Announcing October 2011 Sporting Clays Instructor Certification Training Class

Aug. 1, 2011 - PRLog -- http://www.paragonschool.com

Paragon Professional Associate Instructor Certification Class

October 11th - 16th, 2011




Center for Instructor Study
http://www.paragonschool.com/instructorstudy.html

Objective
The objective at C.I.S. is to provide a learning center for those who sincerely want to achieve recognized instructor skills in the clay target disciplines, primarily Sporting Clays. For shooters in pursuit of their shotgun goals, every aspect of the C.I.S. program is dedicated to assisting you in becoming a highly skilled, reputable source for instructional services. Here, the instructor candidates can study the mechanical and mental aspects of the clay target sports; acquire the tools of our trade; and take their teaching to the next level.

Philosophy
To instruct successfully requires effective communication. At C.I.S., we believe what you communicate and how you communicate rightly defines your abilities as an instructor.

Like shooting, teaching is more an art than a science, and requires a different set of skills. To learn the art of instructing and obtain a certification will require the study of why shooter performance can only be as strong as the shooter's form and the mental strengths of the individual.
•  Eager, anxious, doubting, sometimes fearful,..... shooting clients deserve the instructor's respect and utmost care. C.I.S. is committed to helping you assist all your clients, safely, with first-hand knowledge, expertise, kindness and concern.
•  There are many types of clients, all with personalized goals and commitment levels, from entertainment to formal instruction. Be it the corporate and social shooter or the competitor—beginner to advanced—our instructors are groomed to work with a comprehensive list of physical, psychological and shooting related tasks.
•  Wingshooting is the foundation, and purpose, for many who participate in sporting clays. Teaching, business and recreational aspects of wingshooting are predominant topics in C.I.S. classes.
•  Men and women are invited to study for a certification. To foster female participation in our sport—and better inform male instructors—female considerations are a component of the certification classes.
•  The instructor teaches respect for the game and discovery of one's capabilities. Student performance improves and confidence does emerge as the instructor patiently uncovers and reveals the student's natural talents.
•  Exemplifying safety, competency and a consummate level of professionalism, these are the hallmarks of our instructor.

Following is a very brief overview and some excerpts from the material sent to those who wish to look at our C.I.S program more closely. If you would like to receive more information about this class, please click the blue button to the left to learn more about applying for the class.
http://www.paragonschool.com/cis-information.html

Why should competency matter to you as an instructor?

Well, for one, we're working with people. It's business, but it's also up close and personal. And some clients want us to help with their skill improvement. Higher scores. More consistency. Discussions on what shooting methods and strategies to use. This would be a formal lesson where instructor competency surfaces - or not. This is where the level of instructor training successfully handles the student's many questions and issues - or not. This student - a paying client - expects to leave with new information and knowledge - useful answers to her questions - and a better, more reliable, more trustworthy swing. This is why a Paragon certification class is more comprehensive.

The Professional Associate class places a major emphasis on how to successfully interact with people of both genders, all ages and all skill levels - the art of teaching - the most important aspect of teaching.

If an instructor steps into the shooting box behind a client and feels lost - it's because A) he doesn't have a plan, and because B) he doesn't have the teaching knowledge to handle what's about to happen. That's why Paragon Instructor Certification classes are more comprehensive - more complete - so this does not happen to you.

We believe it is the entry-level teacher who should have the most time in school, and the most training, not the advanced. Which is why we have a 5 1/2 day Professional Associate class and not 2 or 3 day. We thoroughly cover the day-to-day situations that are so common in instruction - the hands-on techniques & methods you must have if you are to deliver professional, meaningful instruction to your clients.

It would be fair to say our program is an advanced program. This doesn't mean the training is for working with advanced students only. Quite the opposite, Paragon training prepares you to work with all students from E to M class, wing shooters, corporate and social shooters. Competently.

Thank you for your interest in our C.I.S. program.

Dan Schindler
N.S.C.A. Level III, US
British Guild of Shooting Instructors, UK

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The Paragon School of Sporting, established by Dan Schindler in 1994, is a prominent Sporting Clays and Wing Shooting school specializing in Sporting Clays instruction, Sporting Clays instructor training, and lessons for the Wing Shooter.