GNS Clays

Gianna Santo started shooting sporting clays at 10 years old in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and turned competitive passion into expert instruction. She's a 2-time Vermont State Champion, earned Master Class status at 15, and has logged over 57,000 registered targets at top courses across the United States.

Her coaching comes from real championship experience—years of training under shooting pros Anthony Matarese and Diane Sorantino at A.I.M Shooting School in New Jersey. She shoots a custom-stocked Beretta DT11 built to her exact specs by Rich Cole of Cole Fine Guns & Gunsmithing.

Gianna's method breaks down into three phases:

• •Focus — Identify what you're already doing right and what needs work. She doesn't scrap your technique and replace it with hers.

• •Reflect — Put new skills into real-world practice at the range so they stick.

• •Refine — Build on everything you've learned to keep improving.

What sets her apart: She analyzes your existing technique, keeps what works, and fixes what doesn't. One student who was struggling in AA class went from frustrated to earning 25 Master Class punches, shooting his first 50 straight, and his highest score of 97—all after working with her.

• •Absolute beginners — People brand new to shotguns and sporting clays
• •Competitive shooters — Athletes in AA, A, or Master Class looking to break through plateaus
• •Casual shooters — People who want to improve their game without the competition pressure

"She did NOT tell me to stop what I was doing and do things her way. Instead, she analyzed what was working for me and what was not." — David E., New Hampshire

• •SCTP Certified Level 1 Shotgun Instructor
• •NSCA Certified Level 1 Instructor
• •Bonded & Insured
• •Featured in NRA Family, Clay Target Nation, Dead Pair Podcast, and major publications

Currently based out of Southwest Florida, available year-round. Coaching happens at local clubs and ranges.