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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.
| 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 It should be noted
here that these coaches are with PCYC and are qualified for Air Rifle
only |
WA |
2 |
(12/03) Kevin
Brice, Sue McKenna, (08/08) Kelvin Masters, Owen Oliver,Tricia Van Nus |
Updated May 2006
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