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James Walls

James Walls

Ashland

Summary

Dynamic shotgun coach with extensive experience at Missouri 4H Shooting Sports, excelling in event organization and safety training. Proven track record in developing youth athletes and enhancing coaching curricula. Recognized for leadership in state shoots and workshops, fostering a culture of sportsmanship and skill development among participants. NRA Level 2 certified.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Missouri 4H Shotgun Coach

Missouri 4H Shooting Sports
08.2024 - Current
  • As head coach, I organize the state shoots and state tryouts.
  • At state shoots, I am the Chief RO.
  • I make sure all the state workshops are staffed for shotgun.
  • I serve as a voting member of the state of Missouri 4-H Shooting Sports advisory committee.
  • The boards set the rules and procedures for the state shoots and state tryouts.

Assistant Coach for the Level 1 NRA Class

NRA
02.2024 - Current
  • I have been assisting Rod Zeller in teaching the Level 1 NRA shotgun class.
  • I help Rod teach in the classroom and on the range.
  • Since I have been helping Rod teach, we have incorporated the PowerPoint from the NRA to help teach the class.

MYSSA Board Member

Missouri Youth Shooting Sport Alliance
01.2019 - Current
  • Company Overview: The Missouri Youth Sport Shooting Alliance (MYSSA) is a statewide, not-for-profit organization of Missouri clubs and organizations representing all youth shooting sports. We promote target shooting opportunities, safety, sportsmanship and the ongoing development of Missouri's youth athletes through youth sport shooting, training, and events.
  • The Missouri Youth Sport Shooting Alliance (MYSSA) is a statewide, not-for-profit organization of Missouri clubs and organizations representing all youth shooting sports. We promote target shooting opportunities, safety, sportsmanship and the ongoing development of Missouri's youth athletes through youth sport shooting, training, and events.

Coordinator

Boone County 4H Shooting Sports
03.2015 - Current
  • As Coordinator, I organize the County shoots for all discipline.
  • I make sure all the discipline are staffed.
  • I serve as a chair member of the Boone County of Missouri 4-H Shooting Sports advisory committee.
  • The boards set the rules and procedures for the Boone County shoot and all practices.

Missouri State Shotgun Coach

Missouri 4H Shooting Sports
04.2014 - Current
  • As a coach, I help organize the state shoots and state tryouts and workshops.
  • At state shoots, I am one of the assistant ROs.
  • At the workshop I help teach new MO county shotgun coach's.
  • I serve as a non voting member of the state of Missouri 4-H Shooting Sports advisory committee.
  • The boards set the rules and procedures for the state shoots and state tryouts.

Boone County 4H Head Shotgun Coach

Boone County 4H
03.2011 - Current

As head coach, I organize the Shotgun part of the Boone County Shoot. I am the Chief RO at the county shoot. I also activity coach throughout out the 4H year to prepare the 4-Hers for State and County shoots. I I also set on the Boone County MO Shooting Sports advisory committee. The committee sets the rules and procedures for the county shoots and practices.

Volunteer Coach for Ashland FFA

Southern Boone R1 Schools
03.2008 - 12.2017

I volunteered as a Coach for the local FFA Shotgun Team. I ran practices and took the FFA members to local,state and regional shoot.

Education

No Degree - Agriculture

Lincoln Univ
Jefferson City, MO

High School Diploma -

Southern Boone R1 School
05-1988

Skills

  • Shotgun coaching
  • Safety training
  • Event organization
  • Public speaking
  • Curriculum development
  • Team management
  • 4H certified in shotgun and rifle
  • NRA Level 2 certified shotgun coach
  • Completion of Human Kinetics Coach Education
  • Completion of Human Kinetics Coach Education, Sport First Aid 5th Edition Course

Timeline

Head Missouri 4H Shotgun Coach

Missouri 4H Shooting Sports
08.2024 - Current

Assistant Coach for the Level 1 NRA Class

NRA
02.2024 - Current

MYSSA Board Member

Missouri Youth Shooting Sport Alliance
01.2019 - Current

Coordinator

Boone County 4H Shooting Sports
03.2015 - Current

Missouri State Shotgun Coach

Missouri 4H Shooting Sports
04.2014 - Current

Boone County 4H Head Shotgun Coach

Boone County 4H
03.2011 - Current

Volunteer Coach for Ashland FFA

Southern Boone R1 Schools
03.2008 - 12.2017

No Degree - Agriculture

Lincoln Univ

High School Diploma -

Southern Boone R1 School
James Walls