Dan Schindler's Biography and Sporting Clays History

Daniel L. Schindler

Dan Schindler is one of only 35 worldwide members of the British Guild of Shooting Instructors and holds the highest level of certification in the US as a NSCA Level III instructor. Dan founded the Paragon School of Sporting with one goal in mind. Whether it be for the advanced competitor or providing the basics to the entry level shooter, Paragon provides the simplest, most practical and most effective coaching for the sporting clays enthusiast.

Dan has spent his entire life studying and participating in the various facets of shotgunning. Aside from his exemplary credentials as an instructor and writer, he received his gun fitting training from Peter and Wendy Crabtree originally from the West London Shooting School. As time permits, Dan competes in local, state and national competitions.

To accommodate the many requests for Dan's services, we've partnered with select courses across the US to offer clinics and private instruction to their membership, and our clients living in their area.

Dan's clear, concise coaching is easy to understand and implement. Whether you've just gotten into the sport, shoot for fun or are an advanced competitor, Dan will take you To the Next Level.


Instructor Certifications


February 1996
October 1996
NSCA Level III Instructor
British Guild of Shooting Instructors

Memberships


National Rifle Association - Life Member
National Shooting Sports Foundation
National Sporting Clays Association - Life Member
Outdoor Writers Association of America





Paragon School of Sporting, Center for Instructor Study
Professional Associates Certification Class


May 7 – 11, 2008r
November 7 – 11, 2007
River Bend Sportsman's Resort - Fingerville, SC
River Bend Sportsman's Resort - Fingerville, SC

Chief Instructor for NSCA Level One Instructor Certification Class


September 24-26 2004
April 2 – 4, 2004
April 11-13 2003
April 4-6 2003
April 2002
October 2001
May 2001
April 2001
April 2001
April 2000
September 1999
October 1998
September 1997
September 1994
March 1994
June 1993
April 1993
River Bend Sportsman's Resort - Fingerville, SC
River Bend Sportsman's Resort - Fingerville, SC
River Bend Sportsman's Resort - Fingerville, SC
River Bend Sportsman's Resort - Fingerville, SC
River Bend Sportsman's Resort - Fingerville, SC
Northbrook Sports Club - Grayslake, IL
Wild Marsh Sporting Clays - Clear Lakes, MN
River Bend Sportsman's Resort - Fingerville, SC
Wild Marsh Sporting Clays - Clear Lakes, MN
River Bend Sportsman's Resort - Fingerville, SC
River Bend Sportsman's Resort - Fingerville, SC
Blue Sky Sporting Clays - Dennison, OH
Twin S - East Greenville, PA
Warrington Shooters Club - Wellsville, PA
Southwinds Farm Sporting Clays - Windsor, VA
Warrington Shooters Club - Wellsville, PA
Eldred Preserve - Eldred, NY

Chief Instructor for NSCA Level Two Instructor Certification Class


October 2004
May 2004
September 1997
August 1993
River Bend Sportsman's Resort - Fingerville, SC
River Bend Sportsman's Resort - Fingerville, SC
Twin S - East Greenville, PA
Warrington Shooters Club - Wellsville, PA

 


Dan Schindler, NSCA Level III Instructor, Guild of Shooting Instructors