Ep. 3 - Ryan Holmes - Student of the Game, Target Setter, Sporting Clays Leader

In this episode of Shoot from the Hoop – All Things FITASC & Sporting Clays, I sit down with Ryan Holmes, a true student of the game and a respected voice within the sporting clays and FITASC community.Ryan is someone who doesn’t just show up to compete — he studies, travels, observes, and constantly refines his approach. From coast to coast, Ryan has immersed himself in the sport, gaining insight not only as a shooter, but as a target setter, strategic thinker, and leader within the community.🧠 What We Cover in This Episode:• Target Setting Philosophyo What makes a great target versus a forgettable oneo Balancing fairness, challenge, and flowo Seeing presentations through the eyes of different classes of shooters• The Mental Gameo Preparation vs. expectationo Staying present shot-to-shot• Student of the Game Mindseto Why traveling to shoots matterso Learning from different clubs, terrains, and target styles• From Construction Management to Sporting Clayso Ryan’s professional background in construction o How project planning, systems thinking, and leadership translate• Entrepreneurship & Leadershipo Giving back to the sporting clays and FITASC communityo Building something bigger than personal scores🧩 Why This Conversation MattersRyan Holmes represents the modern sporting clays competitor — analytical, intentional, mentally disciplined, and community-focused. Whether you’re a weekend shooter, a Master-class competitor, or someone interested in target setting and course design, this episode delivers insights that translate directly to better shooting and deeper appreciation of the sport.