Unlock Your Full Potential
Inspiring clay target athletes and coaches to achieve their personal best at the local, national, and international levels.
About the Academy
Our Mission
The Brandmeyer Shooting Academy (BSA) is dedicated to unlocking excellence in clay target shooting by providing access to world-class instructors, cutting-edge technology, and outcome-oriented techniques.
Valuing your BSA Performance Profile®, our instructors offer a balanced mix of in-person and virtual training sessions. This approach allows athletes and coaches to refine their skills and master advanced visual, mental, and physical techniques, helping them excel in the pursuit of success in shooting sports.
"Medals are earned during training. Competition is just where you pick them up" - Larry Brandmeyer.
Who We Are
Core Values
We ask all our athletes and coaches to proudly represent the academy by living the HITS core values.
- Hard work (and Commitment)
- Integrity in training and competition
- Train like you compete. Compete like you train
- Safety above all else
Guiding Principles
- We believe proficiency in all six critical dimensions of clay target shooting is necessary to unlock potential.
- We cultivate foundationally sound athletes and coach-athletes by aligning to one common shooting methodology and mindset. Based on your BSA Performance Profile®, we unlock personal excellence through tailoring.
- We develop excellence in clay target shooting by adopting the 50\50 and Periodization Principles.
- We expect each athlete or coach-athlete to set goals and train to achieve them.
- We value community by fostering ongoing connections among athletes and coach-athletes through networking activities, including virtual interactions and training via our academy portal.
Target Audience
Who We Train
- Athletes: Dedicated clay target shooters of all ages who are willing to put in the work to excel. BSA prioritizes scholastic and USA Shooting athletes but is open to all.
- Coaches: Committed coaches looking to maximize their athletes' potential by investing in their own. Priority is given to scholastic and USA Shooting coaches, but all are welcome.
Disciplines We Train
- Trap: International & American
- Skeet: American
- Sporting Clays: NSCA & FITASC
How We Train
- A mix of in-person and virtual individual or group settings
- Via three targeted training tracks based on the BSA Performance Profile.
Growth & Development Approach
Many athletes and coaches unintentionally limit their growth by practicing without a clear purpose or by only preparing for ideal conditions. This approach often results in minimal progress and unnecessary frustration.
To address this, BSA developed the Total Athlete Principle—a training model grounded in research showing that athletes who spend 50% or more of their time on training beyond live-fire practice improve 50% faster than those who do not. This 50/50 Principle®, combined with a commitment to Hard Work and integrating cutting-edge Technology, is how we unlock full potential.
Central to the Total Athlete principle is an assessment of capabilities, supported by the BSA Performance Profile® factors and the BSA Development Framework®. From there, and relative to your goals, we create a tailored BSA Periodization Training Plan® that evolves as you progress. Our training guides individuals through mastering fundamentals to developing purposeful training habits and multi-dimensional skill sets required to be a high-performance athlete in our sport.
Stay Connected & Continue Your Development with BSA
Your journey with BSA doesn’t end when your training class or one-on-one session does. We provide ongoing opportunities to stay engaged, continue learning, and refine your skills long after your session is complete.
- Access the BSA Online Portal – Connect with other athletes and coaches in our private forum, explore training tools, and stay informed about upcoming academy events.
- Utilize BSA Training Facilities – During open hours, take advantage of our fitness center, simulator, and specialized tools designed to enhance performance.
- Engage with Expert Insights – BSA instructors regularly post new content, training strategies, and discussion topics to encourage continuous learning and idea-sharing among athletes and coaches.
BSA also maintains strong relationships with key organizations such as ISSF, USAS, NSSA, NSCA, ATA, and SCTP, ensuring our athletes and coaches are well-prepared to compete and excel within each federation’s culture and expectations.
