Mental Training Physical Training Training Programs
Mental Training
- Linking Belief, Drive and Imagery in a Champion (Page 16), by Launi Meili, Olympic gold medalist, U. S. Air Force Academy Rifle Coach. USA Shooting News, Jul-Aug09. How a shooter’s thoughts, beliefs and imagery influence what that shooter can achieve.
- Adding Imagery to Your Training Plan (Page 15), by Launi Meili, Olympic gold medalist, U. S. Air Force Academy Rifle Coach. USA Shooting News, Sep-Oct09. Some practical tips on how to add imagery techniques to a training plan.
Physical Training
Please also see the Rifle and Pistol pages for discipline-specific physical training resources.
- Postural Considerations for Rifle and Pistol Shooters, by Dr. Cathy Arnot, USA Shooting Team Physical Therapistotherapist. USA Shooting News, January/February 2010. A review of physical therapy interventions and postural alignment considerations that are essential to high performance rifle and pistol shooting.
- Shooting is a Physical Sport, by Sergeant First Class Teresa DeWitt, USAMU International Shotgun Team. USA Shooting News, January/February 2010. An exercise and fitness routine recommended by a long-time shotgun shooter and member of many USA Shooting National Team.
- Impingement of the Shoulder, by Bob DuVall, Sports Medicine of Atlanta. This article discusses one of the most common causes of adult shoulder pain--impingement of the shoulder. Risks, symptoms, diagnosis and treatments options are all addressed.
Training Programs
- Reaching New Heights, by Sergey Luzov, National Pistol Coach. USA Shooting News, January/February 2010. Comments on what athletes must do in order to achieve high performance levels in any shooting discipline.
- Ticket to Train, by David Johnson, National Rifle Coach. USA Shooting News, September/October 2009. Some tips to maximize training results through time management and planning.
- Ticket to Train Worksheet, by Dave Johnson
- Training Plan Book Excerpt, by Dave Johnson, National Rifle Coach. A plan to help you identify your goals, how to accomplish those objectives and monitor progress.
- Setting and Sorting Goals, by Dave Johnson, National Rifle Coach.
- US Team Goals Worksheet
- Building Your Training: A Three Stage Match Preparation Technique, by Sergey Luzov, National Pistol Coach. USA Shooting News, July/August 2010. A three-part match preparation plan for pistol shooters.
- Match Strategies for Shooters, by Sergey Luzov, National Pistol Coach. USA Shooting News, July/August 2007. How do you deal with the obstacles in a match? This article will help you identify a plan to overcome distractions and return to the fundamentals.
