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RE: newcomer to the stage

WKYHNTR — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:49:30 GMT

I just started last year and called in the KY state and was very nervous because it was my first. This weekend I called in the Grand Nationals (for the first time, and it was my second calling contest) and to me I wasn't as nervous as I was at state. So I agree with both that the more you do it and the more confident you are in your calling the more success you will have. Just don't worry about the audience because most of them are wanting to be in your shoes! Have fun with it! Next best thing to hunting for me!

RE: newcomer to the stage

EmilyOliver♥ — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:37:36 GMT

I've been calling for 8 years and I still get so nervous I get sick at my stomach. But like Jason said, the more confident you are the better! I always just take my deep breaths and never look at the crowd. It helps me a lot!

RE: newcomer to the stage

turkeyslayer_85 — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 21:05:51 GMT

"The pro-staffers are just like you, no different."

Maybe next time I want be so intimidated when I have to call right behind you.

RE: newcomer to the stage

jyoung — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:22:29 GMT

Man, I don't even call competitively, but I know when a great caller ask me to call for them I get nervous just doing that so I can't even imagine getting in front of a crowd of people, some of which are awesome callers, and performing. Y'all have all the respect in the world from me!

RE: newcomer to the stage

Jason Isabelle — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:51:45 GMT

Turkey Slayer,

I've been calling in contests for 3 years and still have my fair share of "butterflies" before going on stage. I do find though, that the more confindent I am before I get up there, the less nervous I am. If I've been super busy and haven't been able to practice as much as I would like before a contest, I'm more nervous than if I've practiced a bunch and am running the calls really well. So the best advice that I can give you is to put in your time practicing, so that you feel really confident before you get up there. That should help to settle your nerves a bit. Best of luck on the stage!

Jason

RE: newcomer to the stage

Turkenator — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:43:08 GMT

Good Post Sadler.

newcomer to the stage

turkeyslayer_85 — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:24:56 GMT

I've only been in a couple of contests and had a blast, but i can't seem get rid of my stage fright.Everytime I see some of the pro-staffers I forget everthing I know about turkey calling. Can anyone give me any advice that might help me keep cool while up on stage?