38stupid Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 I am looking for a clays instructor near Rochester NY. Does anyone know of a good instructor in the area? 38Stupid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Here you go. http://www.sportingclays.net/schools.cfm?i.../schools_NY.htm GREAT game. Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Antichrome Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 http://www.clayshootinginstruction.com/Home_Page.html Anthony Matarese Jr. is quickly becoming the guy for instruction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claysports Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 If I am not mistaken, John Woolley does a clinic at Rochester Brooks. He teaches Move, Mount, Shoot, and will be able to provide you with a system that will serve you well for the rest of your shooting life. Highly recommended. Great coach. Great guy. Phone: 904-631-1365 Email: JohnWoolley@bellsouth.net Website: http://www.woolleyshooting.com Good shooting to you- Christian Parker http://www.claysportsonline.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Bond Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 If I am not mistaken, John Woolley does a clinic at Rochester Brooks. He teaches Move, Mount, Shoot, and will be able to provide you with a system that will serve you well for the rest of your shooting life. Highly recommended. Great coach. Great guy. Phone: 904-631-1365 Email: JohnWoolley@bellsouth.net Website: http://www.woolleyshooting.com Good shooting to you- Christian Parker http://www.claysportsonline.com John's new home base is Yulee, FL at a brand new sporting clays range he build. It is all very nice and I would recommend it. While he does still travel and hold clinics, if you take your wife to Florida to do the tourist stuff while you shoot, everyone is happy. Amelia Island Plantation is less than 15 minutes away which should please any non shooting spouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich219 Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 When you say clays instructor are you referring to sporting clays or using clays as a generic term? Where around Rochester do you shoot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S391 Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Keith Lupton teaches out of Mid-Hudson Sporting Clays in New Paltz, NY. I'm not sure how close that is to you but I went to him for fittings and a lesson and I live in the Milwaukee area.... he's worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glockamole Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Anthony Matarese or Dan Carlisle (when he makes the rounds). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EkuJustice Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Is it sporting Clays or clay targets in general. What is your current skill level? If a beginner, local instruction can be good to get you the bare basics before going to one of the much more expensive instructors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mildot1 Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 I was very impressed with Wendell Cherry's style of instruction. I don't know if he gets to your area but I would search his web site for class schedules. I took two classes, two hours each. One class I burned 325 rounds the other 350. He don't waste your time. He would have me shoot the presentation 5 or 6 times, offer an idea for adjustment and shoot another 5-6 to judge my change. Never pushy or arrogant. Uses the Move, Mount and Shoot dtyle too. Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38stupid Posted June 23, 2010 Author Share Posted June 23, 2010 Is it sporting Clays or clay targets in general. What is your current skill level? If a beginner, local instruction can be good to get you the bare basics before going to one of the much more expensive instructors. I have shot a lot trap in the past along with some skeet. A few years ago I started shooting some sporting clays (Rochester Brooks by the way) and was in lower 40's to mid 40's on occasion - depending on which coarse I shot. I just purchased a Browning 625 Sporting Clays model and it fits me VERY nicely. I tried one out before I purchased it and I only missed a couple of birds in trap and skeet. I tried some (5) stand and did fine. I just want someone who is an good instructor to make sure that I am on the right track and can provide some insight into the game of sporting clays. 38stupid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Bond Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 One thing that has lcaused the huge prgress and growth of sporting clays is certified instructors. Other shooting sports could learn a lot from that. I would very much recommend that you go to a certified instructor. A guy at your local range may be able to help you but you would not let the lawn mower repair guy tune up your truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranger Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 I have a different viewpoint. I suggest you find a group of "better" clays shooters in your area and begin shooting with them regularly. Watch how they set up, how they "read" a station, and how they approach the target presentation. If you shoot with accomplished clays shooters regularly, you will be amazed at how a "D" class Clays shooter can get into "B" or "A" class. To get into "AA" or "Master", takes a lot of time, shells, and extraordinary hand-eye coordination. My 2 cents. That is how I went from D to A Class in Sporting Clays. I do not have the time, shells, or extraordinary hand-eye coordination to get much higher right now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil G Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 One on one training with a qualified coach is always a top choice. However, there are a number of excellent DVD's on the market from outstanding coaches. Sunrise Productions has an "eye cam" that gives you a view of what the shooter actually sees as he looks at the target. Link to Sunrise Productions. You might take a look at the DVD's as a way to improve or at least see the different teaching styles of coaches. The best part of a DVD is that you can watch it over and over. The DVD's can often be found used on the web at discount prices. Phil G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Weidhaas Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 Check out Bob Mastroianni in MA. He runs Break Point Management Shooting School. Long time friend, EXCELLENT coach. Really has a great teaching style that will have you crushing targets in no time. I've had lessons w/ several big name instr/shooters and Bob is the best. Good luck- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benos Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 The best shotgun instructor I ever encountered is Steve Middleditch. And when we were training for years for the Sportsman's Team Challenge, we had the good furtune to train with some of the world's best shots. I think he lives somewhere in Florida. be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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