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Carson Lingle- Focusing During Shooting, Recovering From a Miss & Shooting Preparations
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Carson Lingle- Focusing During Shooting, Recovering From a Miss & Shooting Preparations

31 Mar, 2025
In this conversation, Carson Lingle shares his journey in clay shooting, discussing his accomplishments, coaching experiences, and the mental challenges he faces in the sport. He shoots a Beretta SL2 with a Greenwood Custom Stock. He emphasizes the importance of coaching, the mental game, and strategies for overcoming performance anxiety. Carson also reflects on achieving a state of flow during competitions and outlines his future goals in the sport...
Blaize Whitehead - Prep for Competition, Trusting the Process, Confidence & Faith
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Blaize Whitehead - Prep for Competition, Trusting the Process, Confidence & Faith

24 Mar, 2025
Blaize Whitehead shares his journey in the shooting sports, discussing his early experiences, significant achievements, and the challenges he faced along the way. He emphasizes the importance of mindset, confidence, and positive reinforcement in improving performance. Blaize also shares his training techniques and preparation strategies for competitions, highlighting the balance between confidence and performance. The discussion provides valuable...
Isobel Ziluca - Sporting Clays Mechanics vs Mental Game, Challenges, Growth and Respect for All
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Isobel Ziluca - Sporting Clays Mechanics vs Mental Game, Challenges, Growth and Respect for All

11 Mar, 2025
Isobel Ziluca shares her journey into the world of sporting clays, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of as national sporting clays association lady’s super-veteran shooter. She discusses her late start in shooting, the importance of mentorship, and her advocacy for greater recognition and support for women in shooting sports. Dawn and Isobel talk about the mechanics of shooting and the mental game. As a student of Anthony Matarese Jr., Isobel...
Dominic Bethel: Coaching , Shoot Payouts, Gamebore US, Club Management & Gun Industry Challenges
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Dominic Bethel: Coaching , Shoot Payouts, Gamebore US, Club Management & Gun Industry Challenges

05 Mar, 2025
Dominic Bethel shares his journey from IT consulting to becoming a prominent figure in the clay shooting industry. He discusses his experiences in competitive shooting, the acquisition of Meadows Clay Sports, and the challenges faced during the pandemic. Bethel highlights the growth of GameBore Ammunition and its distribution, as well as the management dynamics at Meadows. He emphasizes the importance of diverse perspectives in management and the...
Brandy Elrod - Paralympic Shotgunner, Youth Shooter Challenges & Lady Outdoor Lifestyles Magazine
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Brandy Elrod - Paralympic Shotgunner, Youth Shooter Challenges & Lady Outdoor Lifestyles Magazine

20 Feb, 2025
Welcome Brandy Elrod, a paralympic shooter, coach, and the owner/editor of Lady Outdoor Lifestyles Magazine to Clay Mastermind with Dawn Grant: Mental Excellence & Industry Insight. Dawn and Brandy talk youth shooter challenges, the importance of mental training in shooting sports, who the likely first Lady HOA National Champion will be, much more on this episode. Brandy is an accomplished shooter having held a position on the All-American Team with...
Jim Lowery - Sporting Clays as a Legacy Vet, Shooting Fundamentals & Mindset
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Jim Lowery - Sporting Clays as a Legacy Vet, Shooting Fundamentals & Mindset

13 Feb, 2025
Jim Lowry, an 86-year-old clay shooter, shares his journey from engineering to becoming a passionate participant in sporting clays. He discusses the importance of mental preparation, visualization, and self-confidence in shooting, drawing parallels between golf and clay shooting. Jim emphasizes the significance of setting realistic goals and enjoying the learning process, while also addressing the mental barriers that can hinder performance. His insights...
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