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Nominate Your Shooting Coach for a Double-Goal Coach® Award

Positive Coaching Alliance's Double-Goal Coach Award is given to youth and high school sports coaches from throughout the U.S. who embody the ideals of the Double-Goal Coach, striving to win, while also pursuing the more important goal of teaching life lessons through sports. The 50 national award winners will receive $200; a certificate; recognition on PCA's website, newsletters and media campaigns; and 2 tickets to the 2019 National Youth Sports Awards & Benefit sponsored by Deloitte ($500 value). Select winners will be selected to participate in a panel discussion during the event and will receive an all-expense paid trip to attend. Nominations will close on November 30, 2018. Finalists will be announced in early 2019. Winners will be announced in Spring 2019.

Criteria Nominees are assessed on the extent to which they reflect the model of a Double-Goal Coach, whose first goal is winning, and whose second, more-important goal is teaching life lessons through sports. A Double-Goal Coach behaves as follows: • Takes a mastery approach to sport rather than a scoreboard orientation, teaching athletes to put forward maximum effort, continuously learn and improve, and not let themselves be stopped by mistakes or fear of mistakes. • Fills Emotional Tanks of athletes, refusing to motivate through fear, intimidation, or shame. Recognizing that a player’s “Emotional Tank,” like the gas tank of a car, must be full in order to go anywhere, the Double-Goal Coach provides a fuel mixed of five specific, truthful praises for every specific, constructive correction. • Honors the Game by respecting ROOTS (Rules, Opponents, Officials, Teammates, Self). Selection Process The Double-Goal Coach® Award Selection Committee will select Chapter Winners/National Finalists for the Double-Goal Coach® Award in early/mid February 2019.  Fifty National Winners will be announced in March 2019. Go to the PCA website for complete details and to nominate your shooting coach! The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation, Inc. has been a partner with the Positive Coaching Alliance for several years by providing the Double Goal Coach®: Coaching For Winning and Life Lessons on a complimentary basis to all new Scholastic Clay Target Program and Scholastic Action Shooting Program coaches. The course equips shooting coaches with the information and tools to develop young athletes in a positive, caring fashion. The SSSF also offers discounted courses through PCA for parents and athletes.

Colorado Shotgun Coach Class in December

NRA/USAS/CMP Level 1 Shotgun Coach Course December 2nd & 3rd 2017 Pikes Peak Gun Club 450 S Franceville Coal Mine Rd, Colorado Springs, CO The Level 1 coach school is two days of shotgun-specific lessons and practical coaching exercises designed to teach the coach candidate the basics of coaching beginning and intermediate shooters. Registration is available online at the NRA Training website. For more information download the event information or contact Carlton Nether at 240-460-6457 or CNether@SSSFonline.com or Jennifer Kirchhoefer at 317-258-1311 or JKirchhoefer@SSSFonline.com

Interested in Coach Training?

Do you have a need for coach certification in your area? If so, please let us know! Several of our SCTP and SASP staff are members of the NRA National Coach Development Staff and can travel to your location to conduct coach certification courses.  NRA Coach Development Schools are the heart of the NRA Coach Education Program. The instructors use up-to-date materials and multimedia presentations to present discipline-specific coach courses. The registration fee includes a copy of the discipline-specific coach school student study guide and other materials to help you with the details of coaching. Upon successful completion of the coach school you will be a Coach (Level 1) (or Youth Trainer if under 18 years old) in that discipline. Once approved, coaches may print their coach certificate and wallet card for their use. What Is Taught In The School? The Level 1 coach school is two days of sports-specific lessons and practical coaching exercises designed to teach the coach candidate the basics of coaching beginning and intermediate shooters. The following general subjects are taught:
  • Introduction to the Coaching Program
  • Safety and Risk Management
  • Competition Events
  • Rulebook use and shooting etiquette
  • Equipment and Facilities
  • Fundamentals of Shooting
  • Coaching Ethics
  • Coaching Methodology
  • Mental Training
  • Training Planning
  • Building Quality Programs
  • How To Conduct Tournaments
For more details or to setup a shotgun coach class in your area, please contact Chet Tuinstra (eastern US) or Carlton Nether (western US). For more details or to setup a pistol/rifle coach class in your area, please contact Rick Leach. For more information on the NRA Coach Education Program, please visit the NRA website.

Fill Christmas Stockings With Gear and Apparel From The SSSF Store

Put down the socks and underwear, and show the competitive youth shooter or coach in your life that you support his or her passion for the sport with a Christmas gift from the SSSF store. At the online store, you’ll find SCTP and SPP gear, hats, clothing pins and patches, books and more. A few items to consider for gifts this Christmas.
SCTP Collared Polo Shirt
SCTP Collared Polo Shirt
SCTP Collared Polo Shirt -- This shirt is the ideal gift for the SCTP shooter. The stylish shirt boasts a bright and colorful design with the SCTP logo. The Magic Dye design means no fading, and 100% polyester ensures longevity and comfort for regular wear. SPP Tactical Water Bottle -- These special SPP-engraved bottles will keep hot things hot and cold things cold! They will hold up to 750ml and are in flat matte black finish. The bottles are engraved with the SPP logo and are a great way for the SPP athlete to stay hydrated on the range.
SPP Tactical Water Bottle
SPP Tactical Water Bottle
Coaches & Advisor’s Shirts – Available in several color options, these shirts make the perfect gift for state advisors, head coaches and assistant coaches. Stylish, yet durable, these shirts are designed with a fit that flatters in sizes ranging from small to 5x. Customization is available. Deluxe Shooting Gloves – Deluxe Shooting Gloves are a great gift for any shooter. Designed for comfort and maneuverability, these gloves are available in sizes from XS-3XL.
Mesh Dual Leather Pad Shooting Vest
Mesh Dual Leather Pad Shooting Vest
Mesh Dual Leather Pad Shooting Vest – Boasting a stylish, yet functional design, the Mesh Dual Leather Pad Shooting Vest is the perfect gift for any shooter. The vest includes dual black leather shooting pads, a full mesh body, divided front shell pockets and a rear empty hull pouch.  Comes with BA401 Insert – A – Pad. Deluxe Range Bag – Surprised your shooter with this handy Deluxe Range Bag, which holds up to 12 boxes of shells. The bag includes zippered front, back and side pockets and a hard bottom with foam insert sides and top.  The main internal compartment measures 14"x 8". Overall external measurements are 17" x 8" x 9".
Junior Shooting Magazine
Junior Shooting Magazine
Junior Shooters Magazine – The Junior Shooters Magazine is the gift that keeps giving. A subscription includes one year (3 issues). Junior Shooters is dedicated to juniors of all ages and their parents; in all disciplines of shooting. SCTP members receive the subscription for $10! Check out these awesome items and many others at the SSSF Store. But don’t wait, place your order now to ensure delivery by Christmas.

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