick Mansberger Redmond Sports Group

[@christianrausch7980]

Tanks for all you did for archery! You're and you will be one of my favorit archers.

[@luciochambisoria1121]

You were and will be... a worldclass inspiring athelete✌🎯👍 🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼#SjefForever 💪

[@Gerryjournal]

Congratulations on choosing giving up professional shooting rather than the other way around. Very powerful. Thank you also for you great videos, I took up archery at 70 and your videos taught me almost all I know.

[@asbel1984]

I wish you the best. You deserve it. One of the top archers in this past 10 years.

[@iansharp9941]

Good luck and thanks for all your coaching videos that have helped many archers.

[@danieleresnati8336]

Wise step, caring our feelings, emotions is important for our happiness. Thanks for sharing. You are a great person. Take care

[@markbraham5439]

You will be missed, as a professional archer and the fun you added to archery. I have learned so much from your videos, I hope you do more thank you. One life, live it.

[@veenma1]

Sjef, Archery does not define you for what you are and why we like you. This video is the proof of who you are, honest, simple and true. Be proud, as we are proud for you.

[@eugenemurray8959]

Very honest and brave, well done! Enjoy the next chapter.

[@mistma6534]

You are so nice, thanks for monologue and hope you be health early

[@thomaslorenzen1330]

This is so sad to hear. My biggest respect for your decision to quit. For the future,I wish you all the best.

[@Wayne-Roodt]

How many times have so many of your points raised crossed me to, I myself enjoy the sport so much and don't want to enjoy anything else because I'm scared of injury myself.

[@mubashirahmad3535]

Gud luck for your future bro… I loved your videos…you posted on archery and you’ll always be a champion 👍👍👍👍

[@markovulic1135]

Sjef, thank you. Thank you for bringing us all the great moments and memories. Thank you for teaching us to love archery. What you did through your career and these videos has and will continue to inspire archers for generations to come. Im just sorry that some of us that are just now climbing the ladder of the sport wont get to meet you and shoot with you. All that metters is that you are happy and that you continue to love whatever you plan to do next. I hope that some day you maybe decide to return and that at least some of us will get to shoot with you. Thank you Sjef:)

You took the right decision to your life and health. This is a very rough sport to our body. Put yourself together and go ahead. Anyway I will miss seeing you there in the field. I also love your videos.

[@scrooge-mcduck]

Sjef, you were always, and hopefully will remain, my fav archer. At least please keep your coaching vids coming!

[@RedRookChannel]

Archery is not defined by competition although it can include it. I'm happy to hear that you have made that destinction in your mind and you decided that you don't like competition but you love archery. Best wishes in everything you do

[@JuztWylde]

Wish you all the best, still one of my favourite shooters.

[@sweetjamhit]

Good on you, Sjef... here's to the next chapter being as fulfilling as the last. Thank you for all you've brought us in your professional career, hopefully see more of you as a 'casual' archer... the fun and laughs you bring to Triple Trouble is why archery loves you.

[@borismakarov8367]

You are my favorite archer in the world, it's very sad to hear that. I am glad that I saw with my own eyes how you shot in Moscow, we were all rooting for you. I hope you will come back again, maybe in the status of an archer coach, for example))

[@stephenprior1386]

You are a great archer, I have watched a lot of your videos to help in my archery. Your health is more important than anything. Good luck in your new adventures

[@thomasdreusicke4403]

i have enjoyed ur videos a lot, wish u luck, sucess and happines on ur way

[@billycharters3384]

Good luck in your new journey you have left us with great memories so we can't be sad , This is your life go out and enjoy it all the best .

[@johankowalsky2588]

I grew up watchin you perform on highest level, you were inspireing me, you were one of my archery idols, i still love to watch you shoot and of course i'm sad about the fact one of my favourite athletes is retired now. Hope you'll find a peace and happiness in this new chapter of your life. Love you man

[@SKH116]

Ik ga je missen. Je bent een voorbeeld voor mij en hopelijk mag ik ooit staan waar jij stond❤️

[@yewahkem]

Thanks for the show and all knowledge sharing. Hope to see you on the barebow scene, think you might enjoy it! ;-)

[@skysurferboy]

Best of luck for the future!

[@goedzoalshetis]

Mooi, duidelijk, goed filmpje Sjef. Het laat geen vragen meer over dus: op naar de volgende mooie momenten van t leven!

[@petervandommelen9733]

Hoi Sjef, hele moeilijke keuze, maar nu je hem gemaakt hebt zal er hopelijk veel van je schouder(s) afvallen en hopelijk krijg je grip op de migraine. Heel veel succes en sterkte. You are a huge inspiration to many of us and thank you for that. Gelukkig kunnen we via KZbin al je lessen (aan Jaap) blijven bekijken. Voor mij ben je ook een groot voorbeeld vooral omdat je zo eerlijk, openhartig en humble bent en blijft. Geniet van de vakantie en van al je nieuwe avonturen!

[@norm2007]

Well said, for enjoying yourself just as a shooter! I'm happy that you will now start enjoying a normal life and concentrate on your health. I enjoyed more seing you on your channel than on a World final competition1 I'm now 52 years old and just enjoy shooting with my wife and don't care much about competing! Hope to meet you if you ever come to Quebec. You are an insperation to me! Take care.😉

[@adnsystem]

Hi Sjef. sad to learn your decision. I learned a lot from your advises trough your videos. and you'll still remain one of the best archers I know, humanly and technically. I wish you the best for the future of your life. And most of all, enjoy is for sure the best way.

[@viktoriaespeterkamocsai3175]

Sjef, thank you for your inspirations. Your videos helped us a lot to be better archers from the beginning. You are a really great sportsman. Thanks a lot. We will miss you, guy!

[@mikenghk]

Please take care and have a good rest!

[@fmunyoz]

Wish you the best dude. Enjoy your new way of life and keep growing as the big pearson you are.

[@frithroad]

Why not coach I've watched plenty of your videos TRIPLE TROUBLE RULE You'd be a great teacher, your young and would be listened to by younger archers What ever you do, I hope you do well

[@gordonhockett5076]

Sjef-good luck on your future! And I hope your medical situation clears up so you can move on to your next chapter. I know exactly what you mean about taking control and making the decision, rather than letting the decision be made for you. I hope to see more videos off you in the future!

[@jonc67uk]

Good luck with it, stress headaches are really nasty. You've always been great to watch as a shooter & personality. I hope it all goes well for you.

[@brentallen9882]

Congrats on all you've done! It's more impressive, fulfilling, and deeper, than any "Official Paper" you can get to list on a Resume. Good Luck and Have Fun!

[@FlyShootTravelSleepRepeat]

Thank you for sharing. Love to follow your storries and the education you did share. The community can not thank you enough ! Wish you all the best for your next periode in your live and all the best wishes to get behind your headache problems. Rg Bernd

[@markkuys8928]

Sjef I’ve met you 8 years ago in our club and I know this is the right choice for you. Be happy in your new chapter of your life and enjoy your time with your ever supporting girlfriend and I know there will be much more to come

[@rafaelstarling2354]

Thx for everything you’ve done for the sport! You’re an absolute beast!

[@mjbstorm]

We are going to miss you Sjef, you've been a inspiration to me an many others. Best of luck with a new career an well health🙂👍

[@jarnodesmedt1]

Looking forward to see your next chapters! Goodluck and have a lot of fun 😉

[@deinemutter18]

Im very sorry to hear that. You where always a great inspiration for me and my archery. Health is the most important thing. I hope you feel better and stay healthy. Wish you all the best and it will be great to hear from you maybe on this chanel. Standing ovation for a legendary archer.

[@mikeclarke8267]

Good luck for the future. You had some awesome results over the years. Remember there are only a small number of people that have ever shot scores as high as you have, you are amazing.I hope the headaches disappear completely.

[@davejenner7966]

All the best for the future, your health and well being are the most important things, I'm sure we will all look forward to hearing and seeing what you are up to in the years to come, thanks for all the knowledge you have passed on. You have built up an enormous amount of archery experience, If you can find the time, We would all benefit from anything you are able to share!

[@vrjb100]

Bedankt voor je inzet voor de sport. En de geweldige wedstrijden die ik van je heb gezien. En de filmpjes op je KZbin kanaal. Hoop voor je dat de koppijn overgaat tot een draagbaar niveau, eventueel met medicatie die op de dopinglijst staat.

[@janwoutschrotenboer106]

Goede keuze en mooi toegelicht! Ik wens je alle succes met je nieuwe toekomst.

[@jupiter8404]

Really pleased you’re keeping the videos going. You’ve got a lot to offer the archery world whether that be target or field archery. Good luck with the future and we’ll done on an archery career that few achieve.

[@mcdougles]

Hi Sjef, we will miss you! I think you should take Jake Kaminsky as example. He was quit also and now he is having fun in archery.

[@thomasstrasser3318]

Thanks for the open words! Interesting from outside to see how such a career can be exhausting! Thanks for all the nice videos you did, and last not least... Sarcastic mode on: have you know more time for building grips ;-)

[@TheFerroDJ]

Dear Sjef we are really sorry about this, we hope to see you soon on the olimpic archery scenary. Good look on your new life project.

[@paulhom2649]

Hey Sjef, wat een openhartig interview. Ik weet wat boogschieten is, een van de betere keuzes in mijn leven. Maar ik weet ook wat hoofdpijn/migraine is en hoe dat je leven kan beïnvloeden. Sinds dit jaar krijg ik voor het eerst meer grip op mijn hoofdpijn en ik hoop dat jij daar ook verder mee komt. Shoot straight and stay well.

[@haraldgeis6262]

Hi Sjef, have a good time and thanks for all you have done for archery. It was great to watch you shooting and your videos were so valuable to my understanding of archery

[@paulaprichard2346]

I wish you all the best. Always one of my favorites on the archery line, I will miss seeing you. Looking forward to more videos. You would make an excellent coach.

[@Kornmuehler]

congratulations on your decision Sjef! 👍

[@utube999ify]

Archery should be fun. Great decision to explore other options and keep the joy in the sport.

[@PopcornWalter]

Sjef respect man dat je dit kan. Echt makkelijk zal het zeker niet zijn. Misschien kan je coach worden, dan blijf je toch 'verbonden' met boogschieten. En de personen die je eventueel zou coachen, die worden net zoals jij, TOPPER(S) op wereldniveau. Het ga je goed man.

[@pipodeclown1961]

Veel sukses en vooral veel plezier (zonder die migraines) ! Bedankt voor de mooie momenten. Je was een geweldig voorbeeld.

[@mickdebakker934]

Thank you for everything ❤️

[@ClauMaiari]

Thank you for everything! I learned a lot about archery with you! Stay healthy and well!

[@garyhiggins6718]

I am sorry Sjef, I had no idea about the headaches, if you have those, you must cut it down! Sometimes, you are better off just taking the dog for a walk! 😊😊😊

[@CR-uu3pi]

Wow I feel the same I has been shooting for a long time (never achive be a pro), now I need to have a job or something and no have a shit on my CV :c kinda sad leaving the sport in a high competitive way. Also I didn't try new things because was so obsesive only training archery. Feel burnout and unmotivated. Thanks for sharing!

[@spookboleyn964]

best wishes Sjef, I will look out for triple trouble in the future☺

[@jonathangriffith3851]

Looks like you made a good decision Buddy. Enjoy your recovery :D

[@bobjohnson5218]

You're very courageous to come out and tell us about your medical situation. Please, if you get it worked out, let us know what works for you. You're not alone with headache problems, some finding themselves in a very dark place due to them.

[@peterxyz3541]

You can still teach archery & provide educational archery videos 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@chylld]

Beautifully put! Shoot less to shoot more ✌🏻

[@nuzululkurniawan]

We gonna miss you, Sjef! :')

[@-fazik-3713]

Thank You for everything! ps Barebow for You! :D

[@harshwardhanpawar5726]

Legend 😇

[@mrs5850]

Will the channel continue ? It’s my inspiration for starting archery as a beginner

[@praveensivam9669]

We will miss you brother 🥺🥺🥺😭

[@philipp8501]

All the best for you

[@peterandersen3686]

We're gonna miss you but for sure, you made the right decision.

[@mwdasja1127]

Since Rio Olympic, I became one of Sjef lover, and Yes, this "Triple Trouble Archery" channel replaced when I could not find any of your youtube record in Tokyo 2021. The headaches, did it has any relation with your bow weight? as I found, since Rio, you have the highest BW among the professional archers.

[@the_love_we_have_for_horses]

Brave decision, Good luck.

[@abcdefgh8530]

Hi Sjef Do you have any plans of starting online archery coaching like Jake Kaminski. I guess it can be a great future plan and you can also help the global archery community through your knowledge.