Coaching with Purpose
177 Club is the shooting sports training brand of Red Dot Sports Academy, dedicated to providing specialized instruction in 10 m air rifle and air pistol. Founded in 2019 and based in Burnaby, Metro Vancouver, our focus is on safe and structured training for beginners, youth athletes, and competitive shooters.
Our Coaches
Meet Our Experts
Our team comprises experienced coaches passionate about shooting sports. With backgrounds in competitive shooting and coaching, we are dedicated to helping you develop your skills and achieve your goals.
Alan Zhao, ChPC
Co-founder · Rifle Coach
ChPC · ISSF A Rifle · ISSF B Pistol
NCCP Competition Development
Alan supports rifle athletes through technical coaching, structured training and competition preparation. His international coaching experience includes Intershoot and Canadian junior team assignments.
Miya Song, ChPC
Co-founder · Pistol Coach
ChPC · ISSF A Pistol
NCCP Competition Development
Miya leads pistol coaching with an emphasis on safe habits, sound technique and consistent shot routines. Her structured approach supports beginners, developing youth athletes and shooters preparing for competition.
Anudari Tsolmonbaatar
Pistol Coach · Olympian
Tokyo 2020 · Mongolia
2022 World Championships Bronze
Anudari brings international competition experience to pistol training. An ISSF B coach, she joined the team in April 2026 and supports athletes in refining technique and preparing for competition.