California Clays

Desi Edmunds - World and National Sporting Clays Champion

I interviewed, Desirae Edmunds, multiple-time World Champion, National Sporting Clays Champion, multiple time Team USA team Captain and multiple time All-American. She has also been a 16x member of Team USA. Desi's accolades in the clay shooting sports are impressive. Desi is a trailblazer for women in the shotgun shooting sports and has been a great role model and ambassador for its growth.Desi is not only a competitive shooter but she is also a sought after clay shooting coach and has helped many shooters, including myself, improve our game.Please tune in on this episode while we cover topics including her journey into the sport, her training regimen, and her experiences with different types of guns. We discuss the importance of mental preparation and building confidence. The conversation also touched on Desi's routines, her favorite aspects of the sport, and her future goals.If you like the episode, please be sure to like and subscribe! Thanks!

Brett Seibert - GM of Northbrook Sports Club

I interviewed Brett Seibert. General Manager of Northbrook Sports Club and NSCA Executive Council Member. Brett and I discussed a variety of topics, including his experience on what it is like managing a world-class gun club.The growth of the club under his leadership and how the club built a supportive and active membership. He also talks about the new initiative that the NSCA is pondering, a recreational association to help grow the sport and make clay target shooting accessible to more folks in the United States.If you like this content, please be sure to like and subscribe! Thanks!

Jake James - 2024 CA State Sporting and FITASC Champion

In this episode of California Clays, I interview Jake James, the 2024 California State Champion in both FITASC and Sporting Clays.In just four years, Jake has risen to the top of the competitive sporting clays world in California and has quickly established himself as a serious contender on both the regional and national stages.We explore the key factors behind his rapid progression between 2020 and 2023, including his health and wellness routines, mental strategies for building confidence, and his approach to consistent performance under pressure.Jake also shares insights into how he prepares for tournaments, and we also discuss why he carries a gallon jug of water with him everywhere he goes.

Derrick Mein - U.S. Olympian, World and National Champion.

I interview, 2020 and 2024 US Olympian, multiple time World and National Champion, Derrick Mein. Derrick is known as one of the best All Round shotgunners in the world. We discuss his experience and approach to competitive shooting, his gun setup, and mental strategies. Derrick also shared the lessons he's learned from competing on the largest stages including his Olympic journey and his World FITASC win. Our conversation also touched on his switch from his Kolar Max Lite Sporter to his Krieghoff Parcour X.

Gary Fitzjarrell Interview

I interview Gary Fitzjarrell, 5th generation shotgunner, former All American, former Team USA Member, member of numerous All State Teams, holder of multiple State Titles, and inducted into the Illinois State Hall of Fame. Now retired from farming, Gary is the owner and operator of FLC Shooting Grounds in Whitehall, IL. He is also the Admin for one of the largest Facebook clay shooting groups, "Clay Shooting!". Gary and I talk about his family's background in shotgun sports and the evolution and future of clay sports in the U.S. We explored challenges in the industry, such as classification systems, target setting, and attracting new participants. We discuss the importance of social aspects and fellowship in shooting events and at clubs. The conversation also touches on Gary's experiences as a gun club owner, his participation in professional tours, and potential strategies for growing the sport and appealing to diverse demographics.