What does it take to move 4,000 miles from home to a new city & school sight unseen and become a national champion? Gabriela Zych has the answer.In this episode, Sandy Adams sits down with Gabriela Zych, University of Memphis rifle standout and the first national champion in Memphis rifle history. Gabriela shares her journey from Anchorage, Alaska to Memphis, how she discovered shooting in high school, and how mindset, consistency, and perseverance helped her build a record-breaking career both on the range and in the classroom.She opens up about her training, competing under pressure, balancing academics with athletics, and the mental discipline that drives her success.HIGHLIGHTS:How Gabriela discovered rifle in high school and decided to stick with itHer move from Alaska to Memphis to pursue her sportThe mental discipline behind precision shooting and high-pressure competitionsCompeting outdoors at the USA Shooting National ChampionshipsMaintaining a 4.0 GPA while excelling at the national levelJournaling, mindset, and building resilience as tools for successHer goals for coaching and giving back to the sportGabriela’s story shows that growth comes from showing up, trusting yourself, and putting in the work—even when stepping into the unknown.NIL Opportunities: HEREFollow Gabriela on Social Media:Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/zychgabrielaInstagram: @zych.gabriela  |  X: @zychgabbiFor full show notes, visit:https://5thqrtpodcast.com/2025/11/12/ep-80-gabriela-zych-rifle/Send us a text. Grab my new book, "The Visionary Personal Brand Playbook" and start building your brand today.  Grab your copy at sandy-adams.com/playbookSupport the showFollow The 5th Quarter Podcast:Instagram | Threads | X | Facebook | Linkedin | Youtube 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite platform.📺 Watch on our Youtube channelConnect with us: Website | EmailFollow Host Sandy Adams on Instagram | Linkedin | X | YouTube | Website