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Coaches Training

Due to delays and cancellations related to COVID-19, SSSF is extending the grace period between the time of online course completion and range day attendance. Those completing the online portion of the SSSF Basic Shotgun Coach or SSSF Basic Action Shooting Coach course will now have 12 months to attend the required in-person range day component.

SSSF Basic Action Shooting Sports Coach Training

The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) understands the vital role that volunteer coaches play in the success of youth action shooting sports teams. With new teams being activated through programs such as the Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) every day, the need for a simple, efficient and comprehensive path to action shooting coach certification is realized as the SSSF Basic Action Shooting Coach Certification Program.

The Basic Action Shooting Coach Certification Program is designed for prospective coaches wishing to start or join an action shooting sports team as a coach or an adult volunteer. The intuitive, primarily online-based curriculum certifies coaches to work with beginning and novice athletes involved in action shooting sports.

The affordable, online-based curriculum is mobile-friendly and can be completed on your favorite devices anywhere in the world, 24/7/365. The course consists of 13 units packed with images and videos. Coach candidates can start and stop coursework at their convenience from the comfort of their home.

Coach candidates must complete a range day within 12 months of completing the online portion of the course to finalize their certification. The SSSF typically works with state partners, including DNR/Game & Fish agencies to provide the half-day range portion of the training. Range days are entirely hands-on with coach candidates shooting and coaching to learn skills that cannot be taught in a virtual environment alone.

“Our coaches and volunteers continue to be “wowed” by the support, training and resources provided by SASP. At a recent “Train the Trainer”/Coach Range Day, the enthusiasm, generosity, and professionalism of our SASP trainers was noticed by all – including our Sportsmen’s Club members, officers, and staff! Initially, we were nervous about organizing a new SASP team, planning our first matches, etc. Quickly, we learned SASP always had our back. They continue to help us do a great job for our youth and our community. The rewards of starting an SASP team keep coming and growing! We didn’t just start a new Action Shooting team this year; we joined a wonderful SASP family!”

Brian Petula, Head Coach – Lions SASP

“The SCTP Shotgun Coach Trainer Class was fantastic. I learned so much from this training which will help build our state’s shotgun coaches list. The online training will take you about 8 hours if you go straight through. Has a lot of valuable information throughout the courses. The Trainer Days were primarily spent outside on the range, which was great. The hands-on experience of teaching coaches and the level of knowledge was outstanding.”

New Mexico Department of Game & Fish

FAQs

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My team does not participate in the Scholastic Action Shooting Program. Will this course fulfill the coach education requirements for my program?
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This course was funded in part by the Multistate Conservation Grant Program (grant F19AP00118), a program supported with funds from the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program and jointly managed by the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

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