Ep. 27 - Matt Boswell, Caesar Guerini, 8000+ Registered Targets Per year!

In this episode of Shoot From the Hoop, host Jeff Jensen welcomes Arizona sporting clays competitor Matt Boswell for a conversation about dedication, consistency, and competing at a high level while balancing family and career.A father of three, Matt discusses how he manages to shoot approximately 8,000 registered targets each year, competing virtually every week throughout Arizona’s shooting season from September through May. His commitment to continual improvement and his passion for the sport have made him a familiar face on courses across the Southwest.Episode Highlights• Matt’s journey into competitive sporting clays.• Balancing family life with an active tournament schedule.• Why shooting weekly has been instrumental in his development as a competitor.• His approach to practice, tournament preparation, and maintaining consistency.• Shooting as a member of Caesar Guerini’s shooting team and what he values in his equipment.• Winning the prestigious Phoenix 200, one of Arizona’s premier sporting clays events.• The importance of the Arizona sporting clays community and the friendships built through competition.• Advice for new shooters looking to improve and enjoy the sport for years to come.Key Takeaways• Improvement comes from consistent competition and purposeful practice.• Success is built over thousands of targets, not a single tournament.• Family support makes competing at a high level possible.• Confidence grows through preparation, experience, and trusting your process.• The sporting clays community is one of the sport’s greatest strengths.Whether you’re an experienced tournament shooter or just getting started, Matt’s story highlights the dedication, discipline, and enjoyment that make sporting clays such a rewarding pursuit.Be sure to subscribe to Shoot From the Hoop for more conversations with the top competitors, coaches, and ambassadors in FITASC and sporting clays.