______ TRAINING PERSONALIZED FOR ALL LEVELS
Tailored Instruction
At Hidden Brook Sporting Club, private lessons deliver top-tier, tailored instruction from seasoned experts who make every session both fun and rewarding. New shooters master the essentials—gun fit, stance, and safety—to confidently break clays and dive into sporting clays with success. Experienced shooters, meanwhile, unlock advanced techniques, refining their aim on tricky presentations to push their skills to the next level. Each lesson is built around you, your pace, and your goals, ensuring a personal experience that’s as enjoyable as it is effective.
We offer a range of options to suit your needs, all led by instructors with deep expertise and a knack for keeping things lively. Solo lessons provide one-on-one focus, while group sessions bring extra energy and connection.
Personalized Training
Personalization sets us apart. Private lessons cater to your goals, from solo precision to lively group outings, all led by expert instructors who make every shot count. Club events turn shooting into festive gatherings with hearty food and extras, drawing enthusiasts together. Our range is set up so each student gets the most out of their learning experience and leaves with immediate results.
Skill Level
Here’s a snapshot of your options:
- Skill Levels: Beginner to competitive, all welcome.
- Times of Year: Clinics and events span seasons.
- Group Sizes: Solo, pairs, families, or teams.
- Corporate Functions: Team-building with a shotgun twist.
- Special Events: Festive shoots with food and fun.
- Personalization: Lessons molded to your needs.
- Ladies Only: A welcoming space for women shooters; build skills with laughter and camaraderie.
- Gentlemen Only: Tailored for men to hone precision in a relaxed, focused setting.
- Couples: A fun, shared challenge; perfect your aim together and bond over busted clays.
- Youth Lessons: Kids learn safety and fundamentals with engaging, patient coaching.
- Clinics: Skill-building for every shooter.
- Private Lessons:One-on-one or group focus.
- Club Events: Social shooting with extras.
Ready to aim higher? Call 336-977-7030 with your dates, group, and skill level for a custom quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
Prepare for Your Private Lesson
What to Bring: Eye/ear protection (rentable), firearm/ammo (rent a gun & buy ammo onsite), optional range bag.
What to Wear: Sturdy shoes, layered attire, hat/sunscreen, secure long hair.
Weather Policy: Clinics, lessons and events run rain or shine; severe weather cancellations are emailed.
Questions? Contact info@hiddenbrooksportingclub.com or 336-977-7030.
______ NSCA Level I Instructor & Sporting Clays Trailblazer
Kelly Dickson
Kelly Dickson’s love affair with sporting clays began with a first date that most would call unconventional—a gun, a dove, and a charming guy named Tracey who knew how to make an impression. Over 25 years ago, he introduced her to this electrifying world, and she hasn’t looked back since.
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A golfer by trade in her earlier years, Kelly traded fairways for firing lines, captivated by the sport’s pace, precision, and the sheer joy of competing outdoors alongside Tracey. Picking up her first gun in her late 20s, she found a rhythm that’s carried her through decades of tournaments, transforming her into one of only 40 women in the U.S. to earn the prestigious NSCA Level I Instructor certification—a badge of honor she wears with grace and grit.
With Tracey, Kelly co-founded Sporting Clays Xperience, turning their shared obsession into a nationwide legacy of sporting clays events, escapes, and clinics. Her corporate executive days sharpened her poise, but it’s her prowess on the range that’s dazzled at countless corporate shoots and fundraisers, proving time and again that she’s a force with a shotgun in hand. Kelly’s coaching is a blend of feminine intuition and fierce expertise—she sees the sport through a woman’s eyes, making it approachable and exhilarating for reluctant newcomers, especially ladies hesitant to pull the trigger. “I want every woman to feel the rush and connection I’ve found in this sport,” she says with a sparkle in her voice, and she delivers. Yet her techniques are universal, lifting shooters of all stripes to new heights with a nurturing touch and a keen eye for detail. Kelly’s lessons aren’t just about hitting clays—they’re about igniting passion, building confidence, and sharing the sisterhood (and brotherhood) of the range.
______ NSCA Level II Instructor & Sporting Clays Virtuoso
Tracey Dickson
Tracey’s journey with a shotgun began at the tender age of 10, under the wide-open skies of San Diego, California, where dove hunting ignited a spark that would define his life. A man of grit and determination, he carved an adrenaline-fueled career in off-road racing, commanding the tracks for American Honda with a fearless edge.
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That drive propelled him into the high-octane world of Indy cars and, for the past two decades, NASCAR—a testament to his relentless pursuit of precision and competition. But it was his father who handed him a new challenge off the racetrack: sporting clays. From the moment Tracey shouldered that gun, he was hooked—a sport that married skill, strategy, and sheer fun in a way racing never could.
Together with his wife Kelly, Tracey founded Sporting Clays Xperience, a venture that transformed their passion into a lifestyle. Since 2019, they’ve crisscrossed the country, leading sporting clays events, escapes, and clinics that bring shooters together in a brotherhood of competition and camaraderie. As a Level II instructor, Tracey’s expertise is unrivaled, honed by years of breaking targets and breaking barriers. His coaching is a masterclass in patience and power—he’s got a knack for decoding the art of the shot, whether he’s guiding a wide-eyed youth or a seasoned marksman chasing the next class level. Beginners feel his steady hand and clear breakdowns, while advanced shooters lean on his deep well of experience to shatter their personal bests. With a commanding presence and a competitive spirit forged on the racetrack, Tracey doesn’t just teach—he inspires. Every lesson is a chance to unleash the thrill of the clay, and he’s damn good at making sure you hit it.
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