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Blaize Whitehead - Prep for Competition, Trusting the Process, Confidence & Faith - Clay Mastermind

Clay Mastermind with Dawn Grant: Mental Excellence & Industry Insights Season 2 Episode 13

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Blaize Whitehead shares his journey in the shooting sports, discussing his early experiences, significant achievements, and the challenges he faced along the way. He emphasizes the importance of mindset, confidence, and positive reinforcement in improving performance. Blaize also shares his training techniques and preparation strategies for competitions, highlighting the balance between confidence and performance. The discussion provides valuable insights into the mental aspects of shooting and the significance of maintaining a positive outlook. In this conversation, Blaize Whitehead shares insights on the mental and physical aspects of shooting, emphasizing the importance of trusting one's intuition, preparation, and maintaining faith in oneself. He discusses how confidence plays a crucial role in performance and the necessity of understanding personal goals and mindset. The dialogue also touches on the significance of planning and the mental game involved in shooting, highlighting the balance between having fun and being serious about the sport. Blaize expresses his aspirations for the future, including teaching others and competing at higher levels.

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Email: blaizewhitehead@yahoo.com

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Takeaways

-Blaize Whitehead is a 23-year-old shooting instructor from Pennsylvania.
-He has achieved notable success in shooting competitions, including the 2025 All-American first team.
-Blaize emphasizes the importance of tracking progress to recognize improvement.
-Confidence plays a crucial role in performance, and maintaining a positive mindset is essential.
-He suggests rehearsing plans before shooting to build confidence.
-Blaize learned to focus on effort rather than just outcomes in competitions.
-He believes in the importance of taking breaks before competitions to avoid burnout.
-Blaize practices shooting techniques that build confidence leading up to events.
-Preparation and planning are key to success in shooting.
-Understanding personal goals helps in planning and execution.
-The mental aspect of shooting is often more significant than the physical.
-Future aspirations include teaching and competing at higher levels.

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