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SHOOTING SPORTS CLINICS
2025 Education Opportunities
The Iowa SCTP, Inc. understands the vital role that volunteer coaches play in the success of youth shotgun and action shooting sports teams; utilize educational and mentor opportunities around you to help student-athletes and adult volunteers succeed.
with Ben Berka
March 22 - 23: Associate / Level I - New Pioneer Gun Club, Waukee, IA
March 29 - 30: Associate / Level I - Amana Sportsmen’s Club, Amana, IA
2025 Iowa SCTP Clinics
- Apr 25, 2025, 3:00 PM – Apr 27, 2025, 4:00 PMWaukee, New Pioneer Clay Target Center, 31454 312th Pl, Waukee, IA 50263, USAClinician Dave Miller will come to Iowa and share his Guinness Book of World Records win, share his knowledge of mindset with sporting clays for coaches for two days, and on the last day you can incorporate skills learned with two of your student-athletes.
- Sold OutMar 30, 2025, 12:00 PMAim High Shooting Co (Salem/MtPleasant), 1753 295th St, Salem, IA 52649, USAIn this Trap clinic, Kolton and Nicole will teach athletes the basics of trap shooting, and for more advanced athletes, instructors will evaluate form, technique & fit. It is required that parents or coaches accompany new student-athletes to this class; bring your own equipment. See event details.
- Sold OutMar 29, 2025, 1:00 PMOtter Creek Sportsman's Club of CR, 9001 Milburn Rd, Cedar Rapids, IA 52411, USAThis is an introductory Trap Doubles class, Kolton and Nicole will teach athletes the basics of doubles trap. To sign up for this class, it is recommended: - student-athletes average is 18 or 25 in singles trap - parents or coaches accompany the student-athletes to class Bring shells and a gun.
- Sold OutMar 29, 2025, 8:00 AMOtter Creek Sportsman's Club of CR, 9001 Milburn Rd, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402, USAIn this Trap clinic, Kolton and Nicole will teach athletes the basics of trap shooting, and for more advanced athletes, instructors will evaluate form, technique & fit. It is required that parents or coaches accompany the student-athletes for this class; bring your own equipment. See event details.
- Sold OutMar 29, 2025, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PMOtter Creek Sportsman's Club, 9001 Milburn Rd, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402, USAIntroduction to American Skeet & Skeet Doubles with clinicians Ryan Smithart & Brendan Appel. This clinic is one full day.
- Sold OutMar 23, 2025, 1:00 PMPalmer Trap Club, 58999 260th Ave, Palmer, IA 50571, USAThis is a Trap Doubles class, Kolton and Nicole will teach athletes with doubles trap skills and provide tips. To sign up for this class, it is recommended: - student-athletes average is ~16 to 18 in singles - parents or coaches accompany the student-athletes to class - bring shells and a gun.
- Sold OutMar 23, 2025, 8:00 AMPalmer Trap Club, 58999 260th Ave, Palmer, IA 50571, USAIn this Trap clinic, Kolton and Nicole will teach athletes the basics of trap shooting, and for more advanced athletes, instructors will evaluate form, technique & fit. It is required that parents or coaches accompany new student-athletes to this class; bring your own equipment. See class details.
- Sold OutMar 22, 2025, 1:00 PMShelby County Trap and Skeet, 1307 Ironwood Rd, Harlan, IA 51537, USAThis is a Trap Doubles class, Kolton and Nicole will teach athletes the doubles trap. To sign up for this class, it is recommended: - student-athletes average is ~16 to ~18 in singles - parents or coaches accompany the student-athletes to class - bring shells and a gun.
- Sold OutMar 22, 2025, 8:00 AMShelby County Trap and Skeet, 1307 Ironwood Rd, Harlan, IA 51537, USAIn this Trap clinic, Kolton and Nicole will teach athletes the basics of trap shooting, and for more advanced athletes, instructors will evaluate form, technique & fit. It is required that parents or coaches accompany the student-athletes to this class; bring your equipment. See event details.
- Sold OutMar 15, 2025, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PMOskaloosa, 2357 Pilgrim Path, Oskaloosa, IA 52577, USAIntroduction to American Skeet & Skeet Doubles with clinicians Ryan Smithart & Brendan Appel. This clinic is one full day.
- Sold OutMar 01, 2025, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PMWaukee, New Pioneer, 31454 312th Pl, Waukee, IA 50263, USAIntroduction to American Skeet & Skeet Doubles with clinicians Ryan Smithart & Brendan Appel. This clinic is one full day.
- Sold OutJan 18, 2025, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PMAnkeny, 1055 SW Prairie Trail Pkwy, Ankeny, IA 50023, USA2025 Iowa SCTP & SASP Coach Conference will be held Saturday, January 18th in Ankeny, Iowa, held in partnership with Iowa SCTP, Inc. Buy tickets here ---> https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/ Session overview: 2024 Season Recap & Preview, Upcoming Training Opportunities, Trap 101, Intro to Skeet...
Meet the Instructors
Meet the instructors that assist with the growth of Iowa SCTP student athletes and coaches. The Iowa SCTP board's mission is to grow knowledge and shooting sports in the state of Iowa.
ONLINE LEARNING
Annual Coaches Conference: January

The Iowa SCTP, Inc. Board assists Iowa coaches and athletes through training and education. A variety of coach and athlete training is available, and clinicians and locations vary annually.
We also can learn virtually;
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The Iowa SCTP, Inc. sets up clinics for athletes and coaches. In addition, the Iowa SCTP, Inc helps to offset a significant amount of the costs associated with clinics. Below is a glimpse of clinics.
Clinics that the Iowa SCTP hosted in the past include:
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Basic Shotgun Coach Course
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Doubles Trap Clinic
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Specialized American Trap Clinic
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International Skeet Clinic
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International Bunker Trap Clinics
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NSSA Level 1 Shotgun Coach Class
SCTP-registered coaches and athletes are eligible for 50% reimbursement for classes that indicate assistance. Submit those requests to the Iowa SCTP board, and the Iowa SCTP Treasurer will process them.
Learn virtually; learn through our YouTube shooting sports channel!