Tennessee Scholastic Clay Target Program
Coaches
Thank you for being a Tennessee SCTP Coach!
Resources
What is required to be a coach?
All Tennessee SCTP coaches must meet the following requirements:
- Be 21 years of age or older.
- Complete and pass an annual background check. Coaches will not be allowed to participate with a team in any capacity if Tennessee Wildlife Federation or the Tennessee SCTP steering committee deems background check findings unacceptable.
- Be in good standing with Tennessee Wildlife Federation and Tennessee SCTP.
- Complete coaching registration via the Tennessee SCTP online system by the registration deadline.
- Complete the following education courses:
- SSSF Basic Shotgun Shooting Sports Coach Training OR NRA Level 1 Shotgun Coach class.
- One continuing education course every three years, such as advanced coaches’ training, first aid training, sexual harassment training, and youth protection program training.
Tennessee SCTP Manuals
Season Registration
2025 Tennessee SCTP State Championships Mail-In Pre-Registration Form
National Governing Body Manuals
Trap Machine Grant Application
Recognition Certificate
Where can I find Hunter Education classes?
All Tennessee SCTP athletes are required to complete an agency-approved hunter education course. Classes are available online and in person.
Tennessee SCTP College Scholarship Forms
All current Tennessee SCTP athletes who are graduating high school seniors and have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 can and are encouraged to apply to the three SCTP scholarships we offer.
Tennessee SCTP Academic All-State Application
SSSF Basic Shotgun Shooting Sports Coach Training
The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) understands the vital role that volunteer coaches play in the success of youth shotgun shooting sports teams. With new teams being activated through programs such as the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) every day, the need for a simple, efficient, and comprehensive path to shotgun coach certification is realized as the SSSF Basic Shotgun Coach Certification Program.
The Basic Shotgun Coach Certification Program is designed for prospective coaches wishing to start or join a youth clay target as a coach or an adult volunteer. The intuitive, primarily online-based curriculum certifies coaches to work with beginning and novice athletes involved in the shotgun sports of Trap, Skeet, and Sporting Clays.
If there are currently no Range Days offered in your region that you are able to attend, please fill out this form to request a future training day.
Upcoming Events
More from Tennessee SCTP
Announcing the Tennessee Scholastic Clay Target Program Cup Winners
The dust has finally settled for this year’s Tennessee Scholastic Clay Target Program Cup Winners! These cups are a prestigious award presented to the TN athlete at Nationals SCTP who shoots the highest score in that discipline. On Sunday 10-19-25 we had our final shoot off to settle all three cups for the year.
2025 TNSCTP All-State Highlights
The Tennessee SCTP wrapped up its 2025 season with a memorable All-State Academic banquet and Mini Iron Man competition, hosted at the Maury County Gun Club.
Tennessee Athletes Show Dominance on National Stage
Facing off against over 3,100 of the top youth shooters from 36 states, Tennessee athletes brought home an impressive 16 National Championship titles, with a total of 88 titles earned throughout the week.
Storms and Standouts at the 2025 State Championships
Rainy weather didn’t stop more than 1,100 athletes from 79 teams across the state from gathering in Nashville for six days of exciting competition at the 2025 TNSCTP State Championships.
Triple Crown Wraps with a Rainy Muletown Trap Showdown
The Muletown Trap Showdown wrapped up the first-ever Triple Crown Series, bringing 298 athletes to three locations across Middle Tennessee.
Braving the Weather and Having a Bigfoot Blast
The 2025 Bigfoot Blast brought the rain—and the competition! Read more on how the athletes pushed through and made the most of the weekend.