Podcast - S1, Ep12: 

Matt Sobotka (Scoring Committee)

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In this episode of the PRS podcast, Ken Wheeler interviews Matt Sobotka, an engineer and shooting enthusiast from Iowa. They discuss Matt's journey into the shooting sports, his experiences as a match director, and the intricacies of hosting events like the Southern Iowa Showdown. The conversation delves into the importance of feedback in match design, the challenges of scoring in competitions, and the future of the Precision Rifle Series (PRS) community. Matt shares insights on how engineering principles apply to shooting and match directing, emphasizing the need for simplicity and fairness in competition design. In this conversation, Matt Sobotka and Ken Wheeler discuss the intricacies of performance metrics in shooting sports, the importance of building a diverse team to improve the scoring system, and the challenges of balancing the interests of different shooter groups. They explore various scoring models and how to adapt to the growth of the sport while engaging the community for feedback and improvement.

Keywords: PRS podcast, shooting sports, match directing, engineering, Southern Iowa Showdown, competition, scoring committee, community growth, event hosting, shooting journey, performance metrics, scoring system, shooting sports, team dynamics, shooter community, competition, data analysis, scoring models, PRS, shooter engagement