Team Tryouts

Tryouts, Some Parting Thoughts…

By Coach

Hi guys, I’ve been home for a day or so, and I’d like to discuss some things moving forward to Lodi. The team, as a whole performed very well; there were issues, however. Equipment There were shooters with too hot of loads, improperly sized brass, and sights that were not level. These are all, basic,… »

Sacramento Tryouts-Final Report

By Coach

I got a bit behind on the blog entries…my apologies. Analyzing scores and reviewing plot sheets threatened to bury me in Dennis Flaharty’s motor home (parked on the range, HDTV, A/C, hot coffee, wireless internet…really roughing it!).Thank God for Tom Whitaker, who took control of the firing line for most of the weekend. Each shooter… »

Pictures from Day 1

By Coach

I’m having some drama posting pics to the blog. Here’s a link to my Flickr account. Alternately, click on the link in the Blogroll (below and right of the home page)…. »

Day 1 Report

By Coach

The day began with a brief from the Captain, Dennis Flaharty. The team would be broken down into squads. Each coach (Jim O’Connell, Bob Meade, Rick Hunt, Gary Rasmussen, and Gene Rucks) would have a squad each firing order. Due to a scheduling conflict, we had no pit pullers for todays shoot. The sixth squad… »

Sacramento Tryouts

By Coach

Arrived last night and was treated to a sumptuous meal at chez Gamboa. Bob and Janet Gamboa have opened up their lovely home, generously allowing me to bask in the glow of the good life. Deer and wild turkeys abound on this hilltop property about 15 miles from the range. Today most of the prospective… »