Videos tagged with Olympic Training Center

Kelly Reisdorf, CEO of USA Shooting, discusses the organization's recent successes, including five Olympic medals in 2024, and outlines plans for 2025. Key initiatives include strengthening junior programs, fostering partnerships with NCAA rifle teams, and increasing industry support to identify and develop future Olympic talent across shotgun, rifle, and pistol disciplines. The organization relies on industry partners for funding, as it does not receive government subsidies.

Rachel Martin, a member of the US National Shooting Team, discusses her 15-year journey in rifle shooting, starting at age eight. She highlights her progression from junior teams to NCAA championships and now training at the Olympic Training Center. Martin emphasizes the critical role of mental fortitude in competitive shooting, detailing strategies like meditation and self-awareness, and shares insights into the psychological challenges and the importance of resilience after mistakes. She also mentions key sponsors like USSA Shooting, Ely, Peltor, and Winchester, and her personal support from Elite Shooting Sports.

This video features Paralympic bronze medalist McKenna Dahl discussing her experience in 10-meter air rifle shooting. She highlights the extreme precision required, with targets the size of a period and bullseyes divided into tenths for decimal scoring. Dahl emphasizes the significant mental fortitude and dedicated training, including sports psychology and mindfulness, necessary to compete at an elite level, especially under pressure.

McKenna Dahl, a Paralympic Bronze Medalist, discusses her journey in 10-meter air rifle shooting. She highlights the Paralympics' parallel nature to the Olympics and the sport's inclusion since 1976. Dahl shares her introduction to shooting at age 12 through a camp for disabled youth, leading to competitive aspirations and training at the Olympic Training Center.

This video from USA Shooting features an interview with Paralympic hopeful and Resident Athlete Mike Tagliapietra at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. The discussion likely covers his journey, training, and aspirations within the Paralympic shooting disciplines. The video aims to highlight athletes on the USA Shooting team and their dedication.

Coach David Johnson of the USA Shooting Team discusses the dedication and multi-faceted training required for Olympic rifle athletes. He highlights the importance of years of practice, technical refinement, physical conditioning, and mental preparation, often involving sports psychologists and nutritionists. Athletes are sourced from collegiate programs and military units like the Army Marksmanship Unit.