Target Rifle Australia Inc

Coaching Council

Here you will find comments from various contributors. It is provided to you, the shooter, in the interest of your ongoing development and improvement. Contributions are welcome on any coaching topic, however TRA Coaching Council reserves the right to edit any submissions as appropriate.

Please remember that the thoughts expressed are those of the individual contributor, and TRA does not necessarily endorse or promote such views. 


Available Topics include...........

Accredited Coaches See below for the listing of accredited coaches.  Is your name on the list?  If not, then perhaps your accreditation has expired.  Contact me with your name, address and accreditation number (if at all possible) and this can be remedied.
Coaching comment (e-form) Have your say on coaching matters.  Complete the e-form and make your opinion known. 
Tricia Van Nus
Are You a Good Competitor? From an US article - do you know the protocol?
Lanny Bassham Thoughts on SELF IMAGE from the great man - videos available on the website too.
Tips & Tricks for Coaches A new area from the Australian Sports Commission - check this out. It's for Coaches and Officials.
Diary & Training Plan blanks  Blank forms to complement Kim Frazer's article on Training Plans and a TRA Diary blank by Tricia Van Nus
Are you lucky?  Are you a lucky shooter?....An article by Tricia Van Nus 
Developing a Training Plan  An article by Kim Frazer on how to start and maintain a good shooting training plan. 
Hearing - a few thoughts Hearing - is it worth protecting?  An article on hearing loss and protection.  Tricia Van Nus
An overview of the NCAS Coaching courses A look at the syllabus for Level 1 & 2 coaching Courses - 
Tricia Van Nus
 Back to Basics An overview of the process of rifle shooting from the very beginning.  Tricia Van Nus
Thinking in a Match A few hints to get you thinking! - Tricia Van Nus
 Dry-firing Dry-firing really works - hints to help get started - (pdf)
Tricia Van Nus
Sound Shooting Position A few hints to help establish a sound shooting position - (pdf)
Tricia Van Nus
Wind and Flags What to look for when working with wind - (pdf)
Tricia Van Nus
To Cant or not to Cant A simple explanation of canting -(pdf) Tricia Van Nus
Heart Rate FAQ Answers to some of the most asked questions.  
Compiled by Tricia Van Nus
SMART Goals An interesting read on setting goals the SMART way - (pdf)
Balance for Standing An article by Heinz Reinkemeier -
adapted by Tricia Van Nus
Ammunition Testing Insights from a visit to the Eley Testing Facility in Birmingham - compiled by Tricia Van Nus
Shooting Games Training Games to break the monotony, and challenge the mind - compiled by Tricia Van Nus
Shooting Rhythm by Kim Frazer (VIC).  Some good advice on improving the rhythm of your shooting.
Match Pressure Thoughts by Tibor Gonzol - Australian Pisol Coach
Performance by Kim Frazer (VIC).  Ways of overcoming the performance slump
Shooting Exercises by Tibor Gonzol - Australian Pistol Coach
Improving your Shooting by Tibor Gonzol - Australian Pistol Coach
Drugs in Sport For those who wish to be informed, purchase a "Drugs in Sport Handbook" which gives all the permitted drugs (and notes those which are not) or you could visit the ASADA website to learn more.  Any athlete on any medication needs to check the ASADA site.
The Time & Place by Kelvin Masters (WA).   Reflections on some Olympic competitors.
Match Triggers An edited version on the operation of match triggers.  
Compiled by Tricia Van Nus 

Ever wondered who the accredited coaches are?   Here is a list (and it grows all the time) of coaches by State and Accreditation level. Currently these coaches work voluntarily in the clubs around Australia at both Level 1 and 2.  Level 3 has not been conducted as yet - the course is in its development stage.

And MORE IMPORTANTLY if you change address, PLEASE TELL US BY EMAIL OR CARRIER BIRD OR WHATEVER......hint, hint.
There are currently 16 coaches who have had mail returned in the last 8 months!

Your name not here and you think it should be????? If not, then perhaps your accreditation has expired.  Contact me with your name, address and accreditation number (if at all possible, although I can search this) and all can be remedied.

State
Level
Name/s   and the Accreditation Expiry Date is noted for your convenience - the name of the State Coaching Director is highlighted and may be often contacted by email.
ACT
1
(08/08) Byron Bond, Colin Brown, Gary Hobbs, Geoff Miller, Leo Southell.
Hillary Stuart-Williams
ACT
2
(09/08)Robert Marshall
NSW
1
(08/08) Malcolm Brydon, , Max Dunnachie, Glenn Linsdell, Alex Maranik, Edwin Mortimer, David Starr
NSW
2
Gordon deGroen, Darius Krivanek, Hans Heidermann
QLD
1
(11/07) Anne Bugden
(08/08) Rodney Faint
(05/09) Ashley Adams, Jan Beckwith, Re
(08/08) Rodney Faint
QLD
2
(12/06) Darrell Stephenson,  
  (01/07) Meredith Wigney
(11/07) Anne Bugden
SA
1
(12/06) Christopher Botting, Wayne Brittain, Tim Butler, Malcolm Christie, Libby Kosmala
Stan Kosmala, Brenton Lacey, Graham Pascoe, Andrew Summers
(05/09) Carrie Quigley
SA
2
  (03/06) Morrie Muehlberg, Yvonne Hill
(03/07) Cynthia Jones
(08/08) Sylvia Muehlberg
TAS
1
(08/09) Michael Poole
2
 
VIC
1
(03/06) Peter Alway, Barry MacFarlane, Leon Maguire, Colin Wearne
(01/07) Hugh Beanland, Adrian Bourke, Bev Braybon, Lindsay Braybon, Geoff Doig, Trevor Drage, Darren Good, Chris Hicks,
Andrew Higgins,  Howard Jones,  Glenn Kelley, Bill Miller, Ern Mulcahy, Braddley Sneddon, Karen Young, Michael Young 
(08/08) Robert Howell
(05/09) Kim Frazer
VIC
2
(07/08) Bill Knight, David Knight
(01/07)
Miro Sipek
(07/08) Glenn Braybon  
WA
1

(06/05) Kathleen Stubbs 
(01/07) Andrew Williams
(11/07) John Bennett, Barry Cowburn, Robyn Van Nus
(08/08) Colin Lewis  

It should be noted here that these coaches are with PCYC and are qualified for Air Rifle only

(12/06) Timothy Hand, Jeff Ibbotson, Adrian Pardini, Amy Robertson
(01/07) Wayne Garner, Janet Gemignani, William Gregory, Shane Mills, Carly Rains, Barry Walker,
(10/08) Colin Baker, John Bird, Wayne Curtis, Greg Dayman, Daryl Fishwick, Mark Folkard, Margaret Gallagher,
Michael Heydon, Geoff Hughes, Steve Lambert, Jan Lannary,
Wayne Maugher, David Olsen, Michelle Pardini, Colin Parker, Anita Sampey, Archie Smyth, Garry Walters

WA
2
(12/03) Kevin Brice, Sue McKenna,
(08/08) Kelvin Masters, Owen Oliver,Tricia Van Nus

Updated May 2006


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