With eight years of coaching experience, Croatian shotgun coach Tomislav Petravić has quickly established himself as one of the country's emerging high-performance coaches. Combining his role as Croatia's National Team Leader with personal coaching responsibilities, he works closely with elite athletes across Trap and Compact Shotgun disciplines.
Based in Croatia, Petravić has guided athletes to success on the international stage, including coaching Anton Glasnović to a remarkable 125/125, equalling the World Record in Trap at the 2025 ISSF World Championships in Greece. Since 2024, he has represented Croatia at European Championships and ISSF World Cups, bringing valuable international experience to the latest edition of Coach's Corner.
Based in Croatia, Petravić has guided athletes to success on the international stage, including coaching Anton Glasnović to a remarkable 125/125, equalling the World Record in Trap at the 2025 ISSF World Championships in Greece. Since 2024, he has represented Croatia at European Championships and ISSF World Cups, bringing valuable international experience to the latest edition of Coach's Corner.
What is your coaching philosophy in one sentence?
In Trap, the winner is not the one who shoots the hardest, but the one who trains the smartest; therefore, I build shooters through precise technique, routine, and a winning mindset.
What is the one habit you try to build in every athlete you coach?
Unwavering discipline in the pre-shot routine; every single shot must have the identical preparation, regardless of whether the previous one was a hit or a miss.
At elite level, what separates a good shooter from a great one?
The ability to "reset" instantly after a mistake and maintain maximum focus during moments of extreme pressure.
How do you balance technical training with mental preparation?
Technical skills are honed through repetition and automation of movement, while mental strength is integrated through situational training and final-round simulations where every shot is treated as decisive.