A highly accomplished and adaptable shooter, he has earned numerous major titles across both junior and senior divisions, proudly representing England and Great Britain on many international stages. What began as casual outings to local gun clubs with his father and friends around the age of 10 quickly developed into a deep passion. By 19, he had claimed the coveted Masters title, and by 21, he had captured every junior championship in both World Sporting and FITASC. His success carried over into the senior ranks, where he continued to add to his medal count, including victories at the Beretta World Sporting in 2019 and the Clay Shooting Classic in 2022. His impressive résumé also features silver finishes at the English Open Sporting, English Open Compak, UK Open Compak, and the British Grand Prix FITASC.

<description>&lt;p&gt;A highly accomplished and adaptable shooter, he has earned numerous major titles across both junior and senior divisions, proudly representing England and Great Britain on many international stages. What began as casual outings to local gun clubs with his father and friends around the age of 10 quickly developed into a deep passion. By 19, he had claimed the coveted Masters title, and by 21, he had captured every junior championship in both World Sporting and FITASC. His success carried over into the senior ranks, where he continued to add to his medal count, including victories at the Beretta World Sporting in 2019 and the Clay Shooting Classic in 2022. His impressive résumé also features silver finishes at the English Open Sporting, English Open Compak, UK Open Compak, and the British Grand Prix FITASC.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

A highly accomplished and adaptable shooter, he has earned numerous major titles across both junior and senior divisions, proudly representing England and Great Britain on many international stages. What began as casual outings to local gun clubs with his father and friends around the age of 10 quickly developed into a deep passion. By 19, he had claimed the coveted Masters title, and by 21, he had captured every junior championship in both World Sporting and FITASC. His success carried over ...

Phil Gray:  Championship winning shooter and coach

Mike Luongo has been part of the sporting clays world for a long time. He has coached some of the best young shooters in the sport and loves helping others get better. He spends as much time shooting as he can, and wants to see the sport grow.Mike’s journey started like anyone else—learning, practicing, and working hard to improve. Over the years, he’s gained a lot of experience and turned his passion into coaching and mentoring others. If you want to hear his story, learn how he got to where he is today, or improve your shooting, he’s always happy to help.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Mike Luongo has been part of the sporting clays world for a long time. He has coached some of the best young shooters in the sport and loves helping others get better. He spends as much time shooting as he can, and wants to see the sport grow.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mike’s journey started like anyone else—learning, practicing, and working hard to improve. Over the years, he’s gained a lot of experience and turned his passion into coaching and mentoring others. If you want to hear his story, learn how he got to where he is today, or improve your shooting, he’s always happy to help.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Mike Luongo has been part of the sporting clays world for a long time. He has coached some of the best young shooters in the sport and loves helping others get better. He spends as much time shooting as he can, and wants to see the sport grow. Mike’s journey started like anyone else—learning, practicing, and working hard to improve. Over the years, he’s gained a lot of experience and turned his passion into coaching and mentoring others. If you want to hear his story, learn how he got to wher...

Mike Luongo:  How he became a shooter and a coach plus youth shooting tips

Listen as we talk about the incredible rise of junior sporting clays sensation Connor Daniel. From the great state or Georgia, Connor has accomplished more in four short years than most shooters dream of in a lifetime. With the guidance of coach Zach Kienbaum and the support of some of the best names in the shooting industry, Connor&apos;s dedication and talent have earned him a spot on the prestigious pro squad for 2025 after a phenomenal 2024 season.As a high school senior, Connor is navigating the exciting journey of finding a college that aligns with his academic and shooting goals, all while looking to dominate every tournament he attends in 2025. In this episode, we’ll discuss his rapid ascent in the sport, the role of top-tier coaching and mentorship, his standout performances, and what’s next for him.Get ready for an inspiring story of hard work, talent, and unrelenting passion for sporting clays.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Listen as we talk about the incredible rise of junior sporting clays sensation Connor Daniel. From the great state or Georgia, Connor has accomplished more in four short years than most shooters dream of in a lifetime. With the guidance of coach Zach Kienbaum and the support of some of the best names in the shooting industry, Connor&amp;apos;s dedication and talent have earned him a spot on the prestigious pro squad for 2025 after a phenomenal 2024 season.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;As a high school senior, Connor is navigating the exciting journey of finding a college that aligns with his academic and shooting goals, all while looking to dominate every tournament he attends in 2025. In this episode, we’ll discuss his rapid ascent in the sport, the role of top-tier coaching and mentorship, his standout performances, and what’s next for him.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get ready for an inspiring story of hard work, talent, and unrelenting passion for sporting clays.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Listen as we talk about the incredible rise of junior sporting clays sensation Connor Daniel. From the great state or Georgia, Connor has accomplished more in four short years than most shooters dream of in a lifetime. With the guidance of coach Zach Kienbaum and the support of some of the best names in the shooting industry, Connor's dedication and talent have earned him a spot on the prestigious pro squad for 2025 after a phenomenal 2024 season. As a high school senior, Connor is navigating...

Connor Daniel: The making of a Champion

Gary Fitzjarrell and Brett Seibert share their experiences hosting a major tournaments like the US Open at Northbrook Sports Club.  From carefully designing challenging yet fair targets to ensuring top-tier hospitality.  They discuss the planning required to meet the expectations of competitors as well as handling the inevitable challenges, such as addressing complaints and finding ways to improve. Please keep in mind that Gary is on this episode and there is no telling what you may hear.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Gary Fitzjarrell and Brett Seibert share their experiences hosting a major tournaments like the US Open at Northbrook Sports Club.  From carefully designing challenging yet fair targets to ensuring top-tier hospitality.  They discuss the planning required to meet the expectations of competitors as well as handling the inevitable challenges, such as addressing complaints and finding ways to improve.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Please keep in mind that Gary is on this episode and there is no telling what you may hear.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Gary Fitzjarrell and Brett Seibert share their experiences hosting a major tournaments like the US Open at Northbrook Sports Club.  From carefully designing challenging yet fair targets to ensuring top-tier hospitality.  They discuss the planning required to meet the expectations of competitors as well as handling the inevitable challenges, such as addressing complaints and finding ways to improve.  Please keep in mind that Gary is on this episode and there is no telling what you ma...

Gary Fitzjarrell and Brett Seibert:  The 2024 US Open Northbrook Style

Turner Parcell has cemented his place at the top of the sporting clays world in 2024, going head-to-head with some of the best in the country. A Krieghoff shooter from South Carolina, Turner has proven to be a serious competitor, consistently delivering standout performances. In this episode, we talk about his incredible season, where he secured major wins including a recent Runner Up finish at the South Central Regional in Texas, M1 at the Caribbean Classic, Jack Links, and Seminole Cup, along with a 3rd place finish at the World Sporting Championship, and several other top finishes. We also talk about Turner’s journey, his training regimen, and what it takes to be a top contender in the sport.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Turner Parcell has cemented his place at the top of the sporting clays world in 2024, going head-to-head with some of the best in the country. A Krieghoff shooter from South Carolina, Turner has proven to be a serious competitor, consistently delivering standout performances. In this episode, we talk about his incredible season, where he secured major wins including a recent Runner Up finish at the South Central Regional in Texas, M1 at the Caribbean Classic, Jack Links, and Seminole Cup, along with a 3rd place finish at the World Sporting Championship, and several other top finishes. We also talk about Turner’s journey, his training regimen, and what it takes to be a top contender in the sport.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Turner Parcell has cemented his place at the top of the sporting clays world in 2024, going head-to-head with some of the best in the country. A Krieghoff shooter from South Carolina, Turner has proven to be a serious competitor, consistently delivering standout performances. In this episode, we talk about his incredible season, where he secured major wins including a recent Runner Up finish at the South Central Regional in Texas, M1 at the Caribbean Classic, Jack Links, and Seminole Cup, alo...

Turner Parcell:  The guy we told you about

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