Monthly Archives: February 2013

I know, I know… you have heard of a Pre-Shot Routine and you are thinking “What is she talking about? A Post-Shot Routine? Doesn’t she mean a Pre-Shot Routine?” Nope, sorry, I mean a Post-Shot Routine and I would even venture to say that Clay Shooters could benefit significantly from a Post-Shot Routine. And it’s not just a Post Shot that will serve you well… there is tremendous advantage from

Like most athletes, Clay Shooters want to Perform with Confidence and in the Zone. But, unfortunately, they face a few obstacles that hold them back. Rather than having Confidence going into an event, station or peg; Clay Shooters tend to worry about their abilities, whether they have practiced enough, if they deserve to be at the level of competition they are at or which they are striving for, or if they will be able to shoot the rabbits. After...

This past week, I had three Clay Shooters fly in from out of state and worked with several others via Skype or phone. Like the rest of us, Clay Shooters think their challenges are unique to them, but, in reality, the details may be different but the scenarios are the same. Every Clay Shooter I have worked with could benefit from more consistent and deliberate Planning, Preparing and Better Focus.

If a Clay Shooter steps up to a station or peg and...

The ongoing gun control debate has several different aspects, but is currently mostly defined by overheated political rhetoric in the aftermath of ongoing gun violence atrocities. As a mental trainer and hypnotherapist who has been in private practice for 13 years I have had the honor to closely observe the mental happenings of thousands of people and reached the careful conclusion, that where it concerns gun violence, we need to focus on identifying...

If you are doubting, worrying, fearing, or having expectations during your Planning and Preparing you are actually setting yourself up for a struggle, and your focus and performance will suffer. What is ideal is to have a perfect mix of Calm Alertness, a perfect marriage of Peaceful Attentiveness. This interesting combo comes with practice and […]

Seminole Cup is Around the Corner!

February 20-24

I am very excited to be attending my first Seminole Cup! As one of the first big events of the year, many of my Clay Shooting Mental Training clients are wondering if they can perform like they have been practicing. Although I have been working with Clay Shooters for about 4 years, with well over 60 Clay Shooters that have hired me and several dozen which are active clients, I have yet to see many...