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Coolerman

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Bowlers Burnout
« on: January 26, 2010, 03:51:23 AM »
It' that time of year again for me,dealing with burnout.Between bowling,coaching,

my tournaments,family tournaments,running a youth league and drilling equipment

on a limited basis at my friends shop.I fight this feeling around this time every year.

 The thought of practice.league,tournaments really turn me off.The excitment is gone

and the energy for the game is drained out of me.Burnout strikes those of use ,who put

in a lot of time and effort into our game and the sport..Those of us that are trying

to achieve perfection in every aspect of the game it strikes the hardest.Many of my friends

go through the same thing.The stress of life and job outside of bowling also helps promote

this feeling.I think a lot of bowlers quit bowling because of the burnout factor and not

knowing how to deal with it.It usually takes me a couple of months for me to get over

this,but a least I know it's coming each year and I know how to deal with it.Does anybody

deal with burnout at this time of year.

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stopncrank

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Re: Bowlers Burnout
« Reply #1 on: January 26, 2010, 12:03:41 PM »
I definitely feel the burnout every year too. Actually average wise im having a decent year compared to the last couple, my average is up about 7 pins from last year.

My burnout comes from a number of things though. Like you said work-related stress is a big one for me. Another thing is seeing person after person with less skill than me shoot honor scores in league, while ive yet to get a 300 or 800 in league. I am the true under-achevier in my area league wise. I am very competetive in tournaments with guys who average 230 on house walls. I just dont carry good enough on house shots to shoot 300 or 800. So that definitely burns me out. I think leagues are too long week wise, too. 36 weeks is a long time to commit to.

Add to that the 50-60 games i average practicing on the weekends and in tournament, and burnout sets in earlier every year. Im gonna probably take the summer off, and try to get myself in better shape physically and mentally for the fall season. All this underacheiving is gonna be my motivation to give 100% for the upcoming season. That way if i dont acheive my goals next season i really have no excuses.
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Re: Bowlers Burnout
« Reply #2 on: January 26, 2010, 12:34:03 PM »
Coolerman,

I think the number of people who are as involved as you are with bowling are few and far between.

I was thinking of just suggesting a vacation, but since it is your vocation, your avocation and your charity work (and I congratulate you on your work to the community and to friends), I am not sure if you could or even if you would want to follow that advice. Still it is an idea that I think you should consider. My wife is also one who has what is often called Type A behavior patterns - they can't ever rest, they are forever charging forward accepting everysuggestion as a life and death duty. There must be times when you MUST  refresh the mind, as well as the body, as well as the soul.
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Re: Bowlers Burnout
« Reply #3 on: January 26, 2010, 12:48:43 PM »
I usually see some burnout (and a slump) around the holidays. But I come back around this time of year with the stretch run on the horizon.

All I would say is keep focused on all bowling has given you and know that it never lasts.

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Coolerman

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Re: Bowlers Burnout
« Reply #4 on: January 26, 2010, 01:07:06 PM »
Thanks,Charlest.As I stated ,I have learned what to do  when this feeling is coming,and how to

deal with it.The burnout used to be much more intense.When I start to think negatively, or

 start getting upset,I try to be even more positive and be around positive people.Also

I try to set more realistic goals,goals that are reachable and not unrealistic.I try to take more

breaks, and let other people deal with certain situations so I'm not the one confronting each

and everything that comes up.I try to eat better and get more rest.I try not to be so perfect

and just go with the flow.Whatever happens things will be okay.

 The two main things that still get me is winter.I hate the cold and lack of sunshine, the

onset of spring usually helps.Also  I get restless nights sleep.So I get a little tired more often in the

winter than the rest of the year.The good thing is I'm working on the sleep part.Things are

going better in that department.Just have to work on that cold and non sunshine thing.


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« Reply #5 on: January 26, 2010, 01:26:13 PM »
I hear you, Coolerman, and understand.
Good set of life practices!
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Re: Bowlers Burnout
« Reply #6 on: January 26, 2010, 01:33:23 PM »
I think for me alot of it too is am i having fun? Im on a Men''s league on thursday nights and while im on a really good team, theres something about this team that takes the fun out of it for me. To put it in perspective, in the same center on wednesdays im averaging 214, on the men''s league on thursday''s im averaging 205. I think in league for me i have to make it fun to get through 36 weeks. I use tournaments to fuel that competitive side of things. If your not having fun, it definitely makes the burnout worse.
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Re: Bowlers Burnout
« Reply #7 on: January 26, 2010, 09:38:37 PM »
Once upon a time I was one of those guys that got into anything I could to support and grow the sport. I was a Bronze coach, local director for the ABC, youth director, bowled leagues and tournaments, and took my shots at the Team USA and later PBA, did and do the pro shop deal too. I got fried also. I never even considered not bowling, love being on the lane competing. I looked at the other activities and stopped some of those. In my case, the center no longer supported the youth program so it went away and the coaching with it. I dropped the local association stuff just a couple years ago. Now I bowl or will again once I recoup from back surgery. I am chomping at the bit to roll a ball,but will probably be another month before the doctor and therapist approve. The back has kept me out of most tournaments and it drives me nuts. Love bowling too much to ever get burned out from the game, the politics and headaches from the extra stuff was another issue.
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David Lee Yskes

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Re: Bowlers Burnout
« Reply #8 on: January 26, 2010, 11:11:36 PM »
yea the burnout sucks......

I stopped doing multiple leagues a few yrs ago, and only did it last yr, for half the season.. having a couple nites locked up cuz of bowling sucks....

So now I do 1 league, practice here n there..  And I take the Summers OFF!!!!!!  i play softball then... by the time I am getting burnt out on softball, i know bowling is comming about..
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