Welcome to ISSF Academy

Pioneering a new era in education through inclusivity and modern approaches

News

ISSF Academy first year

3.6.2025

The first year of the new ISSF Academy..
ISSF Academy meets ASC for joint development

30.5.2025

ISSF Academy hold crucial development talks in Asia..
Danka Hrbekova of Slovakia

27.5.2025

WISE launched in an inspirational webinar for women around the world..
Remington McBee looks to aid American development through ISSF academy courses.

14.5.2025

McBee looks to aid American development through ISSF Academy courses..

Our values

Fostering Olympic values, ethics, and advanced learning through modern technology

The Academy is much more than just a collection of courses. It is an educational system founded on Olympic and democratic human values, high ethical standards in sports, deep learning, and modern technology.

Embracing continuous learning and growth in the sport through online accessibility

From an individual’s perspective, joining the Academy signifies a commitment to continuous learning and a long-term journey of growth within the sport of shooting. With online accessibility, the Academy welcomes individuals from all around the world. 

Academy’s diverse learning opportunities pave the way for personalized educational journeys

From an educational standpoint, the Academy is a comprehensive and multifunctional entity, offering a range of educational experiences from individual lectures and masterclasses to full-scale training and coaching courses. 

Our Vision

To ensure a strong future for our sport, we must act together – sharing knowledge, growing through trust, and leading with passion. ISSF Academy stands at the heart of this mission, uniting the shooting family through education, collaboration, and continuous learning. 

”To preserve the sport we love we must work hard for the future. ISSF Academy will play the main educational role to fulfill the task and be the center of cooperation inside the shooting family. Together we are strong!”
Mr Luciano Rossi
Mr. Luciano Rossi
ISSF President
”Our behavior makes our values visible to those around us. Mutual respect and trust create a psychologically safe environment for everyone. Enthusiasm drives motivation and leads to results. Learning is essential for development, requiring a mindset open to feedback and coaching in all that we do.”
Dr Vesa Nissinen ISSF Academy director
Dr. Vesa Nissinen
ISSF Academy Director

Our mission

ISSF Academy is committed to implementing and operating a comprehensive shooting coaching education programme for all levels.

Our key tasks include:

  • Establishing and managing a state-of-the-art shooting sport academy, known as ISSF Academy
  • Planning, organizing, and delivering educational and training programmes, beginning with shooting coaching courses
  • Compiling and leveraging expertise in education and training to enhance coaching within the sport of shooting
  • Ensuring the highest possible quality of all services provided
  • Fostering strong cooperation within the global shooting family

Our position

ISSF Academy fosters a collaborative network of athletes, coaches, and sports enthusiasts, aimed at elevating the standards of professionalism and core values in the shooting community.

Welcome to ISSF Academy where we unite athletes, coaches, leaders, and sports supporters, including those from the shooting industry. Networking and cooperation on a global scale are essential to its success. Upon successful completion of courses, ISSF Academy will issue ISSF Coaching Licenses and other educational certificates as appropriate. Maintaining the official registers will continue to be a responsibility of the ISSF. The Academy aims to be inclusive of the entire shooting family and serve as a portal to the core values and professionalism represented by the ISSF.

September C course is full, we're now receiving applications for December C course!