Seth Hayden announced as new Area Coordinator
IDPA Headquarters is pleased to announce the appointment of Seth Hayden as Area Coordinator (AC) for the states of Alabama, Tennessee, Louisiana, and Mississippi effective Jan. 7, 2025. Seth is from Montgomery, AL and his home club is the Central Alabama Gun Club in Shorter, AL where he serves as Match Director.
The SSP/ESP/CCP/CDP Master has been shooting IDPA since 2012. “A client wanted to start shooting but was worried he would make an embarrassment of himself, so I told him I would go, and that way he wouldn’t be the worst out there. I was hooked on shooting sports after the first stage.”
His favorite thing about IDPA? “I like that it provides me with a chance to compete against myself and not always against others, it is very focused on self-improvement. It is rewarding to enjoy the camaraderie with other shooters, many of whom are willing to help other shooters get better.
Hayden feels that his new area of responsibility has grown in the past several years. “We finally have the Alabama State match back after an 8-year hiatus and are looking to grow that match starting this year.” He has a few other plans for the future of his area. “We plan to bring back the TriState Shootout match in April of 2025 and also want to resurrect the Masters.”
This new AC is the owner of a small IT company in the southeast that provides managed services. His spare time is spent with his wife of 27 years, and his two grown daughters. His other major hobby is participating in a local pool league, in addition to shooting and working nearly 10 sanctioned IDPA matches each year.
What things does Seth want his new constituents to know about him? “I will be available and visible to the members in my area because together we are stronger. I plan to build on the foundation that Nicky Carter, former AC, built. His contributions over the years were stellar and I am grateful to him.”
Members in this area can reach Seth at se*********@gm***.com.