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In this episode of the Tru2Shooters Podcast, hosts Tyler Wildman and Michael Fitzner sit down with none other than Les Lala III — NSSA World Champion skeet shooter, coach, and all-around class act — for a powerful conversation about comeback, competition, and keeping perspective. 🙌

From his early days playing college football to stepping away from the game to raise a family — and then making an unforgettable return to the skeet world — Les shares how faith, perseverance, and community have shaped his journey both on and off the field.

Hear Les talk about:
🔥 His legendary 1999 World Championship win over Wayne Mays
💪 The mental game that separates good shooters from great ones
🎯 What it’s like to shoot alongside legends like Bill Burke, Sheaffer Stanfill, and Houston Deshotels

💬 His coaching philosophy and how he’s helping the next generation find their rhythm in skeet

This episode is full of heart, humility, and hard-earned wisdom — a reminder that in this sport (and in life), iron truly does sharpen iron. ⚡️

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In this powerhouse episode of the Tru2Shooters Podcast, hosts Tyler Wildman and Michael Fitzner sit down with none other than Todd Bender — the winningest skeet shooter in history, 26-time NSSA World Champion, and the first-ever NSSA Master Instructor. Recognized worldwide as the leading authority in shotgun instruction, Todd brings decades of championship experience and teaching wisdom to the conversation.

From his early training with England’s CPSA to coaching Olympic athletes and mentoring the next generation, Todd shares what it really takes to compete at the highest level. The guys dive into the mental side of skeet, the importance of fundamentals, and why coaching has become as rewarding to him as collecting championships.

🎯 What to Expect:
✔️ Lessons from Todd’s journey to 26 World Championships
✔️ How mental preparation separates winners from the rest
✔️ The evolution of skeet and its growing global community
✔️ Todd’s role as NSSA Master Instructor and mentor to champions
✔️ Tips for athletes at every level — from youth to seasoned competitors

Whether you’re stepping onto the field for your first registered shoot or chasing titles at the national level, this episode is packed with insight from one of the sport’s true legends.

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In this hilarious and heartfelt episode of the Tru2Shooters Podcast, hosts Tyler Wildman and Michael Fitzner sit down with two of the sport’s most entertaining athletes — Steve “Woody” Wood and Dessislav “Dess” Ivanov. Shooting partners, travel buddies, and all-around crowd favorites, Woody and Dess share their journey from a small New York gun club to competing at the World Skeet Championships.

From Woody’s AA Doubles win and their epic road trip stories, to squad camaraderie, equipment choices, and even why pizza might be the ultimate skeet sponsor, this conversation has it all. Between the laughs, they also open up about respect on the field, the importance of having a strong squad, and the best advice they have for new and youth shooters.

🎯 What to Expect:
✔️ Woody’s World Skeet Championship highlights (and cereal out of trophies 🏆)
✔️ Dess’ Bulgarian roots, humor, and why having a good squadmate matters
✔️ The role of respect, sportsmanship, and fun in skeet shooting
✔️ Gear talk — Beretta, Krieghoff, Briley tubes, and more
✔️ Advice for youth: find a buddy, keep it fun, and just start shooting
✔️ Plenty of pizza, punchlines, and behind-the-scenes laughs 🍕😂

Subscribe now, and follow @Tru2Shooters on Instagram and Facebook for more conversations that bring out the heart (and humor) of the clay target world. 🎙️🔥

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