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Title: Coaching in California
Post by: dw23 on September 09, 2008, 08:22:45 AM
I am looking for some good Silver or Gold Level coaching in California. I am in Southern California but I will travel to get good coaching. Looking for comments from people that have had experience with the individuals they are recommending.

Thank you,
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Title: Re: Coaching in California
Post by: pnj1967 on September 09, 2008, 04:28:02 PM
Try this link.

 http://members.bowl.com/SearchUSBC/SearchCoaches.aspx
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Title: Re: Coaching in California
Post by: agroves on September 09, 2008, 04:30:19 PM
Send a PM to Tenpinspro....Good guy that one.
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Title: Re: Coaching in California
Post by: renoatpikeville on September 09, 2008, 04:31:59 PM
Rod Ross...I think he's at Manteca Bowl.
Title: Re: Coaching in California
Post by: backswing_aplenty on September 09, 2008, 04:32:19 PM
Tom Shepard in Santa Barbara about 2hr.s N of LA, is a Silver Level and has been my coach for 7 years.  He runs the proshop at the center there - Zodo's - and also coaches the UC Santa Barbara college team.  Was one of the first on the West Coast with Bowler's Map and DigiTrax.

Contact him at (805)967-0128 ext. 0, ask for the proshop.

I go up every couple months (from Orange County) to get things tweaked.  It's also a nice drive and great city to visit, might even be able to get the wife to go with you and hang out for the evening, great restaurants and bars all over town.


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Title: Re: Coaching in California
Post by: dw23 on September 09, 2008, 05:16:54 PM
Thanks everyone. I just don't want to pick someone out of a phone book. I would like to hear about personal experiences with coaches before I choose to pay for one.

I kind of know Rick. It would be great to see him.

I have a friend that swears by Rod Ross but I don't know if he has moved to Texas yet for his new gig.

Santa Barbara sounds really nice. One of my favorite places and I haven't been for a while.

Thanks again. Keep the suggestions coming.
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Title: Re: Coaching in California
Post by: LuckyLefty on September 09, 2008, 05:20:22 PM
I think I heard that about Rod Ross also.
Don't know timing!

REgards,

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Title: Re: Coaching in California
Post by: Nicanor on September 09, 2008, 05:25:59 PM
Mark Baker is in the LA area.  Retired pro, I think his first name is Mark.

Thongprincess also talks highly of a coach in the LA area.


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Title: Re: Coaching in California
Post by: Smash49 on September 09, 2008, 08:23:34 PM
More and more people are now in Arlington.  I have not heard if Rod and Teresa have moved there yet.  If they have not Teresa may be a good one also.

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Title: Re: Coaching in California
Post by: dw23 on September 10, 2008, 12:40:36 PM
Thanks for the info.

I get to speak to Mark Baker ever now and then because he is good friends with my Pro Shop guy and hangs out there sometime. I have seen him help a few Juniors and low average league bowlers but I haven't seen his results with anyone I would consider very good. He Did help Walter Ray get back on track a few years ago but hell I'm not in that category either.
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Title: Re: Coaching in California
Post by: tenten on September 10, 2008, 01:58:24 PM
If you want to improve your game and you are in the So. Cal area  I would get in touch with Mark Baker.  He runs successful bowling camps twice a year and has helped a lot of bowlers.  Mark helps a lot of bowlers from the PBA region and has helped some TUSA players as well.
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Title: Re: Coaching in California
Post by: DanR on September 10, 2008, 02:42:37 PM
Rod Ross.  He's one of the best around.  Rod is also head of the new USBC coaching program and soon will be moving to Texas.  Get a lesson with Rod if you can before he moves
Title: Re: Coaching in California
Post by: RSalas on September 10, 2008, 02:54:08 PM
If you're in SouCal, I'd give Juan Fonseca a look.  Great guy, and he knows his stuff.
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Title: Re: Coaching in California
Post by: dw23 on September 10, 2008, 04:00:41 PM
Thanks all. I will take all these into consideration. It is easy for me to get to Mark because he gives lessons out of my home house in Torrance.

Tennelle, thanks and continued success to you with the womens tour. Enjoyed watching you bowl on the PBA Xtra Frames replay of the tour trials.
BTW, I bowled with Jason last year in Fresno and he is a good guy so I guess I can trust your opinion.
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Title: Re: Coaching in California
Post by: ThongPrincess on September 10, 2008, 05:24:27 PM
I was being coached by Juan Fonseca, but have not had any lessons in about a year.  He has gone to coaching full time and does travel around SoCal.

I am a certified Bronze coach, but pretty much coach juniors and a few low average adults.  My biggest drawback is a lack of time.  Now that school is back in session and I'll be starting a program at the school where I teach, time is going to be even more tight.

I have also heard great things about Mark Baker, but never had a lesson with him.
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