Author Topic: A New Level (Read 3339 times)

ThongPrincess · « **on:** June 23, 2007, 10:06:23 AM »

I just wanted to share with all my BR Family. I passed my Bronze Level Coaching Certification class. It was a great experience, especially the hands on experience.

The test was a challenge 45 multiple choice questions (15 in each of 3 areas Equipment - Physical Game - Non-Sport Specific) and 12 True/False Questions (4 in each of the 3 areas). You had to get 80% or better in each area to pass. I had 95% Equipment, 85% Physical Game and 100% Non-Sport Specific.

My first phone call, less than 5 minutes after leaving the room, was to my coach who encouraged me to get back into coaching. He has also provided me with a lot of information that helped prepare me for this level, even though I didn't realize it at the time.

edited to correct scores, I actually did better than I thought I would on the equipment section!
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Edited on 6/23/2007 11:40 PM

Rileybowler · « **Reply #1 on:** June 23, 2007, 06:09:59 PM »

Congratulations I hope you do very well with it
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TwoFourEightNineNine · « **Reply #2 on:** June 23, 2007, 08:25:51 PM »

Thong,

How did you like the class and who was your instructor? I took the course over two years ago now and unfortunately had left the weekend with plenty of questions for more advanced coaching techniques, which I guess is more reserved for the silver course.
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ThongPrincess · « **Reply #3 on:** June 23, 2007, 08:54:21 PM »

Rileybowler-
Thank you! I believe the information I learned will make me a better coach, the juniors will benefit.

Jeremy -
The instructor was Carey Pon. I really enjoyed the class, but Friday was tough. We covered the Mental Game, Equipment, Video Taping, the Physical Game, and Lane Play all yesterday. Most of us left feeling wiped out.

Today we worked with 2 athletes, one a 3 step power player who had only been bowling about a year. The other a more conventional beginning bowler. Unfortunately, the group I was in for the first athlete had a couple guys who just took over and it ended up being pretty mucha waste of time for me. I moved to another group who worked as a team with everyone working together. A much better experience.

Carey touched on some of the Silver stuff, so I think he did a great job teaching and planting the seed to go to the next level. Yes, there are some questions, but most were answered in the training. I am now thinking of taking the Silver next year and maybe actually coaching for pay in addition to my volunteer coaching.
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C-G ProShop-Carl · « **Reply #4 on:** June 23, 2007, 11:12:54 PM »

Thong,

Congrats!!!! That is an awesome step and a very substantial achievement. You should hold your head high!

-Carl
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ThongPrincess · « **Reply #5 on:** June 23, 2007, 11:39:23 PM »

Carl-
Thank you! I am very proud and excited. The only down side is being in Vegas there was no one to celebrate with

It will wait until Reno Tuesday when I can celebrate with my teammates!
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ThongPrincess · « **Reply #6 on:** June 24, 2007, 06:37:26 AM »

TrimMan-
Thank You! I'm not anything special. Bowling has provided me with so many opportunities, I just want to be able to give back. Being a teacher, I love to learn new things and then share the information with others.
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ThongPrincess · « **Reply #7 on:** June 24, 2007, 05:27:52 PM »

Sawbones-
No my game is getting better every day. I told my coach I owe him for all his support. His reply is I only owe him to keep on learning, implimenting it into my game and pass it on.

Glenn28-

Thank you and I too look forward to NC in a few weeks!
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Fluff E Bunnie · « **Reply #8 on:** June 25, 2007, 07:29:55 AM »

Congrats. Does that mean I can ask you a ton of questions now?
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ThongPrincess · « **Reply #9 on:** June 25, 2007, 07:52:46 AM »

LOL Fluff E Bunnie -
Yes, you can ask all the questions you want and thank you. If I don't know the answer I'll tell you it has to wait for next year when I might just go for the Silver

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ThongPrincess · « **Reply #10 on:** June 25, 2007, 11:38:06 PM »

Mutilated1 -

No you just have to learn how to teach some one. I am not a great bowler. I am working on getting my average to the more elite level, but am not there yet. I do have knowledge and the ability to pass on that knowledge to others. That is all that is needed. If you want to coach the high end bowler, then it will take some to convince them you are worthy of being paid for your services. It could be average, titles, or it could be simply assisting in a clinic with coaches who have a reputation.

The lowest level is Level1 and it will soon be an online course.

The downside of that is you don't get to do the lane activity, but you can do it on your own. The lane part was having you put on house shoes and use a house ball with the opposite hand. The first thing we did was to rool the ball with two hands like a very young beginning bowler. The second was to, again use 2 hands, and roll the ball but with it off of the approach. Next was the staggared stance no steps, then one step to replicate the last step, and the final one was to go to a full 4 step.

They are still offering the in class Level 1, but I don't know for how long. The cost is about $65 and it is a one day course. Ours was a lot of fun and educational.

Bronze costs $275. The Level 1 test is open book, the Bronze is not. The Bronze covers a ton of information, probably more than your 10 year old needs right now. The Level 1 test is extremely easy if you know anything about bowling and aren't afraid to loook in the Manuel. I honestly looked up maybe 1 answer and got 96%. It is more cookie cutter bowling because it is the fundamentals. Check Bowl.com for any classes in your area. They had the Level 1 here in Vegas Thursday.

I am glad to hear you also want to help the Youth, they are the future of bowling. I wish you luck and if I can do anything to help, let me know.

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Edited on 6/26/2007 0:17 AM

MI 2 AZ · « **Reply #11 on:** June 26, 2007, 12:08:34 AM »

ThongPrincess, Congratulations on a great accomplishment.

Somehow I missed reading this topic earlier.

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ThongPrincess · « **Reply #12 on:** June 26, 2007, 12:11:38 AM »

MI 2 AZ -

Thank you! There is so much posted here, I often miss posts the first time around.
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Smash49 · « **Reply #13 on:** June 26, 2007, 12:56:28 AM »

Thong,

Laufaye and I just finished the IBPSIA HOTS Phase I Technical course at Texas Station.

Smash49
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ThongPrincess · « **Reply #14 on:** June 26, 2007, 03:07:10 AM »

Smash49-
I'll bet our paths crossed more than once there. We were just around the corner at the end of the hall for the Bronze.
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