Coaching the
Shooting Sports

What an ISSF coach does

• Coaches Olympic-discipline pistol (10m Air, 25m Rapid Fire, 25m Pistol, 25m Standard, 50m Pistol).
• Plans long-term athlete development from junior through senior competition.
• Operates at national team training camps, international competitions and ISSF World Cups.
• Maintains accreditation through continuing education and re-certification.

Entry requirements

• Hold a current national-level coaching accreditation (Shooting Australia or equivalent).
• Active coaching experience with competitive shooters.
• Nomination by your national federation (Shooting Australia for Australian applicants).
• Completion of an ISSF Coach Academy course (Level "D" through Level "A").

Course structure

The course runs in three parts over two days:

1. Lecture instruction — Basics of pistol shooting (stance, grip, trigger control, sighting, follow-through, shot process).
2. Range instruction & evaluation — On-the-line work in pairs, one coaching, one shooting. Presenters evaluate technique delivery.
3. Examination — 90-minute written exam (50-question questionnaire, 85% pass mark, plus multiple choice, true/false and a novice-introduction assignment).

Candidate requirements

• 18 years of age or older.
• Active in Pistol Australia shooting for a minimum of 4 years (preferred).
• Club Instructor certificate preferred prior to attending.
• Sound knowledge of the fundamentals — sighting, trigger application, position.
• Current Working With Children Check (state-dependent).
• Completion of Sport Integrity Australia required online modules (see table below).
• Signed Pistol Australia Code of Conduct.