Videos tagged with Performance Assessment

This video emphasizes the importance of assessing 'cold shooting' performance at the start of each range day. Instructor Joel Park suggests performing a standard drill or scenario without warm-up to establish a baseline of your current skill level. He advocates for minimal preparation, focusing on a few dry draws and trigger presses before executing the drill multiple times and scoring the results to identify areas for improvement.

Ben Stoeger addresses frustration in firearms training, emphasizing that practice should inherently be challenging. He advises embracing the 'suck' by setting conditions where failure occurs 80% of the time, leading to success 20% of the time. This approach fosters awareness of the gap between desired and actual performance, crucial for improvement. Stoeger also warns against excessive self-criticism, which can hinder progress, advocating for a balance where good reps are acknowledged.

Jeff Gonzalez of Trident Concepts, speaking at the SIG Academy, outlines a structured approach to developing a firearms training plan post-formal instruction. Key steps include limiting focus to 2-3 skills, isolating specific changes, assessing resources (time, money), setting measurable goals, designing targeted drills, consistent implementation, and regular reassessment for continuous improvement.