How to Set Realistic Expectations Before Your First Competition with Ian Miner | Ep 007 from The Cadre Podcast

How to Set Realistic Expectations Before Your First Competition with Ian Miner | Ep 007

1 hour 26 minutes Posted Feb 13, 2026 at 2:51 pm.

Managing Expectations in Competition Shooting 1:03 - Teamwork, Training Efficiency & Content Creation 5:15 - Applying Techniques from Training to Competition 7:15 - Bag Placement, Positions & Real-World Application 15:49 - Why Calling Your Shot Changes Everything 22:57 - Learning from Mistakes & Staying Consistent 31:47 - Team Dynamics, Accountability & the NRL Hunter Pro-Am44:12 - The Value of Local Matches & Community Building 44:27 - Overcoming Intimidation & Building Confidence 45:35 - Intentional Training & Making Every Round Count 1:04:35 - The Real Purpose of Competition & Personal Growth 1:05:42 - Managing Expectations & Learning from Failure 1:08:27 - Ego, Fear of Failure & Why You Need to Compete Anyway 1:09:09 - The Role of Mentors & Community in Your Development 1:15:53 - Imposter Syndrome at the Firing Line 1:20:57 - Teaching Style, Relatability & Reading the Room 1:25:40 - Building a Strong Instructor Team 1:25:55 - Upcoming CADRE Classes & Training Opportunities 1:26:33 - Final Thoughts & How to Connect With Us

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Join us as we break down the mental side of precision rifle competition and get real about what it takes to step onto the line and grow as a shooter. Phillip Velayo is joined by Jon and Ian Miner for an honest conversation about managing expectations, overcoming the fear of failure, and why ego is the number one thing keeping shooters from ever signing up. We cover the importance of calling your shot, troubleshooting positions in real time, and how local matches are one of the most underrated tools for building consistency and confidence. Whether you're a hunter, competitor, military, or law enforcement — if you've ever talked yourself out of signing up for a match, this episode is for you.

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