


Anthony I. Matarese Jr. – Chief Instructor/Founder of A.I.M. Shooting School
Anthony I. Matarese Jr. of Pennsville, NJ was born in 1984 and started shooting at six years old. At age 10 he started shooting competitive sporting clays and began studying the art of shooting under the guidance of Olympic Medalist Dan Carlisle.
Anthony’s list of accomplishments is long, impressive and still growing. Anthony is recognized as one of the top competitors in the world and in 2014 Anthony became the youngest shooter in history to be inducted into the National Sporting Clays Hall of Fame. In 2016 Anthony became the first American to win the World Sporting Clays Championship. In 2020 Anthony became the first person win all 4 major titles during his shooting career: The US Open, National Championship, World Sporting Clays Championship, and the World FITASC Championship. While Anthony’s shooting career is still in full swing he is considered the most successful American Sporting Clays shooter of all time based on his National and International performances.
Anthony began his teaching career at the young age of 14 and many of his students have gone on to have great success at the national and international level. Anthony is recognized as one of the very best shooting instructors in the world. Anthony’s dedication to the game and his passion to pass on what he has learned to other shooters is evident in this teaching. He has become one of the leaders in the shooting world and his experience will make you a better shooter. Anthony is a Graduate of Franklin and Marshall College where he earned degrees in both Business Finance and Economics. Anthony teaches shooters of all experience levels from first time shooters to world-class shooters. Book a lesson with Anthony to learn from the best shooting instructor / coach in the world.
Major Accomplishments:
27 Time All-American Team Member
16 Time Member of Team USA Sporting Clays
15 Time Member of Team USA FITASC
3 Time Browning / Briley Champion
4 Time Great American Champion
6 Time New Jersey State Champion
5 Time All-Around HOA at National Championship
3 Time National FITASC Champion
2 Time East Coast Championship HOA
2001 US Open Runner-Up
2005 US Open Course Designer
2006 Seminole Cup Champion
2006 US Open Third Over-all
2006 World FITASC Bronze Medalist (Tied for Gold Medal, lost in shoot-off)
2007 US Open Third Over-all
2008 US Open Champion
2008 World FITASC Silver Medalist
2008 National Sporting Clays Champion
2009 US Open Third Over-all
2009 National Championship 3rd Over-all
2010 World FITASC Bronze Medalist
2011 National Championship 3rd Over-all
2011 US Open Course Designer
2011 World FITASC Bronze Medalist
2012 US Open Champion
2012 National Championship Runner-up
2013 US Open Third Over-all
2013 International Trap National Championship – 5th
2013 National Championship Runner-up
2014 Nad Al Sheba Silver Medalist – Dubai – UAE
2014 National Sporting Clays Hall of Fame Inductee
2015 World Championship Team International Trap
2016 Gator Cup Champion (100 Straight on Day 1)
2016 World Sporting Clays Champion
2016 World FITASC Bronze Medalist
2016 National Championship Runner-up
2017 National Championship 3rd Overall
2018 US Open Runner-up
2018 National Championship 3rd Overall
2019 Gator Cup Champion
2020 World FITASC Champion
2021 National FITASC Champion
2021 US Open Champion
2022 US Open Runner-up
2022 National Championship 3rd Overall
Wins as a Junior Shooter:
3 Time National Junior Champion
3 Time US Open Junior Champion
Sub-Jr National Champion
3 Time National FITASC Junior Champion
Anthony’s Calendar, Locations and Rates
Contact Anthony:
anthony@clayshootinginstruction.com
609 685 0704 (email is best method to book a lesson)


Diane Sorantino – Associate Instructor
Diane Sorantino is arguably the most accomplished female sporting clays competitor of all time. Diane was introduced to hunting and clay target shooting by her father at the early age of 9 years old. Diane has over 40 years experience both as competitive shooter and hunter. Diane’s father was a competitive trap shooter and was instrumental in starting her off with a great foundation in shooting. In later years Diane, like Anthony, took her sporting clays game to the next level by taking lessons from and training under the guidance of Dan Carlisle. As a result, the foundation that Anthony and Diane share allows them to work together cohesively to provide a shooting method that is shared by A.I.M. Shooting School. Anthony and Diane work and shoot together to ensure that their shooting methodology always compliments each other. Diane teaches shooters of all experience levels from new shooters to Master Class shooters.
Major Accomplishments:
4 – Time Ladies World Champion
5 – Time US Open Ladies Champion
3 – Time Ladies National Sporting Clays Champion
5 – Time National FITASC Ladies Champion
19 – Time Member of United States Shooting Team
20 – Time Ladies 1st Team All-American Team Member
17 – Time New Jersey State Ladies Champion
33 – International Medals both Individually and Team Medals
Member of Professional Sporting Clays Tour
Diane's Calendar, Locations and Rates
Contact Diane:
dmsorantino@gmail.com
609 560 3733 (email is best method to book a lesson)


Dan Krumm – Associate Instructor
Dan Krumm is an experienced recreational sporting clays shooter and an avid waterfowl hunter. Dan’s attention to detail is second to none; to describe him as a perfectionist would be an understatement. After retiring from 37 years of service at DuPont, Dan has made teaching shooting his passion. Dan is a lifetime resident of Pennsville, NJ making him readily available at M&M Sporting Clays. Dan specializes in teaching beginners and recreational shooters. Dan’s experience as a hunter also makes him the perfect instructor for wing shooting. Dan has spent countless hours mentoring with Anthony I. Matarese Jr. to learn the correct teaching methodology and fundamentals. As a result, the fundamentals that Anthony, Diane, and Dan share allow them to work together cohesively to provide a shooting method that is shared by A.I.M. Shooting School. A lesson or series of lessons with Dan is a great way to establish a solid foundation in your shooting with a big emphasis on the correct fundamentals. After your shooting has reached a certain level of proficiency Dan will suggest that you follow up with Anthony or Diane to continue your education to the next level. Dan teaches novice and recreational shooters averaging less than 70%.
Dan's Calendar, Locations and Rates
Contact Dan:
krumm12ga@comcast.net
609 458 8236 (text messaging is a great way to reach Dan)
Contact Anthony Matarese with any questions regarding Dan’s teaching style or experience.
“We look forward to helping you improve your shooting”
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
What should I do to prepare for my lesson?
How much ammo should I bring or can I buy ammo there?
Generally it is recommended that you bring one flat or 250 rounds with you. You can always take it home with you if you bring too much! M&M always has ammo for purchase if you want to buy it here.
What if it rains?
What is best form of payment?
Do I need a deposit?
Do you have guns we can use?
What method/technique does A.I.M. Shooting School teach?
Tell me about the associate instructors?
Should I do a private lesson or a “shooting school?”
Can a friend and I share a lesson?
How long is a lesson?
It is suggested that students traveling in from out of town take 5-6 hours of instruction over two days. We can customize a schedule that makes sense to you.