The purpose of the “Shooter Spotlight” is to help shooters get to know their fellow competitors a little bit better. We cover a wide range of shooters from “Marksman to Master.” This is the 33rd interview in the series.
Tom Csenge
Where do you call home?
Keene, NH
How long have you been shooting?
12 years
How did you get involved in shooting competitively?
I first started shooting with my dad. I always really enjoyed shooting with him, then when I was ten I started to learn how to shoot competitively with the local junior team and coaches Larry Parker Sr. and Jr. I started shooting local matches in the New England area and also training with Erik Hoskins. Once I gained enough shooting skills I started traveling to matches like the USA National Championships and Jr. Olympics where I was able to qualify for the National Development Team and began shooting Internationally.
What is a little known fact about yourself that your fellow competitors might not know?
I recently got engaged and I will be getting married in June 2010. I will also be shooting as a resident athlete at the Olympic Training Center.
What do you consider your finest shooting achievement.
I have many achievements that I am proud of but the one I am the most proud of was winning both 3×40 rifle and Air rifle in the 17th Meeting of Shooting Hopes match in Plzen Czech Republic.
What is your favorite pre-match meal?
I typically like to eat foods that will help with sustained energy, such as protein and carbs. Pasta and steak dinners are some of my favorites.
What is your favorite post match drink?
I usually have to drink a lot of water to stay well hydrated, but Chery Coke is on of my favorite drinks anytime.
Do you have a favorite shooting range?
I really like shooting on the OTC range as well as the University of Kentucky range.
Do you have any short term and/or long term goals?
My short term goals are to win team and individual 2010 NCAA Championships. My long term goals are to make the Olympic Team and win Gold.
What shooting skill are you currently focusing your energy on?
Currently I am putting a lot of energy in to my mental training skills and I am working on controling heart rate and mental focus.
Thanks Tom for sharing a little bit about yourself with the pronematch.com community!
I enjoyed the Tom Csenge article. I shot in the Winter League in N.H. and Vermont with Tom before he went to college, and he won the league his last year in High School. I am not surprised to hear very good and clear goals and plans for every question he responded to.
Good Shooting to Tom as he moves up to the “big league” in shooting.