Shooter Andy Opp and Coach Stu Wright The SSSF mourns the passing of long-time SCTP coach and youth mentor, Stu Wright. Stu was the head coach and founder of Pinckneyville High School Shooting Team, a position he recently stepped down from this year due to his battle with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Tom Wondrash, SCTP national director, said, "Stu was a very strong supporter of the SCTP and great mentor to youth shooting....we will all miss him dearly." Stu was greatly loved and respected by the 32-member SCTP team, which he coached to a national championship. You can read about his enthusiasm and passion for the shooting sports and the youth he coached and mentored in the blog, “There’s No Stopping Stu,” by Paul Erhardt. Stu was born on Oct. 12, 1941 in Battle Creek, MI, and passed away Dec. 20, 2015 in his home. He is survived by his wife Sharon Wright of Pinckneyville, IL; two sons, Scott (Molly) Wright of Pinckneyville, IL and Stu Wright of Caledonia, MS; a sister, Kay (Pete) Hansen of Billings, MT; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity dedicated to providing shooting-sports education and opportunities to school-age youths around the United States to encourage young athlete personal growth and development. Tax-ID number 20-8484121.
