Spent an enjoyable afternoon with Brian at Fauxdegla, North wales.
What can I say about his coaching, well I'll sum it up in one word, 'Excellent'.
Brian has a way of getting the best out of people whilst making it fun at the same time.
Helped me a lot with my problem target, and got me hitting it consistently within an hour of getting to the ground.
Highly recommended if your looking for a coach in the North Wales, Cheshire, Shropshire area, you won't find better.
Thanks Brian.
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Andrew Smith
(Mon 30th May 2011 at 21:18)
Brian,
Thought I would update you on my progress since we had a couple of coaching sessions recently. As you know my shooting had become static and I was having problems with long targets, fast crossing, and overhead quartering targets. Our session last week really saw me make significant improvements. Many things seemed to "click" and make sense. I have shot twice since then. I have posted a good score at Worsley at the weekend (on the English selection course), and then my best score ever by 8 shots at Catton today. Your help has been invaluable, as it has not just shown me how to hit targets, but given me the tools to work this out for myself, and to make suitable alterations when I am missing a target.
Thanks once again for your help.
Andrew
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Scott
(Fri 20th May 2011 at 09:07)
Had some tuition with Brian as I was having problems with a specific target. He arranged for a couple of traps to be set up so we could work on how I could best break it.
With his guidance I was soon breaking my problem clay and went away knowing how to deal with it in future.
Very highly recommended.
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Mike & Dawn
(Mon 16th May 2011 at 09:24)
We had a days coaching off Brian. He is very informative and patient, the advice and direction he has given has undoubtedly improved our shooting.
He quickly identified issues with our technique and gun fitting, with his guidance and practice our shooting will improve no end.
We will be returning for another days coaching at the end of the summer, what more of an endorsement can I give.
Mike & Dawn
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Mark Sanderson
(Mon 9th May 2011 at 19:00)
Excellent day's coaching with Brian last Saturday, the pearls of wisdom he imparted were definitely worth the (very reasonable) price of admission.
Highly recommended for all shooters wishing to learn from a seasoned professional.
We will be back for another session before too long.
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Andy Smith
(Mon 9th May 2011 at 18:04)
The shooting bug bit me almost a year ago, and I sought out lessons in the basics at my local ground to get me started.
A year on and my scores had plateaued and I wanted to start to compete in competitions but lacked the consistency and confidence to do so. Asking around for someone who could help and Brian's name regularly cropped up so I took the plunge and had a days coaching with Brian at Fauxdegla.
Brians easy going and friendly approach soon had me feeling at ease. His patience and words of wisdom soon had me understanding what he was trying to get me to do, and sure enough I started hitting targets I had found difficult, with consistency.
I emphasise that Brian is not just a teacher but a coach - he imparts not just the hows but the whys, and along with his many years of experience come many useful tips, and tricks that top shooters use to regularly hit their targets.
I now have things to work on for the next few months that I am convinced will add kills to my card. I can thoroughly recommend Brian. I have no doubt I will keep in touch and use his services again in the future. It was money well spent.
Thanks Brian - I will keep you informed of my progress.
"Big" Andy
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Mark Haley
(Mon 9th May 2011 at 13:58)
Being a novice shotgun shooter, I asked at my local Clay Shooting ground for a good coach and Brian was recommended immediately.
After a couple of lessons with Brian I now feel ready to move up a gear in terms of performance and scores. He was able to provide me with techniques, hints and tips and that are going to prove invaluable to structured progression and I'm looking forward to putting them into practice over the next few shoots.
Brian's coaching style is relaxed and patient and I'm sure will benefit shooters at all levels and not just novice shooters like myself.
I can recommend Brian without hesitation.
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Roderick Walley
(Mon 28th Feb 2011 at 10:02)
I have shot sporadically over the past year or so and I have only recently bought my own gun and started to shoot regularly / take it a bit more seriously. So, I thought it was about time to seek some professional help and advice.
I have a few trusted friends that have used (and still use) Brian and they recommended him to me.
What can I say!?! He is a real delight to have lessons with - very friendly, helpful and professional. He explains things clearly, concisely and in a straightforward no-nonsense style!
He has definitely helped to improve my shooting and I would definitely recommend him to anyone wanting to improve their skills.
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Geoff Roberts
(Fri 25th Feb 2011 at 19:33)
I am very new to shotgun shooting having only been to my local ground Llandegla Shooting, now called Fauxdegla, 3 times. After missing far more than I hit, I thought it was time to get some lessons in.
I am a keen member of a few shooting forums, and a few people suggested Brian, so I booked a full days lesson with Brian.
Well what can I say, he is a true Gent and you can ask away all those questions that have been keeping you awake at night :-), Brian is an excellent instructor and the proof of the pudding is in the eating as they say, my shooting improved a good 100%, this was all down to Brians great tips and help. Also his lessons are a bargain especially when you shop around and see what some clubs charge just for a 1 hour lesson.
So if you shoot for fun or want to be at the next Olympics, I'm sure some lessons from Brian will help your shooting, so make that call now, but be warned as you improve this shooting lark can get very adictive, now if only we could get lessons on the NHS :-)
Cheers
Geoff
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Ainsley
(Mon 17th Jan 2011 at 13:46)
Last week a friend and I booked Brian to share a full day's shooting lesson. Immediately he made us feel relaxed, and within half an hour our shooting had improved drastically, all from simple, easy to understand information and tips. Brian takes you through your shooting at your own pace, explaining things clearly and in layman's terms.
After the day we both agreed that it was the best money we've ever spent on our clay shooting and have already booked another lesson with Brian next month.
Ainsley, Staffordshire
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Terry Edwards
(Sat 11th Sep 2010 at 19:23)
I have just had a half day coaching from Brian and can only reiterate what others have said about him. He is an excellent coach with bags of patience. I would certainly recommend him to anyone. He even text me the following day reminding me of what he had told me to practice and said if I wanted any further advice just give him a call. A nice guy and very professional.
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Richard Would
(Tue 29th Jun 2010 at 20:20)
I chose to have a preliminary lesson with Brian, followed a few months later by a full day session. In the preliminary lesson, he quickly pointed out a few bad habits and examples of poor technique that were undoubtedly costing me clays. It isn't easy to take everything on board at once, so I spent the next couple of months gradually working through each of my faults until I felt that I had mastered them. In the meantime I also attempted to switch my stance from gun up to gun down, with disastrous results. I mentioned this to Brian on my full day session and he had me shooting gun down within minutes. I don't know what I was doing wrong when I tried it myself, but he made it seem rather simple. I find it remarkable how he can instantly pick up any imperfection, nothing seems to get by him at all. He has a knack of instilling confidence too, and I feel that he has brought me on to a technical level that would be hard to improve on. I now just need practice and a wider experience, and I need to solve a few concentration issues. It is significant that the very next day after my full day session, I won B Class at a far from easy registered competition. A talented coach and a remarkable shot. Coupled with the fact that he's also a very nice bloke, you can't go far wrong here. Thoroughly recommended.
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Scott
(Wed 21st Apr 2010 at 20:40)
Had my first lesson with Brian as a complete beginner and was hooked. He explains things extremely well in his own down to earth way and soon gets you breaking clays. My shooting has improved massively since visiting him and it's reassuring to know you're being coached by someone who has competed and won at the highest level. I'll be going back.
Anyone thinking of tuition should give him a call, beginner or experienced shooter.
scott, lancaster.
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Roger
(Mon 19th Apr 2010 at 08:04)
"Had a very informative and helpful lesson from Brian today. I just want to thank him for his patience and recommend him to anyone,whether you are just starting out or climbing further up the tree. His analytical skills are top drawer,nothing at all gets past him - amazing really. Something I should have done months ago when I first started on clays. I now know exactly what I have to work on before my next lesson. Cheers Roger"
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Kevin & Dawn
(Mon 19th Apr 2010 at 07:59)
"After quite a number of years break from shooting,my partner and I decided to take up the sport as a hobby again. We tried,but did not hit much and to say the least we had forgotten some of the basic skills. We therefore decided that some lessons would not go amiss and contacted Brian for some tuition. Brian was excellent,extremely patient when we seemed to have lost the ability to 'follow the clay and get in front',but as a result of his extreme patience and perseverance we mastered it. Our scores and confidence have increased and we are thoroughly enjoying the shooting. I fully intend to continue with ad hoc lessons and would recommend anyone interested in taking up shooting,to contact Brian to arrange some guidance and tuition.
