Conquering Self-Doubt in Competition – Ep 6 w Gabby Franco

When pressure is on, even elite shooters feel it. In this episode of Making Shooters Better, host Terry Vaughan sits down with Olympic shooter and coach Gabby Franco to talk openly about nervousness, self-doubt, and how mindset shapes performance.

Gabby shares lessons from her competitive career and coaching experience, breaking down how perspective, self-acceptance, and mental training can help shooters stay calm and focused when it matters most. This conversation goes beyond winning and losing and dives into building resilience that carries over into life on and off the range.

🎯 In this episode, you’ll hear about:
– Why nervousness often comes from self-doubt and comparison
– How redefining success can reduce pressure in competition
– Mental techniques to stay calm and focused under stress
– Why failure is not the end, but part of growth
– How perspective and support systems build resilience

If you’ve ever felt your confidence slip during a match or training session, this episode offers practical insight you can apply right away.

👉 Watch the full episode and subscribe to Making Shooters Better for more conversations focused on safe, responsible, and effective training.

Be sure to follow Gabby Franco to learn more about her coaching, mental performance insights, and work with shooters of all levels.
Website: www.gabbyfranco.com
Instagram & Twitter/X: @GabbyFrancoTS4
YouTube and LinkedIn: Gabby Franco

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