Bulgaria
Bulgarian Shooting Union
Role in Shooting for Success
National federation expertise in athlete development, education, sports administration and project coordination.
Shooting for Success · Erasmus+ Sport
From athlete experience to a future in sport.
S4S supports young shooting athletes aged 16–23 as they develop pathways into coaching, sports administration and grassroots leadership.
Project 101245611Dual careersEuropean cooperation
The project
Shooting sport creates knowledge, discipline and resilience that can shape a lifetime of contribution.
Keeping experience inside the sport.
Shooting for Success connects research, education and practical resources so young athletes can move confidently towards coaching and administration roles—while clubs and federations strengthen their grassroots future.
Five focus areas
One connected approach to the future of shooting sport
Each focus area responds directly to the needs of athletes, coaches, clubs, federations and local communities.
Focus 01
Dual Career Development
Balance sport, education and the transition into future professional roles.
Focus 02
Coaching & Education
Turn athlete experience into ethical, motivating and effective coaching practice.
Focus 03
Club Management & Administration
Build practical capability in finance, operations, events and promotion.
Focus 04
Grassroots Growth
Strengthen participation, community engagement and long-term athlete retention.
Focus 05
Inclusion & Sustainability
Create accessible pathways for diverse and underrepresented communities.
The pathway
Experience becomes opportunity
S4S helps athletes recognise transferable strengths and apply them in roles that sustain the sport.
A pathway is not always linear. Education, mentorship and practical resources support every transition.
- 01
Athlete
Recognise your strengths
Discipline, focus, resilience and sporting knowledge become transferable assets.
- 02
Coach
Learn to guide others
Develop communication, ethics, psychology and effective training practice.
- 03
Administrator / Leader
Strengthen the system
Shape clubs, events, finance, visibility and inclusive grassroots programmes.
Project results
Four outputs designed to create lasting value
Research informs education; education feeds the platform; recommendations support sustainable grassroots development.
Output 01
Research Report
Best practices for grassroots shooting and athlete dual-career development.
Output 02
Educational Programme
Learning for coaching, management, administration and career transition.
Output 03
Online Platform
An ongoing hub for coaching and administration resources.
Output 04
Recommendation Report
Recommendations for sustainable grassroots development.
The consortium
European cooperation, shared sporting purpose
Shooting for Success brings together three experienced organisations from Bulgaria, Serbia and Germany, combining national federation expertise with practical grassroots club experience.
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Serbia
Serbian Shooting Federation
Role in Shooting for Success
National federation expertise in research, competition structures, athlete development and coaching.
Germany
HSG München
Role in Shooting for Success
Grassroots club expertise in training, participation, club management and practical shooting-sport development.
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