How I track my drill times and scores

Published on March 30, 2025
Duration: 6:40

This video explains how firearms instructor Joel Park tracks his drill times and scores. Instead of a traditional notebook, he prefers using a digital note-taking app like Apple Notes. He records target times for familiar drills and sets specific performance goals for new or challenging exercises, using these notes as benchmarks to gauge progress and maintain accountability during practice sessions.

Quick Summary

Firearms instructor Joel Park tracks drill times and scores using digital notes, like Apple Notes, rather than a traditional notebook. He records drill names and target performance metrics to set expectations, gauge progress, and maintain accountability during practice sessions, finding this method less time-consuming and more conducive to staying present.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Listener Question: Tracking Drill Times
  2. 00:13Familiar Drills & Recalled Times
  3. 00:42Starting Carbine Training & Notes
  4. 00:53Using Apple Notes for Drills
  5. 01:25Example: Matt Prans CQB Warm-up
  6. 01:50Bolt Lock Reloads & Time Management
  7. 02:26Excessive Data vs. Practical Tracking
  8. 03:01Notes as Reminders & Expectations
  9. 03:44Example: Four Aces Drill Progression
  10. 04:44Underestimating Long-Term Progress
  11. 05:29Direct Answer: Notebook vs. Notes
  12. 05:37Loose Sense of Acceptable Times
  13. 06:03Gauging Progress & Setting Expectations
  14. 06:25Conclusion & Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Joel Park track his firearm drill times and scores?

Joel Park prefers using a digital note-taking app, like Apple Notes, over a traditional notebook or binder. He records drill names and target times, using these notes as reminders for performance goals and to gauge progress during practice sessions.

What kind of information does Joel Park record for firearm drills?

He records the drill name and a sense of what an acceptable time or score should be. For new drills, he might note specific metrics like 'sub-3 seconds is good' or '6.5 seconds,' and for familiar drills, he relies on his ingrained knowledge of expected performance.

Why does Joel Park prefer digital notes over a physical notebook for tracking drill performance?

He finds digital notes super handy and less time-consuming than extensive data logging. This approach allows him to stay more in the moment, paying attention to what's happening during the drill rather than diverting attention to write extensively.

Can you give an example of how Joel Park tracks progress on a specific drill?

Yes, for the 'Four Aces' drill (draw, two shots, mag change, two shots), he noted that initially, 2.2-2.4 seconds felt sporty in dry fire. After training, he progressed to 1.8-1.9 seconds, using these tracked times to see his improvement.

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