Author Topic: usbc coaching (Read 877 times)

echidapus · « **on:** March 24, 2009, 01:00:22 PM »

What is the difference between the
bronze
silver
gold?

What does it mean to be a bronze coach?
what does it mean to be each?

I average about 215 at one house and 225 at the other in my area and I want to work with a coach to go to the next level to bring my average up hopefully 15-20 pins.

thanks
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High game 300, 298(no middle finger) 290, 290(no middle finger)
High series 804
High triplicate 774
High average 221
best game. when I was 6 I bowled a 158

I have a 16# morich awesome finish I want to trade. 1 season on it. I am looking for 15# stuff

ThongPrincess · « **Reply #1 on:** March 25, 2009, 03:10:12 AM »

Level 1 is for coaching the entry/beginner bowler up to around a 140-150 Average
Bronze is for coaching the intermediate bowler 150 - 180/190
Silver is for the advanced bowler
Gold is for the Elite bowler -PBA, Team USA,etc

These are not written is stone, but that is the idea behind each of the certification programs. with that said and the level you are at and seeking to attain, Silver is probably a good fit. Gold would not be bad either, but depending on where you live, they might be harder to find. Also because they are Gold, they may coast more per lesson.
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leftyinsnellville · « **Reply #2 on:** March 25, 2009, 05:00:23 AM »

If you're looking for a good upper level coach, you might want to contact Richard Shockley in Loganville, GA. He's a gold certified coach (used to coach Team USA, as well as a host of other international teams), and I've always known him to be happy to help anybody.

Here's a good article on him. http://www.bowl.com/articleView.aspx?i=11568&f=9
(He doesn't work for Brunswick anymore.)

He'll probably be able to make a good recommendation for an upper level coach near you as he has lots of contacts throughout the nation. His shop is at the Oasis Bowl and the number there is (770) 554-6262.

urbanshaft · « **Reply #3 on:** March 25, 2009, 05:01:29 AM »

i want to become a coach
but 5hours and 60bux for level 1
crazy

ThongPrincess · « **Reply #4 on:** March 25, 2009, 09:05:11 AM »

quote:
i want to become a coach
but 5hours and 60bux for level 1
crazy

Level 1 is online and you complete it at your own pace. It might not take you 5 hours. Prior to the online certification, the class was in person and 6 hours, but it included on-lane work. I enjoyed my class, we had a lot of fun, but then the instructor was amazing.
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Danes07 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 25, 2009, 09:49:19 AM »

I'm all for getting good coaching as its helped me. But at the level you are at, do you really expect that take your average up that many pins? Obviously you are a good bowler, but when you get to that level, improvements come in small increments, not jumping up to the 230-245 range..

But, I hope you find a good coach and you can get to work on reaching those goals. It is refreshing to see someone that isn't satisfied being where they are at, but wants to get better. Thats what our sport needs....people that want to improve, constantly.
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echidapus · « **Reply #6 on:** March 25, 2009, 11:48:42 AM »

My noticeable flaws

A) I don't watch my target. When I focus and can watch my target I am 90% w/in 1/2 a board left/right and on a house shot, that works. When I release the ball my head snaps up. I can keep it down, if I focus on it, but I want it to become habitual .
B) In college there was 2 lanes so my peripheral drives me nuts, so I have to learn to focus more.
C) I have an inconsistent release. I grip with my thumb partially in. I want to fix that

D) I haven't seen myself on video so I'm sure there are another dozen things I could improve on. These small changes can make a big difference with average.
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High game 300, 298(no middle finger) 290, 290(no middle finger)
High series 804
High triplicate 774
High average 221
best game. when I was 6 I bowled a 158

I have a 16# morich awesome finish I want to trade. 1 season on it. I am looking for 15# stuff

Smash49 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 25, 2009, 05:53:44 PM »

I would give a second vote for Richard Shockley. I met Richard a few years ago in Lake Wales Florida at Kegel. Richard also has been behind a lot of coaching for Brunswick. For a good break down on coaching go to USBC and the coaching section. They have listings for what is covered in each class level. I am currently about 2 things away from my Gold interviews and testing. I lack the first aid and some video work. Coaching depends on a lot of things. Many coaches have specialties. I work mainly with youth bowlers. I know a couple years ago Ron Hoppe was in my shop working with Danny Wiseman. Danny was recovering from injuries. Ron Hoppe has done a lot of video work with Mika Koivuniemi. The pros do use coaching. Rod Ross and Jerri Edwards work with Team USA. There are even coaches that work with seniors.

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CPA · « **Reply #8 on:** March 26, 2009, 11:43:28 AM »

You can also use the coaching section of bowl.com to find a certified coach in your area.
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