At the time of this video, Jessica Strasser and Makayla Scott were teens talking about the shotgun sports and they continue to serve as prime examples of how adolescents can latch onto structure and accountability in a manner that is fun and exciting. Their origins and development with the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) have proven the robustness of the initiative’s holistic motto to aid in young athletes reaching their potentials.
Jessica Strasser, now a senior on the Hillsdale College Shotgun Sports Team, is majoring in Economics and Applied Mathematics. As a “consistent scorer” and having “medaled individually in a variety of events,” according to the Shotgun Sports Team Facebook page, Jessica is a shining success story. She is a testament to how letting in the excitement of teamwork and the shooting sports can handrail learning and citizenry.
Makayla Scott has had a direct impact on other youths and their connection with the shooting sports. As of a year ago, she’d found a home with the MidwayUSA Foundation effort, “Field of Dreams” and works with other adolescents on some of the practical principles of life: handling successes and losses, discipline and establishing shooting fundamentals that pave the way to victory.
But, you don’t need to hear it from me. Read about these blooming adults and watch their own testimonials to witness that they’re not only stellar role models to others, but also, proof to themselves of what they’re capable of presently and beyond. -IBR
Seventeen-year-old Jessica Strasser’s interest in shooting began around age 10 when she started to hunt with her older brother and father. Her passion in the shotgun sports came after trying many other sports. She’s now been shooting competitively for 5 years as a member of the Waterford Wolverine Shooting Team. “There’s nothing I’d rather be doing than shooting,” said Jessica.
Sixteen-year-old Makayla Scott failed at virtually every sport she tried. Then, one day her father and brother introduced her to a shotgun and she fell in love. “I never knew 1 broken clay could change my life,” said Makayla. “Shooting sports introduced me to a world I didn’t know existed! I’ve met so many amazing people that have helped me along the way.”
Motivating! View the original post here. Find out more about the SCTP program here. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the NSSF’s important program, Project ChildSafe.
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