Shooting Instructors
Please feel free to contact anyone on this list for private instruction.
Brian Featheringham (N.S.C.A. Certified Level III Shooting Instructor & Coach)
207-420-6225
bfeathernaples@yahoo.com
Brian has been shooting clay targets since he was sixteen. As the Captain of the George Mason University Trap & Skeet Team, in 1983 his team won their first national championship and he became an accomplished international skeet shooter. In the early 1990's he began shooting sporting clays and driven/flushed game birds in Europe and Africa. In 1993 he returned to the U.S. and began shooting pheasants in South Dakota and doves/pigeons in Argentina. In 2014 he obtained his National Sporting Clays Association (NSCA) Level I Instructor Certification, his NSCA Level II certification in 2016, and his NSCA Level III certification in 2020. He has worked/taught at four-gun clubs in the eastern U.S., including as the General Manager of a trap, skeet, and sporting clays club in Florida. He considers the Sarasota Gun Club his home club now and teaches sporting clays weekly here mostly year around. He works with shooters at all levels from beginners to tournament competitors. His close association with several dealers and gun manufacturers enables his clients to obtain the best guns and equipment; access to shoot numerous demo guns; individual gun fitting and gun repairs/modifications; and he coordinates yearly trips to Argentina for ducks, doves, pigeons, and perdiz, where his field shooting instruction is invaluable. Brian is one of 89 Level III Instructors in all of North America. Brian is also certified and conducts NSCA Instructor courses for Level I candidates in Florida.
Dennis Bosch (A.T.A./N.R.A./N.S.S.A./N.S.C.A. Certified / Level II Shooting Instructor)
Teaches beginner to advanced shooters
(Call for availability)
802-343-5647
vtporsche@aol.com
Spencer Ford
NSCA and SCTP Instructor and Coach sportingclaysinstruction@gmail.com
802-535-1992
My goal is for students to have fun in a safe environment. I’m an avid Sporting Clays shooter and instructor. Between my own personal shooting and instruction, I pull about 25k clays a year. I’m also one of the head coaches of the Sarasota Scholastic Clay Target Program. We work with elementary through college age students, helping them become sharp and competitive shotgun sport athletes. My focus is on creating a safe and comfortable environment for students to have fun learning the art and science of Sporting Clays shooting. I work with shooters ranging from “never held a gun” to NSCA competition shooters.
Ed Welch (N.S.C.A. Certified)
727-600-2381
shootinfreak390@gmail.com
Jeff Meloy (NRA Certified Shotgun Instructor)
941-218-7776
TechWriterMan@bellsouth.net
Jeff has been a successful tournament Trapshooter for over 40 years. A dedicated student of shotguns, reloading, and clay target shooting, Jeff has authored two shotgun-related books: the stock for classic Understanding Shotgun Stocks for Better Shooting, and a highly detailed gunsmithing manual on the Browning BT-99, as well as numerous "how-to" magazine articles. Jeff is available year-round for teaching all aspects of shotguns and the clay-target sports.
David Caywood, NSCA Certified Instructor
Available year round, 7 days a week
davidcaywood@att.net
901-628-8551
David Caywood, retired from flying for FedEx in 2020 and still consults as a NTSB aviation accident investigator. Dave is a nationally ranked competition shooter specializing is sub gauges. Because Dave is a club in-house instructor, he is allowed access to the club facilities when it is closed to others.
Dave Carpenter (NSCA Level I)
813-924-6137
shotguncoachdave@gmail.com
Dave has been shooting since his youth, with his most recent passion being sporting clays. He is a certified National Sporting Clays Association (NSCA) Level I Instructor and a Master class competitor. His desire to teach sporting clays comes from his passion of the clay target sports and sharing his knowledge and talent with others. Dave is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and is available all year around for sporting clays instruction, which includes both individuals and in small groups.
Louis Sanchez (NSCA Level I)
Louis started shooting rabbits with his Rossi single shot 20ga. before his 10th birthday and continues hunting game birds and other large game to this day.
Louis has spent the majority of his life as a DoD private contractor and was fortunate to work with all of our military heroes from all branches and now retired on his ranch here in Sarasota.
Louis is a certified National Sporting Clays Association (NSCA) Level I Instructor and Certified Referee.
Louis is available Monday through Friday year-round and can make special arrangements for weekends if needed.
813.376.2354
Robert Schuster (NSCA Certified Level 1 Instructor)
941.525.7807
robertschustercfa@gmail.com
Robert provides instruction to all ages with an emphasis on newer shooters or new competitive shooters. His number one goal is to help you enjoy shooting sporting clays and have fun.
Robert is an active NSCA competitive sporting clay shooter; having won the 2022 Florida State Championship, class ‘C’ Main and 5-stand events. Robert has trained under legendary coach Dan Carlisle, as well as Will Fennell and Ed Welch. Robert’s philosophy on clay shooting is to keep learning, improve the process, and enjoy the journey. Robert spent over 30 years in financial market research, product development, and corporate strategy; he now loves being outside enjoying the beautiful Florida wildlife. Robert is local to Venice, FL (over 25 years), while also spending time in the north Georgia mountains (and shooting GA NSCA events).
Bob Barczak Veteran USMC (NSCA Level 1)
630-240-3580
GMGZ06@comcast.net
Bob brings over 20 years of shooting experience to work with you. He is a regular at our club and is accepting new clients any age.
Lessons include:
- Shotgun Safety- Overview of Sporting Clays, Trap, Skeet, & 5 Stand
- Proper Stance- Gun mount, Hold Point/Break Point
- Various Shooting Techniques
Contact Us
Address:
7730 Target Trail
Nokomis, FL 34275
Phone:
(941) 488-3223