Overcoming COVID-19 Challenges: Amber English Discusses Training for the Olympics

In this compelling interview, renowned Alabama and Georgia leadership coach, Kelvin Redd, sits down with Olympic gold medalist Amber English. They explore her inspiring journey in women's skeet shooting, her progression in the sport, and how she rose to become a dominant figure in shooting sports amidst the impact of COVID-19.
English's shooting career took flight at the tender age of 12, progressing rapidly and earning her a spot on the national team. By 2010, she was making waves on the international stage, adding four world cup medals to her accolades. She joined the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit in 2017, continuing her training regimen at Fort Benning, Georgia, amidst the trials of canceled matches and training difficulties due to the pandemic.
She talks openly about how her journey to Olympic glory in Tokyo was a test of mental strength, maintaining focus, and staying motivated despite the looming pandemic concerns and alterations to her routine. The Tokyo Olympics saw English not only qualifying for the Olympic team but also overcoming her nerves and shooting a perfect score in the qualification round, subsequently clinching the gold medal. This marked a historic milestone for American shooting sports.
Living in Colorado Springs, known as Olympic City USA, Amber shares the complexities of balancing her rigorous training schedule and school during these unprecedented times. She divulges her experience of regaining motivation, focusing on her 20/20 vision, conducting mock matches, and getting accustomed to the new types of shooting shells introduced during this period.
Throughout this conversation, English shares her experiences, discussing the nervousness she felt speaking publicly about her journey. Her tale is a testament to the importance of hard work and determination in achieving dreams and serves as an inspiration for aspiring athletes, demonstrating how they too can triumph over adversity.
Tune into this interview to gain insight into Amber English's remarkable journey, her experience of the Olympic Games, her trials leading up to it, and her invaluable advice for young athletes in these challenging times.
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Powerful to hear an Olympic Champion say they have lost more than they have won. Key insight to the value of the journey