National Sporting Clays Association

Back-to-back US Open Champion Todd Hitch joins the latest episode of Sporting Clays Nation to talk about his recent victory and the mental preparation behind his performance.🎙️🏆

“The big thing is rest, reset, regroup, make sure your brain’s in the right spot.”

Todd breaks down how he monitors his technique, builds confidence in practice, and keeps his mind focused when the pressure is on.

Listen to the full conversation on the latest episode of Sporting Clays Nation!

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Ennio Mattarelli (5 August 1928-23 August 2026)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ennio Mattarelli, founder of Mattarelli and inventor of the Mattarelli Trap Machines. Ennio was a great Italian sport shooter and Olympic Champion. He was a Gold Medalist at the 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics, Gold Medalist at both the 1961 World Championship in Oslo and the 1969 World Championship in San Sebastian. He was also a Bronze Medalist at the 1973 World Championship in Melbourne. At the time of his passing, he was the oldest surviving Olympic Gold Medalist in Italy. As a human being he was one of the most genuine, generous and friendly individuals you would ever meet. It was almost impossible to talk to him when he attended matches due to his popularity. He was also one of the cofounders of Perazzi and designed numerous fi****ms such as the Rottweil Paragon shotgun and Sauer 200 rifle. He was also an avid hunter, returning every year to his property in Africa where he spent quality time hunting and enjoying the scenery and the people. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

We extend our deepest condolences to his family, daughters Silvia, Monica, and Manuella, Mauro, Massimo and granddaughter Viola. RIP.

Reminder - We’re going LIVE on Facebook this Wednesday, August 26 at 10:30 AM CT for the random drawing of the Pro Squad for this year’s National Championships! 🏆

🚨 MARK YOUR CALENDARS!🚨

We’re going LIVE on Facebook next Wednesday, August 26 at 10:30 AM CT for the random drawing of the Pro Squad for this year’s National Championships! 🏆

Who will be shooting together on the Pro Squad? 👀 Tune in LIVE to find out!

📅 Wednesday, August 26
⏰ 10:30 AM CT
📍 Right here on Facebook

Make sure you tune in!

🚨 MARK YOUR CALENDARS!🚨

We’re going LIVE on Facebook next Wednesday, August 26 at 10:30 AM CT for the random drawing of the Pro Squad for this year’s National Championships! 🏆

Who will be shooting together on the Pro Squad? 👀 Tune in LIVE to find out!

📅 Wednesday, August 26
⏰ 10:30 AM CT
📍 Right here on Facebook

Make sure you tune in!

This is what a day on the course should look like! 😄

Sporting clays is for everyone—from first-time shooters to seasoned competitors and every skill level in between. Come out, have fun, break some targets, and enjoy everything this sport has to offer!

Tag us in your favorite photos—we want to see them! 📸

The Sporting Clays Nation Podcast is looking for its next host.🎙️⬇️

A great host is made of curiosity, not credentials.

Nineteen episodes in, Cliff Seibert is stepping away at year's end. This chair puts you in the room where the sport gets decided — across from the shooter who just took Nationals, beside the owner of one of the great clubs, in front of the people running the NSCA. You're there for the moment the champion finally exhales and the story behind the score comes out.

A producer handles the recording, editing, publishing, and every technical decision. Your job is the conversation.

Paid, contracted position. Compensation amount on request. Twenty-six episodes to start, and we want someone who'll be there a lot longer than that. Podcast experience is a plus — a love of this sport is what counts.

To apply, send a resume, a link to anything you've hosted, or record 5–10 minutes of you interviewing someone about anything. Phone audio is perfect. We're listening for how you ask questions.

[email protected] — deadline Monday, September 14.

Share this with anyone who talks too much and listens well.

📍Planning ahead for Nationals?

Be sure to save this map to your phone for quick and easy navigation during the 2026 National Sporting Clays Championships.

We'll see you in San Antonio this October!

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Episode 20 of Sporting Clays Nation Podcast! 🎙️

We were joined by two of our sport’s most driven professional shooters, coaches, and industry professionals, Joseph Pinchin and Dominic Grossi!

Joseph shares his take on the recent World FITASC Championship and his experience competing in Portugal, while Dominic reflects on his previous overseas performances and what makes international competition such a unique challenge.

From competing on the world stage to the mindset it takes to perform overseas, there’s plenty to unpack in this episode.

🎧 Tune in now wherever you listen to Sporting Clays Nation!

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