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Originally Posted by kgoerz
I wish there was a way to know if somone is qaulified besides word of mouth. The NRA has a good program to do this. Right now the only thing anyone has to go on is their own reputation which isn't all a bad thing to go bye if you been in the bussiness for awhile
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K:
There is a technique I am using to find someone who will give me the coaching I need for some specific marksmanship concepts I want to pursue. There are no set courses that will meet my needs. This one will be individual coaching.
I am researching these guys on the web and if any of them interest me, I will buy one of their training videos to assess their ability to meet my needs.
If the video is professional in its construction, content, and direction -- that indicates to me that the fellow is someone that is desirable as he is showing he will do his very best at anything.
If the instructor can communicate concepts and then show them using the technology available in terms of video recordings, that indicates to me he can at least communicate a concept, state why it is important, and then show how it is done.
I will then see if the instructor has the physical mannerisms and methods of communicating that indicate he is professionally focused without arrogance or a dominating attitude.
Videos let me see if his facilities and resources will allow me to achieve my goals.
If anyone gets that far, I will talk with the guy. If he listens and then responds with his own ideas on how to coach me to achieve my goals, it shows he is oriented on my needs and is probably the guy I want to go with.
Not foolproof but when dealing with these things, proven competence, excellent communications ability, and great interpersonal skills tend to indicate someone who will do real good job of training someone else.
Gene