Training Group Live by PSTG

USPSA Grand Master Joel Park and panel discuss all aspects of training and competing in practical shooting. Full episodes are available at PSTG.US

TGL EP 290 - How Effective are Modes of Training? 07/21/2026

TGL EP 290 - How Effective are Modes of Training? Most people have heard of things like accuracy mode or match mode, but what is required to make that work? Nick Young and I dig into the details of what we think matters and share what we think about in practice. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/42104995

TGL EP 289 - Can You Get Too Far into the Weeds? 07/14/2026

TGL EP 289 - Can You Get Too Far into the Weeds? Details matter, but when can they get to be too much? Andreas, Kyle and I discuss gun setup preferences and debate the benefits of process vs outcome focus. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/42029750

TGL EP 288 - How Drills are Made with Professor Kim 07/07/2026

TGL EP 288 - How Drills are Made with Professor Kim Today you’re in for a treat. Professor Kim explains his process for making drills. Let us know what other topics you’d like Hwansik to cover. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/41799860

TGL EP 287 - Process vs Results 06/30/2026

TGL EP 287 - Process vs Results It’s easy to play word games and when talking about process vs results you can easily justify anything you want to. Max Gates and Nick Young join the conversation to share their ways of thinking and how they assess improvement. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/41685695

TGL EP 286 - Learning How to Learn 06/23/2026

TGL EP 286 - Learning How to Learn Kenny Florian is talented at anything he does, but just being talented doesn’t ensure he’ll learn nuances in a new hobby right away. Kenny and I talked about his growth as a shooter and the process of learning. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/41685680

TGL EP 285 - Teaching with Kyle McNabb 06/16/2026

TGL EP 285 - Teaching with Kyle McNabb Kyle and I have taught a few classes together with more already scheduled. We discussed observations and takeaways from Kyle teaching his first open enrollment class and ways to ensure students get the most from class. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/41553950

TGL EP 284 - Takeaways from the PSTG Summit 06/09/2026

TGL EP 284 - Takeaways from the PSTG Summit The PSTG summit is a unique training event. Andreas, Kyle and I discussed the changes made to the event this year and what we learned in our personal training. We also give a few hints about possible changes for next year. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/41553935

TGL EP 283 - The Biggest Obstacles We’ve Faced in Shooting 06/02/2026

TGL EP 283 - The Biggest Obstacles We’ve Faced in Shooting Sometimes there is an aspect of shooting that seems almost impossible to pass. Kenny Florian and Nick Young are here to share the biggest hurdles they’ve worked through in their shooting and hopefully their perspectives will help you as you improve. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/41059745

TGL EP 282 - What to Expect at the PSTG Summit 05/26/2026

TGL EP 282 - What to Expect at the PSTG Summit The PSTG Summit is coming up and there isn’t anything quite like it. Andreas and I discuss expectations, what you should bring, and how to get the most from the summit and any class you attend. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/41386280

TGL EP 281 - Behind the Scenes at Nighthawk Custom 05/19/2026

TGL EP 281 - Behind the Scenes at Nighthawk Custom Today is something a little different. I’m joined by Chris Redfern at Nighthawk Custom. Chris gives us some behind the scenes of what goes into a custom gun shop and some education for someone in the double stack 1911/2011 market. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/41059695

TGL EP 280 - Evaluating Shooting Instructors Part 2 05/12/2026

TGL EP 280 - Evaluating Shooting Instructors Part 2 There is a lot of educational material out there, but how do you separate the treasure from trash? Nick Young and Max Gates join me in sharing the things we look at when evaluating instructors, class formats and teaching styles. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/40974465

TGL EP 279 - Evaluating Shooting Instructors Part 1 05/05/2026

TGL EP 279 - Evaluating Shooting Instructors Part 1 There is a lot of educational material out there, but how do you separate the treasure from trash? Nick Young and Max Gates join me in sharing the things we look at when evaluating instructors, class formats and teaching styles. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/40974440

TGL EP 278 - Building Skills Quickly and Efficiently 04/28/2026

TGL EP 278 - Building Skills Quickly and Efficiently Adrain and Kyle have a lot of experience teaching shooting to a variety of skill levels. We discussed the most effective ways they’ve discovered for building skills quickly and the coaching methods they use at work. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/40733180

TGL EP 277 - New Ideas for Marksmanship Training 04/21/2026

TGL EP 277 - New Ideas for Marksmanship Training Kyle’s Bucket Drill has been going very well and we’ve received a lot of good feedback on it. Andreas has been using the drill in classes, and we discuss the setup and what we are seeing for results. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/40733175

TGL EP 276 - Just Go Faster 04/14/2026

TGL EP 276 - Just Go Faster A common correction I give in class is just telling people to go faster, but what is the desired output? Nick Young joins the conversation to explain why he uses that feedback in class and shares some helpful ways to direct your focus. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/40733170

TGL EP 275 - Red Shirts in Training 04/07/2026

TGL EP 275 - Red Shirts in Training I receive a lot of great feedback about content with Kyle McNabb talking training. I asked Kyle to talk about the lessons he’s learned as he moved from one of the best shooters in his department to the guy teaching everyone else how to improve. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/40360620

TGL EP 274 - Max Gates Interview 03/31/2026

TGL EP 274 - Max Gates Interview Max Gates is a smart guy that has a lot to offer but rarely speaks unless spoken to. I’ve known Max for a few years, and I asked him to share his thoughts on a variety of topics such as teaching, training and the pitfalls in the shooting community. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/40360590

TGL EP 273 - PSTG Standards Drill 03/24/2026

TGL EP 273 - PSTG Standards Drill For the first time, Ben, Hwansik and I taught back to back classes together. We used all new drills and introduced an standards drill in the class that was designed to test all areas of shooting. We discussed the class, the standards and some interesting takeaways. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/40355820

TGL EP 272 - Real Talk with Christian Sailer Part 2 03/17/2026

TGL EP 272 - Real Talk with Christian Sailer Part 2 This is part 2 of my conversation with Christian Sailer. Chrisian has won everything there is to win and continues to dominate. We sat down to talk about what Christian thinks matters and doesn’t matter for training as well as some misunderstood topics like hit factor math. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/40137795

TGL EP 271 - Real Talk with Christian Sailer Part 1 03/10/2026

TGL EP 271 - Real Talk with Christian Sailer Part 1 Christian Sailer has won everything there is to win and continues to dominate. We sat down to talk about what Christian thinks matters and doesn’t matter for training as well as some misunderstood topics like hit factor math. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/40137765

TGL EP 270 - Handsome Kyle’s New Drill 03/03/2026

TGL EP 270 - Handsome Kyle’s New Drill One of the things I appreciate about Kyle is he’s always looking for better ways to do things. He’s created a new drill that is quite interesting and I plan to try in some of the classes I teach. Andreas shares some recent discoveries with match performance and bringing the best version of yourself when you need to perform. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/40131055

TGL EP 269 - Getting Used to and Testing New Gear 02/24/2026

TGL EP 269 - Getting Used to and Testing New Gear Kyle talks about Testing Gen 6 Glocks and his thoughts so far. I talk about being a Nighthawk owner and the learning curve getting up to speed with it. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/40131045

TGL EP 268 - Sometimes Less Is More 02/17/2026

TGL EP 268 - Sometimes Less Is More Sometimes you get to a point in practice where you don’t feel like it’s being productive. Maybe pushing more will yield a breakthrough, or it could just be time to call it a day. Nick and Geoff are here to discuss where that point is and how to get the most from your practice. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/40000955

TGL EP 267 - Different Guns Require Different Inputs 02/10/2026

TGL EP 267 - Different Guns Require Different Inputs Each handgun recoils a little differently, requires a different minimum grip pressure and different amount of input to return. Nick Young, Jeff and I get into the nuances of determining preferences in guns and how each gun has something to teach you. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/39923235

TGL EP 266 - All About Shot Show 02/03/2026

TGL EP 266 - All About Shot Show This was my first year at Shot Show and it wasn’t exactly what I was expecting in several ways. Nick Young is a veteran of Shot Show and we discussed what show is and isn’t and if you should have any interest in attending. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/39923210

TGL EP 265 - Podcasting with an Admin 01/27/2026

TGL EP 265 - Podcasting with an Admin I sometimes make jokes about getting the police department admin to sign off on things like training, gear and other expenses. It just so happens I know an admin that is a part of an impressive program. I sat down with my friend, Jesse, to gain a better understanding of how fundamental changes to law enforcement training are made. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/39765870

TGL EP 264 - The 3 Most Important Things for Training 01/20/2026

TGL EP 264 - The 3 Most Important Things for Training Listeners love list episodes. Nick Young and I each came up with a list of the 3 most important things for training. Some of them might surprise you, but they are all things I wish I knew when I started shooting. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/39732500

TGL EP 263 - Testing Equipment and Match Strategy 01/13/2026

TGL EP 263 - Testing Equipment and Match Strategy Andreas and I have been using the offseason for testing equipment. We each talk about what we’ve been working on, and Andreas shares the process he’s working on to be more effective in matches. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/39636480

TGL EP 262 - Shooting and Teaching at a High Level 01/06/2026

TGL EP 262 - Shooting and Teaching at a High Level Adrian is an interesting guy that shoots and teaches at a high level. We talked about his evolution as an instructor and his approach to training as he’s grown in skill and understanding of shooting. IG: sierraonetrainingobjectives Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/39545380

TGL EP 261 - Learning from a Bad Match 12/30/2025

TGL EP 261 - Learning from a Bad Match Andreas's last match of the year didn't go as planned. He shares what happened with me and Kyle and we talk through some ideas to bring to training. We also talk about training with and without background music and why it could possibly help or hurt your performance. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/39400590

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