Marki Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 What would you expect to pay for a 1 hour lesson? There are two grounds within 20 odd miles of me. One charges £25 the other £60, neither includes the cost of clays. I'm trying to understand if these are good averages. I've yet to work out why I would pay the extra £40 since tuition at the cheaper price is with Scott and John Barnett, both with proven abilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 I can't find anything under £70 per hour round here so that's a pretty good price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehb102 Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 I pay £60 plus clays and cartridges and that gets me a fabulous coach who happens to be an England shooter himself. Local ground charges £45 ph, special offer on right now £35 ph. It's market rate i.e. whatever people will pay locally to you. I reckon my wonderful coach is at least twice the value of the local twonk I used to work with, and either I do as well on half as many lessons or I do twice as well on the same number of lessons. I go on value as well as price. However, some newly qualified CPSA coach whom I have been unimpressed by having had him "coach" two events now quoted me £65 an hour. I pointed out that I can get an International-level coach for that price. However, I have to drive an hour to get to my lesson. Not everyone who can shoot can coach. Not everyone who can coach will suit your personal learning style. I thought me having a top coach was like feeding a donkey strawberries at my level, but I've progressed so much in just four lessons that I think he's worth the money. Start with your cheaper option, then when you feel your learning curve is slowing down you can try someone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malik Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 When i had mine, they were £30 for an hour. Including 50 carts and clays I think it went up to £35ish. Normally people that finish the lessons become members and do practice afterwards. Nottingham District Gun Club if you are interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marki Posted September 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 Thanks for the input. I guess that really is the answer, they charge what people will pay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 One place I coach you pay £85 for Hour Another with in 100m you £115 I'm the same bloke at both grounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liam8223 Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 At Kibworth its £55 for an hour which includes up to 100 clays but not carts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehb102 Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 At Kibworth its £55 for an hour which includes up to 100 clays but not carts. My coach is at Kibworth but independent of the ground so I pay more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marki Posted September 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 One place I coach you pay £85 for Hour Another with in 100m you £115 I'm the same bloke at both grounds. Being nosey but do you get that money or does some of it go to the ground? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 Being nosey but do you get that money or does some of it go to the ground? If I'm working for a ground they take that and I get a day or 1/2 day rate if it a private lesson organised by me it goes to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salopian Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 Quality will be remembered a long time after the price is forgotten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psych4shooting Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 For me it is not the price it is the quality - there is no standard in shooting, it is a service not a product. If you think it is worth it then you will continue to pay, if it is not worth it and you are not learning then you will not continue with the coaching. The coaching question always rumbles on, but in my eyes it is all down to the value it adds to your shooting, not the cost - if you can find a low cost coast that works for you then that is great, if they are higher priced and it works for you then that is the cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehb102 Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 Oh, that Salopian chappie gets good recommendations from others I know. Jolly helpful fellow, might cover your area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 Contact Beretta - on here. Whatever he charges - is the correct amount. You have to look at what you are getting per pound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorianbuilders Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 Scott and John are both good coaches and I don't think you'd have a problem with either. I've had a refresher with John and done a round or two with Scott and found them both very helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marki Posted September 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 I've spent a bit of time at Mickley Hall and have had no problems with the coaching. My question in no way inferred that either place was better or worse than the other, it was simply to understand average price, I'm new to all this and have absolutely no idea. My personal feelings are that the prices tend to be influenced by the perceived status of the grounds rather than the actual quality of the coaching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OvEr_KiLL Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 i guess you guys are talking about sporting hehe just to let you know what i pay for DTL - £55 per hour and £6 per 25 clays so 2 hours + 100 clays = £134 and thats all with my own cartridges, and no its not with david ball as he charges more and is further away from me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITCHF Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Contact Beretta - on here. Whatever he charges - is the correct amount. You have to look at what you are getting per pound. what he said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 (edited) Contact Beretta - on here. Whatever he charges - is the correct amount. You have to look at what you are getting per pound.Have to agree with that, you may spend a little time traveling to see him but he's more than worth the journey!This is his web site http://www.clayshootingcoach.com/ Edited September 24, 2013 by Paul223 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azzurri Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Have to agree with that, you may spend a little time traveling to see him but he's more than worth the journey! This is his web site http://www.clayshootingcoach.com/ Years of experience, knows what he's talking about and results to back it all up too. I know a guy who he's been coaching for a couple of years and every time I see him shoot I can see how he's coming on, he certainly looks like he's been shooting longer than he actually has, nice and smooth which can only be good for his future. I know for a fact you'll get your money's worth and if you're genuinely looking to learn then give him a call. Azzurri. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Salopian Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 In today's economy it is and always should be value for money. Mickley Hall sounds brilliant value for money @ £25 . But Brian Clegg is also a known quantity and I will vouch for his lesson quality. He like John & Scott Barnett at Mickley Hall are vastly experienced. The real secret is finding a coach that you can gel with and who can teach you at your learning pace. It would be of very little use to spend vast amounts of money travelling to be trained by a Coach if shooting is only a passing phase in your sporting career. But if you aspire to be the best then you need to try many different coaches because for sure you will learn a little bit from each one. Dedication, experience and not a little money are the key to success. Good luck in your search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discodog Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Have to agree with that, you may spend a little time traveling to see him but he's more than worth the journey! This is his web site http://www.clayshootingcoach.com/ I second that , Top man . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OvEr_KiLL Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 yes but salopian, one coach will tell you to do it this way and another one will tell you to do it that way, what i would say is find one that you are happy with the way he teaches and you get on with and stick with them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salopian Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 "The real secret is finding a coach that you can gel with and who can teach you at your learning pace." OvEr_ KiLL, Which part of reading do you struggle with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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