As a coach the choice is yours: “Do I check the archer’s equipment first or do I look at their shooting ability; do I offer them a ‘quick fix’ or a sustainable coaching intervention?” However, ideally you want archers to stick with you, so empathy, understanding and conscientious personal care is what I (and all the top coaches) advocate, whether it be in a paid or amateur capacity, in your own club, or as a visiting coach, does not matter as long as you realise it is all client-led & client-compatible.