Adrian is a very accomplished professional shooting coach with a calm, soft manner to his lesson delivery. He coaches both clay and game shooters of all abilities, from the new shooter starting out all the way up to the highest level of shooters looking for small gains – whether that be in their consistency or looking for that extra 1% in a competition.

Adrian is a keen shooter himself with over 30 years experience. Adrian holds both domestic and international coaching qualifications incluidng CPSA Qualified Level 2 coach (Sporting), Level 2 coach (Trap), FITASC Coach level 2 Advanced (currently only one of eight worldwide), APSI disability coach and gun fitting.

Dave is a British Association of Shooting and Conservation (BASC)-accredited coach who has been teaching shooting for over 10 years, as well as working with the BASC at countless game fairs, young shot days and other events. We reckon he’s solely responsible for introducing thousands of people of all ages and backgrounds to the sport of clay shooting over the years and helping the sport thrive – well done Dave!

Dave has over 40 years of game shooting experience and is a qualified loader, so during the game shooting season you’ll find him spending lots of time instructing and loading in the field.  spending much of the game season instructing and loading in the field. When he’s teaching Dave particularly enjoys helping everyone, children and adults alike, reach their full potential whilst enjoying themselves and developing a passion for shooting.

Mike is an experienced APSI instructor and he enjoys encouraging the next generation of shooters with tailored one to one sessions or group lessons. He is passionate to help people to reach their goals and shoot with confidence.

Mike has been a keen shooter and stalker for 55 years, a BASC member for 45 years and also CPSA and APSI. He is currently training with archery GB.

Many of you will know Caroline as she is your first point of contact when arriving at the clubhouse. Caroline is a qualified CPSA instructor and particularly enjoys teaching beginners and ladies.

In her spare time you will probably find her shooting here at Thimbleby with her family – her husband Paul and son Jack.