Just a little more information; Fred Borden is tied in with USA coaching (instrumental in creation of the USA coaching program, later USBC coaching). The website was built in cooperation with USBC Coaching and the governing body supports MBC. They do encourage the MBC members to get a USBC certified coach.  In fact, it is the "sounding board" if not "mantra" that they keep repeating.  What they offer is a definite master plan for learning, practicing and competing.  Yes, one can, I believe, from the information so far go it on your own - and take the information to the lanes.  I've opted to use the information in conjunction with a "bronze level" USBC certified coach.  Seems to be a good mix.  MBC fee of $49.95 for year is a steal, to have Fred Borden, Geri Edwards and Ron Hatfield, not to mention Chris Barnes pro tips.  Already feel like I got my monies worth after a few lessons.  Heck, people will spend $30-$50 for a coach for an hour.  My plan is use the MBC program + a session every quarter with a flesh and blood coach (non-digital coach).  This information is recommended by MBC to be used with any USBC certified coach.
I repeat, one could do it on their own, there seems to be enough "fundamentally rich" information given that it could work for a "do it yourselfer".  I think if anything, this program gives you a gradual sequentual weekly lesson program, that builds on your bowling knowledge step by step.
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KEG LERX
"The pins adhere to the law of the "Golden Rule"."
Ball Arsenal Registry (includes drilling Specs) @ Allbowling.com


















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Just for everybodys information, i am currently setting up my online coaching program. I will have the ability to take videos that you send me, review them and put a lesson plan together for you. There will be 2 options available : "quick tips" & "full digital analysis". I'm trying my hardest to make this available within the next 2-3 weeks. I'm also working on a "arsenal assembly" program, similar to the build an arsenal website
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Bowl up a Storm,
Jeff Carter
www.stormbowling.com
www.jeffcarterbowling.com

Sounds like an exciting program your going to offer Jeff.  I especially, like your video analysis idea and arsenal building program.  Best of luck with the digital coaching service. I think these kinds of web based coaching service pay sites (which are value oriented = Teacher has no traveling and conservation of time consumed per student; win - win), when augmented by a down on the lanes personal coach or even a sit down consulting with pro coach would be a dynamite combination to get ones bowling to the next level.  I see a definite need for both for the aspiring bowler.  Keep up the great work, love your site, and your generousity in sharing your professional knowledge to the ballreviews.com members!
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KEG LERX
"The pins adhere to the law of the "Golden Rule"."
Ball Arsenal Registry (includes drilling Specs) @ Allbowling.com














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