A football coach for many years, Bill McCartney was right when he said that a coach takes players where they can't take themselves.

Regardless of athletic ability, it requires a coach to help take athletes to the next level in their sport. That is why at USA Shooting we understand the impact a coach has on his or her team.

USA Shooting has several programs to help enhance the talents of a shooting coach. See below some of the resources designed to help those who help America's team.

NRA/USA Shooting/CMP Coach Education Program
The Coach Education Program, under the Education and Training Division of the NRA, offers both basic and advanced technical and tactical skills coach training schools for rifle, pistol, shotgun and high power rifle along with training camps and clinics. Training reflects the latest in coaching philosophy and presentation methodology along with the most up-to-date techniques and competition tactics necessary to help you and your team achieve your goals.

Coach Development Training

Looking for more information on coaching programs or for ideas on how to start your own shooting program?

Contact:

Bob Foth
Manager, Youth Programs and Coach Development for USA Shooting
719-866-4670
Bob.Foth@usashooting.org

Final Registration Closes September 16th for the 2009 USAS-CMP-NRA Coach College and Conference

Final Registration will close on Wednesday, September 16th, for the 2009 USAS-CMP-NRA Coach College and Conference for the continuing education of our coaches and program leaders. The event takes place October 3 - 11, 2009 at the U.S. Olympic Training Complex in Colorado Springs. Five opportunities for coach development are outlined below.

Click here to register

This is a preliminary registration, and no payment is due at this time. Payment instructions, Conference details, and further instructions will follow preliminary registration.

There is no more space available for lodging on the U.S. Olympic Training Complex. Individuals who wish to participate must make arrangements for lodging in the local area. Meal cards are also NOT available for purchase for those individuals staying off-complex.

October 3-5 National Coach Development Staff Schools. (These schools are by invitation only.) If you desire to become a National Coach Development Staff member, please contact Marcus Raab or Don Sipes, NRA National Coach Trainers at 703-267-1589 or 703-267-1401, or email to: mraab@nrahq.org or dsipes@nrahq.org. In order to be considered for this school you must provide a letter of intent, a shooting/coaching experience resume, and proof of a valid shooting coach credential. The school starts mid-afternoon on October 3, so arrival on Saturday morning is preferred.

Information on the NRA/USAS/CMP Coach Education Program is available at: http://www.nrahq.org/education/training/coach_schools.asp. Only one school/discipline may be taken at a time.

October 6-7: Level 1 Coach Schools for Rifle, Pistol and Shotgun. Open to anyone desiring basic level coach training. Fee: $100.00. (Fee includes a 3-year registration).

October 6-8: Level 3 Advanced Coach Schools for Rifle and Pistol (No Shotgun). Open to any coach with current Level 2 certification. Fee: $125.00.

October 8: American Sport Education Program (ASEP) Coaching Principles Course. Part of the additional requirements (along with First Aid) to become a Level 2 Certified Coach. Fee: $100.00.

October 9-11: National Coach Conference and CMP State Junior Director Meeting. The Conference will cover a variety of coaching topics such as Training Plans, Building Programs, Sports Psychology, The Path to the Olympics and Risk Management. Guest speakers in their area of specialty will use lecture and Question-and Answer formats. Fee: $150.00.

Due to USOTC requirements, all attendees must be members of USA Shooting. Click here to become a member of USA Shooting.