ust by becoming involved. You just become involved in one way or another, find the right people, listen to them, and take the opportunities as they arise.
Its great to have an apprenticeship program, however not all bowling communities have "the right people". What does one do then?
You see that is the situation in my area. There are no coaches.
I wanted to help my kids, so I went to a USA Bowling Clinic and took the Level 1 Certification to get a starting point. I know how to bowl. I know what works for me, but I also realize that what works for me is not going to work for my kids. I have four children and all them bowl differently. I know the fundamentals, and I am learning, and I am wanting to learn more. I also know when I am out of my range (That's why I went looking for a Bronze Level coach with experience to help my oldest daughter).
Now I help out the youth in my local center. Did I need the level 1 certification? Yes. The only coaches in the the youth league were parents. They try but the words I usually hear from parents is "Don't do this!" and "Don't do that!". When teaching someone how to bowl, you know that type of style doesn't work.
I would like to get Bronze Certification. I think there is somethings in that class that could help me (Reviewed the material on line). I am not doing this to parade around so I can call myself a coach, but I see no problem someone referring to me as a coach. I am putting time and effort into it.
If you have the skills and abilities to coach kids successfully then don't take the courses. USBC does not require to take their courses, all you need is the background check done (RVP - Registered Volunteer Program).
