How to Set Realistic Expectations Before Your First Competition with Ian Miner | Ep 007

Join us as we break down the mental side of precision rifle competition and get real about what it takes to step onto the line and grow as a shooter. Phillip Velayo is joined by Jon and Ian Miner for an honest conversation about managing expectations, overcoming the fear of failure, and why ego is the number one thing keeping shooters from ever signing up. We cover the importance of calling your shot, troubleshooting positions in real time, and how local matches are one of the most underrated tools for building consistency and confidence. Whether you're a hunter, competitor, military, or law enforcement — if you've ever talked yourself out of signing up for a match, this episode is for you. TIMESTAMPS  0:00 - Managing Expectations in Competition Shooting  1:03 - Teamwork, Training Efficiency & Content Creation  5:15 - Applying Techniques from Training to Competition  7:15 - Bag Placement, Positions & Real-World Application  15:49 - Why Calling Your Shot Changes Everything  22:57 - Learning from Mistakes & Staying Consistent  31:47 - Team Dynamics, Accountability & the NRL Hunter Pro-Am 44:12 - The Value of Local Matches & Community Building  44:27 - Overcoming Intimidation & Building Confidence  45:35 - Intentional Training & Making Every Round Count  1:04:35 - The Real Purpose of Competition & Personal Growth  1:05:42 - Managing Expectations & Learning from Failure  1:08:27 - Ego, Fear of Failure & Why You Need to Compete Anyway  1:09:09 - The Role of Mentors & Community in Your Development  1:15:53 - Imposter Syndrome at the Firing Line  1:20:57 - Teaching Style, Relatability & Reading the Room  1:25:40 - Building a Strong Instructor Team  1:25:55 - Upcoming CADRE Classes & Training Opportunities  1:26:33 - Final Thoughts & How to Connect With Us TRAIN WITH US: https://www.thecadretraining.com Download The Cadre DOPE Card:  https://www.thecadretraining.com/resources 🎯 CONNECT WITH THE TEAM: Follow Ian: https://www.instagram.com/unextraordinaryman Follow Phillip: https://www.instagram.com/velayo_0317 Follow Jon: https://www.instagram.com/thecadre.jon Follow The Cadre: https://www.instagram.com/thecadre.training Listen to us on: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0WhBQn3hUE1XarAFwAd2OU Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cadre-podcast/id1806120803 Precision Through Chaos