Have you ever wondered where to start with a new shooter? Maybe you have a shooter who is stuck in a rut and in need of some guidance. As a coach these are just a few things that we deal with on a daily basis. Position is one of the fundamentals of trap shooting. The […]
Making it a Family Affair
Now more than ever shooting sports are all about family. Although we compete throughout the season it’s important to take what we have learned and share it with our brothers and sisters. As the league continues to grow we are seeing more teams with multiple siblings on them. Here are a few things you can […]
Finding the Correct Choke
I probably get asked about a dozen times a year as to what choke is best for 16 yard trap. While there is no one right answer, I am happy to share what I know about finding the right choke. To begin lets discuss what a choke is and what it does. A choke is […]
Searching for That New Shotgun
In search of a new shotgun? Many of our athletes begin their shooting careers with a basic shotgun but quickly learn that its nice to have options. With the spring season wrapping up now is a great time to get the kids out to the range for some demonstration. We are lucky because we have […]
Concussion Protocol
Is your coaching staff prepared to handle an athlete with a concussion? No we have not recorded our first injury but I did run into a very interesting situation this week with one of my athletes. The night started off as normal with the wind whippin’ and targets breaking. As one of our female athletes […]
Shell Catchers
Shell catchers have been around forever and are generally used for most sporting semi-automatic shotguns. Traditionally you do not tend to see many of this type of shotgun used for trap and skeet. Although rare we are seeing and abundance of them in the clay target league. Why do we see so many with the […]
Tipping the Puller
Traditionally it has been customary to tip your puller at a staffed range. Most pullers work for minimum wage and the tips are a nice gesture considering they are outside in the elements rain or shine. This has many wondering if tipping is acceptable, mandatory, or even suggested. Let’s start with who has been traditionally tipping. Long […]
Coaching Coaches
Contrary to what you may have heard, not all volunteer coaches are great at coaching. As the Head Coach you need to be aware of the strengths and weakness’ of your staff. To an athlete a coach is someone who they can trust and that they will learn from through a specific form of instruction. A […]
Producing Higher Results on the Field
There are many ways to coach your athletes up into becoming top shooters but the most effective thing I have found is to simply have them shoot more rounds. Over the years I have found myself working with athletes that have become stuck at a certain level. Ultimately they become frustrated and their scores tend […]
Knowing the School’s “Weapons Policy”
Meeting season is upon us and by now most of you are having coaches, safety, and team meetings. Take this opportunity to drive home the fact that under no circumstances is ammunition or firearms allowed on school grounds!! We generally invite the Activities Director to our team meeting to explain to the family’s first hand […]