Shooter Spotlight: Will Godward

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 44th interview in the series.

Will Godward

Where do you call home?
I grew up in a little country town called Moonta in South Australia. Then moved to the states capital Adelaide two years ago to train under the National coach.

How long have you been shooting?
Since 2007.

How did you get involved in shooting competitively?
I joined a Smallbore club in Adelaide SA. From there i purchased a .22 rifle Anshultz 2013, and started training. In the club I started to learn about the Olympics etc, and the path to get there. From there my first ISSF match was in September 2007 and I shot a 1110 in 3 position.

What is a little known fact about yourself that your fellow competitors might not know?
I am a musician and studied the piano for 18 years. I am also a photographer.

What do you consider your finest shooting achievement.
It was this year competing at the Munich Air RIfle Grand Prix. Shooting the highest ever score shot by an Australian at an International event!

What is your favorite pre-match meal?
Chicken Parmigiana Schnitzel.

What is your favorite post match drink?
Well once the Match is over and all the gear has been put away, a nice cold beer is always good!

Do you have a favorite shooting range?
I really enjoyed Munich, and also the Beijing Range is pretty awesome, but I will always enjoy my home range in South Australia Wingfield!

Do you have any short term and/or long term goals?
My short term goal is qualifying for the Commonwealth Games and also training for the world cup in Fort Benning. Long term goal is of course Olympics 2012, and to always learn and improve!

What shooting skill are currently focusing your energy on?
I have been working on my rhythm in a competition, and trying to sustain that during a match.

Thanks Will for sharing a little bit about yourself with the pronematch.com community!

About H

Dan started shooting competitive smallbore in 1986. During his Junior career, he earned two national junior team titles as well as local and regional wins. After a 10 year year hiatus to attend college and start a family, Dan returned to the sport and has added local, sectional and regional wins to his shooting resume. Dan is a Distinguished Rifleman, National Record Holder, U.S Dewar Team Member, Black Hawk Rifle Club Member, Digby Hand Schützenverein member, and is the founder of pronematch.com. He lives in Massachusetts with his wife and 2 children.
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