Apparently you have the same problem where you live that we have. No coaches that I' m aware of in NY. Maybe you should consider doing what we are about to do. Have a local archery shop sponsor a Shooter' s Class with Bernie Pellerite. We talked with Bernie and Jan in detail about having a shooter' s school in our area. I dont know what it is about those people but I just think they are the best! They answered any questions we had and we learned alot about them and what it is they do at the free seminars they held this past weekend. We also purchased his book and the 1st three videos he has, we have watched the first one so far and really enjoyed it. If you dont think you could actually have a shooters school in your area, you should really consider purchasing his book and videos. His website is:www.robinhoodvideos.com My husband and I would strongly suggest it.