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Published on: April 13, 2021
[…] an improved personal best high score. She plans to continue marksmanship after graduation and, as a lover of dying and styling hair, is aiming to join the cosmetology field. “With all I do, I hope to do well and live without too much stress,” she said. Good luck to Saylet and all of the other athletes moving on to compete in the CMP Virtual Championships! Learn more about the match and the accompanying CMP Three-Position National event by visiting the […]
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Published on: April 13, 2021
[…] advantage of the accompanying range segment outdoors. The popular Rifle Marksmanship 101 course also witnessed a rain-filled day, but the protective covering of the impressive 600-yard electronic John C. Garand Range kept participants dry and able to complete the class, without issue. The rifle course was led by the talented collective of CMP’s Highpower Team members Sara Rozanski, Danny Arnold, Bob Gill, Nick Till and Ryan Vander Poppen. Other recently added events included the Garand Bench Match, featuring stabilization equipment […]
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Published on: April 13, 2021
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) rifle program was founded in 1993 by the Father of UAB Athletics, Gene Bartow. Head coach Lori Goodwin has been at the helm of the program since 1995 and just completed her 25th season. A native of the Birmingham area, Goodwin was a member of the inaugural team in 1993 and served as captain of the squad in 1994 and 1995. In the past five years, the Green and Gold has burst onto […]
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Published on: April 2, 2021
[…] as you execute shots exactly the way you want. Making yourself uncomfortable during training may require some creativity, but it is possible. The key is to make sure that you are staying on task and performing shots how you want to without responding to distractions. Like any other situation in a competition, it ultimately comes down to executing as many quality shots as possible. Don’t be afraid to get creative with training for pressure, but also be open to trying different […]
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Published on: March 24, 2021
[…] event each July and August to take part in the several competitive, educational and purchasing opportunities offered on the grounds. Attending the National Matches has become a tradition that has moved through the generations, with some returning year after year, without fail. The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP), the entity that has helped facilitate the National Matches since 1996, has compiled a list of recognition of those who have attended the event for 20, 30 or even 50 years. These individuals […]
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Published on: March 3, 2021
[…] of nerves…but from my experience, nerves are a good thing! Young athletes often have a belief that if they could just eradicate nerves, they would be much closer to professional athletes. The truth is, no one competes in the Olympics without being nervous. If you prepare for a big competition for months or years and you are not nervous, that is actually a bad sign! It means the competition isn’t meaningful to you. All professional athletes experience nerves, they just […]
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Published on: February 28, 2021
Now Featuring Smallbore CAMP PERRY, Ohio – The Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) annual Camp Perry Open indoor air gun match is fast approaching! Celebrating its 15th season, the 2021 Camp Perry Open will boast an exciting new schedule, including a smallbore rifle match (featuring modern scoring technology) and an educational pistol clinic – led by one of the country’s most renowned marksmen! The 2021 Camp Perry Open will be held in May for sporter and precision air rifle athletes and air pistol […]
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Published on: February 24, 2021
[…] courses of fire at their home ranges on CMP-provided Orion paper targets or electronic targets. The targets are then returned to CMP staff for recording. The matches are is a unique opportunity for individuals to compete against others from around the nation without ever having to leave their home ranges. Events in the Aces Postal lineup include 3×20 Junior Sporter and Precision Air Rifle, 3×20 Adult Sporter and Precision Air Rifle and 60 Shot Rifle and Pistol matches. Results are combined into […]
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Published on: February 17, 2021
[…] event each July and August to take part in the several competitive, educational and purchasing opportunities offered on the grounds. Attending the National Matches has become a tradition that has moved through the generations, with some returning year after year, without fail. The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP), the entity that has helped facilitate the National Matches since 1996, has compiled a list of recognition of those who have attended the event for 20, 30 or even 50 years. These individuals […]
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Published on: January 27, 2021
[…] event each July and August to take part in the several competitive, educational and purchasing opportunities offered on the grounds. Attending the National Matches has become a tradition that has moved through the generations, with some returning year after year, without fail. The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP), the entity that has helped facilitate the National Matches since 1996, has compiled a list of recognition of those who have attended the event for 20, 30 or even 50 years. These individuals […]
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Published on: January 17, 2021
[…] autopilot. Block any distractions out which would pull your performance down. Focus on your plan – follow through. Don’t let outside distractions set the pace for your performance. Have a process/game plan, then stick to it. We all know some fast shooters. They are the ones who shoot their slow fire in three minutes, leaving you to think you are behind and rushed. Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain. Shoot your game. You don’t have to be rude […]
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Published on: January 5, 2021
[…] your best to keep up the communication between a prospective coach/assistant coach. Advice for college athletes? While college athletics is a full time commitment, don’t forget to enjoy yourself in the moment. From the words of Ferris Bueller, “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it” Advice for graduating college seniors? As you leave the program, do your best to give back to the community that brought you up and molded […]