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This week we catch up with Team USA and Director of the ITRC.  Coach Ross shares some advice he has for high school players and how college bowling has changed over the years and what that has meant to Team USA.  Ross also discusses the two-handed game and the players that introduced it to him […]

This week we catch up with Women’s Head Bowling Coach at Stephen F. Austin Amber Lemke.  Amber talks about how she and her husband have been able to build the program and what attracts young women to the program.   She also talks about demanding recruiting is and why she believes she has an advantage to […]

This week I catch up with PBA and PBA Champion Mitch Beasley to discuss his big set at the USBC OC.  Mitch shares if he believes the number will hold up and what his mindset was going into singles.  Mitch also talks about how as he progresses in age he believes the chances are better […]

This week we catch up with 2019 USBC Queens winner Dasha Kovalova.  Dasha talks about her time bowling at Wichita State and what brought her to Wichita.  She shares what she is continuing to work on regarding her game and what advice she has for high school bowlers. Please check out all of our previous interviews and […]

This week we catch up with Rick Steelsmith to chat about him taking over the WSU bowling program with Coach V retiring in June.  Rick shares his thoughts on recruiting and coaching two-handed players.  We end discussing what role urethane plays in today’s game. Please check out all of our previous interviews and share with a high […]

This week I catch up to 2013 USBC Singles champion Zeke Bayt.  Bayt shares his thoughts on this year’s USBC OC and what score he believes are out there.  We also talk about what equipment worked well for him and also that tough topic of what to do when a bowler doesn’t follow the crews […]

This week we catch up with former WSU Shocker and current PWBA bowler Caroline Lagrange.  Caroline talks about her time at Wichita and how it prepared her for the tour along with advice for bowlers looking to bowl in college.  Lagrange also shares what it was like winning the World Cup(twice). Please check out all […]

This week Steve Kloemken and Mark Anderson from the Storm Booth at the USBC OC discuss what is working players this year in Las Vegas.  The guys discuss specific equipment that is rolling well and also talk what sort of ball motion you should be looking for at South Point. Please do check out High5 Gear for […]

This week we catch up with former Wichita State Shocker Jake Peters to discuss his PBA season.  Jake talks about his recent USBC Masters performance and why he needed a break after the event.  Jake shares some advice for bowlers regarding looking for a school and his biggest takeaways from being a Shocker. Please check […]

This week I catch up with PBA star Brad Angelo, we discuss his keys for bowling the USBC OC and what can sabotage you before you step on the lanes.  We also discuss Brad’s role with BowlU and some of the coaching principles behind it.  For more information on Bowl U check out the website. […]

This week we catch up with Bob Learn Jr. to discuss his his Martin Methodist College bowling teams.  Bob took the coaching gig back in 2017 and shares what the experience has been like for him.  We also ask him about coaching two-handed players and how he tries to prepare his team for life after […]

This week I catch up with Darryl Carreon to discuss his USBC Open experience and his 300 game.  Carreon is a Motiv Staffer so he shares his arsenal in the Motiv brand.  Darryl shares some tips for folks heading out the OC and his perspective on what the patterns remind him of this year.  If you […]

This week we catch up with former Wichita State Shocker Mitch Hupe.  Hupe has some advice for high school bowlers looking to bowl in college and also shares a few of his more memorable moments in college.  We also talk about his USBC Masters experience and how he attacked the lanes. Please check out all […]

This week I catch up with Adam Ishman of Ebonite International to discuss what in the EBI brand of bowling balls he believes will work at the USBC OC.  Adam also confirms a growing trend we have been hearing on the podcasts regarding urethane and has a few other tips for bowlers as they prepare […]

This week I catch up with Storm’s VP of Marketing Steve Kloempken to discuss how what needs to be in your bag for the USBC OC.  Steve also shares some of his observations regarding South Point.  If you missed last weeks interview with Andy Mills Check it out here.  Make sure to share with your […]

This week we catch with former Nebraska Bowler and PBA title winner Mike Machuga.  Mike shares with us some details about his new coaching venture at Mercyhurst University.  We hear about Mike’s long term and short term goals for the program and how recruiting is going for him.  Mike also talks about his recent bowling […]

This week I catch up with sports physiologist Dr. Dean Hinitz.  We discuss some of the more mentally tough players out on tour and how two handed bowlers should handle criticism.  Dr Dean shares how bowlers should handle negative comments and how bowlers can only control what they can control.  We also hear why bowlers […]

This week I catch up with USBC Eagle winner Andy Mills.  Mills won his Eagle back in 2012 as he is part of the Nicholas J’s Pro Shop 2 team. Andy shares some tips on bowlers heading out to bowl early and why his crew bowls the tournament early.  We also hear what is in […]

This week we catch up with PWBA star Bryanna Cote.  Bryanna bowled in college at Central Missouri University.  We being by discussing some recent success that she had on the lanes and what she is doing to prepare for the PWBA this year.  Bryanna also shares the main differences she sees when bowling against the […]

I had a chance to catch up with NASCAR Xfinity drivers Garrett Smithley and Stephen Leicht at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.  Leicht bowls three nights a week and shares a little bit about his game and similarities between bowling and racing.  Smithley discusses how bowling can be used as a way to get the team […]

This week we catch up with PBA Star and former West Texas A&M bowler DJ Archer.  DJ shares advice he has for high school bowlers regarding finding a college and what he is taking away from his time in school while bowling on the PBA.  DJ shares some of his more memorable times bowling in […]

This week we catch up with St. Francis University Head Coach Andrew Gonner.  Andrew shares some advice for high school players looking to bowling in college. He also chats about how he helps his team to communicate.  Please check out all of our previous interviews and share with a high school bowler looking for a college.   […]

This week I chat with PBA Hall of Famer Larry Lichstein.  We discuss the grind of the PBA Tour and Larry shares a few pointers for the folks out there.  Larry shares his observations regarding the tour in January and February.  Larry also shares his thoughts on the USBC OC changes and shares a story […]

This week we catch up with USBC-Silver Certified Coach Mike Jasnau.  We discuss players adjustments and why game plans are key to bowling well.  We also discuss his role this year at the USBC OC and why drills a key to improving your game.  Mike also talks about Marshall Kent’s game and some of the […]

This week I chat with  Chris Viale about his quest to get bowling in the 2024 Olympics.  Chris started the website Bowling For Gold.com and explains to my why now is the time for bowling to be in the Olympics.  We discuss what can be learned from the past times that things did not work […]

This week I chat with USBC Silver-certified Coach  John York.  You can find York’s writing in Bowling This Month.com.  We discuss a few of his recent articles where he discusses targeting and just important it is these days along with how bowlers can get in that comfort zone when competing on a tough pattern. Please do […]

This week we chat with University of Pikeville’s Mallory Liversedge.  She chats about the second award she won this year and how the team works together on the lanes.  Mallory also shares some advice for high school bowlers and folks that influenced her game. Please check out all of our previous interviews and share with a high school […]

This week we catch up with former Midland University standout Nike Pate.  Nick shares his recent PBA and Team USA Trials experience and how he used his time bowling in college to help him excel.  Please check out all of our previous interviews and share with a high school bowler looking for a college.         […]

This week myself and Steve Kloempken chat with Matt McNiel.  We discuss Matt’s new role with Storm and a few of the recent ball videos Matt did at Storm HQ.  We discuss a few other things Matt is working on and end discussing his time bowling at Wichita State University.  Please do check out High5 Gear for […]

This week I catch up with H5G Brand Manager Lindsay Boomershine to discuss some of the latest news out of H5G.  Lindsay shares a great deal for PBA members and walks everyone through the process of ordering from H5G.  We also discuss Lindsay’s time on the PWBA Tour and how she prepares mentally and what […]

This week we catch up with Joey Kendrick, Bowling Coach at Emmanuel College.  Joey shares a little bit about his program and his recruiting philosophy.  We also talk about his how his team is able to communicate effectively in a tournament setting. Please check out all of our previous interviews and share with a high school bowler looking […]

I end 2018 by chatting with Jeff Richgels of 11thFrame.com.  We review the biggest news regarding the USBC and PBA in 2018.  Jeff shares his thoughts on the 2019 upcoming PBA season and a few of the big story lines heading into the new season.  Please do check out High5 Gear for all your bowling jersey needs, […]

We catch up Davenport University Bowling Coach Michael Eaton.  Michael fills us in on his program and shares his recruiting philosophy.  We discuss goals he has for the program and why a players average in high school is not a big deal to him. Please check out all of our previous interviews and share with a high school […]

This week we catch up with three-time Collegiate Player of the Year Dan MacLelland.  We discuss Team Canada’s experience in Hong Kong at the World’s Bowling Men’s Championship.  We discuss his time at Saginaw Valley State University and how he gives back to bowling these days.  Dan shares some advice if you are wanting to attend […]

This week I chat with USBC Silver Level Coach Bill Hall about the bowling ball specifications.  We also discuss league play and how bowlers need to approach league.  Urethane is being used more and more we chat about what urethane does to the lanes and why some bowlers are flocking to the latest urethane equipment. […]

This week we catch up with West Texas A&M University’s Head Bowling Coach Mark Scroggins.  We discuss his recruiting philosophy and what he looks in a player.  We chat about the success his team has had this year, and what high school bowlers need to work on before they head off to college. Please check […]

This week we catch up with Saginaw Valley State University Women’s Head Coach, before Saginaw Valley Farrand was as Assistant Coach with Arizona State.  We discuss how she leads by example when it comes to putting time in on the lanes.  She also discusses what she was able to bring with her from her time […]

This week we catch up with Kris Prather.  Kris bowled at Wichita State and just finished up bowling the last two events on the PBA Tour.  Kris shares some great advice for bowlers on when to ask questions and how he does his best to stay in the moment. Please check out all of our previous interviews and […]

This week we catch up with University of St. Francis bowlers Abby Ragsdale and Michael Kicmal.  We discuss how they are able to work bowling into a very busy day and school life.  Both also discuss some of the best advice they have received from coaches and both of their career aspirations.  Please check out all […]

This week we chat with Wright State University’s Program and Women Head Coach Jeff Fleck.  Jeff shares his recruiting insight and straight-forward approach with recruits.  We also discuss his teams surprising start to the year and what clicked.  Jeff also shares how his team benefits from being part of the Storm team.      

I chat with Former U.S. Open Robert Lawrence.  We discuss his post on Facebook regarding him stepping back from PBA Tour Competition.  Robert talks about his U.S Open experience and the challenges he faced in Wichita. He also shares just how difficult the pattern was compared to a normal house shot.  Robert also shares his […]

This week we catch up former McKendree University standout Greg Young Jr.  Greg joins us to discuss his time in college and what he learned from the O’Keefe’s and head coach Dennis Knepper.  We also discuss his preparation for the U.S. Open and what makes that tournament so special for him. Please check out all […]

This week we catch up with Moorehead University Alum Kelly Kulick.  Kelly shares her thoughts on her 2018 PWBA season and her time bowling in college.  We also hear her thoughts about the youth of our sport after Kelly did some work at Junior Gold.  Kelly also had advice for parents regarding the right time […]

This week I catch up with Mike Shady to discuss his thoughts on the urethane craze.  Mike also has some tips of your league play has started off rough this year, we also talk about some common threads Mike sees when coaching.  Check out Mike’s website for coaching information and his blog.  Please do check out High5 […]

This week we chat with the Head Bowling Coach at Caldwell University Ken Yokobosky. We discuss what Ken has learned in his time at Caldwell and how urethane plays a roll with his team.  Ken also chats his recruiting philosophy and the challenges his team faces when it comes to practicing.  Please check out all of […]

This week we chat with the Director of Bowling at Lincoln Memorial University Joe Slowinski.  Joe discusses his team and the expectations he has for this season.  Joe also has some advice for parents of high school bowlers when it comes to picking a school.  Please check out all of our previous interviews and share with a […]

This week we catch up with former Arkansas State standout Jordan Richard.  Jordan talks about her time bowling in college and her success on the PWBA Tour.  Richard also has some advice for young bowlers that are looking to bowl in college. Please check out all of our previous interviews and share with a high school bowler looking […]

This week we chat with PBA Champion and Team USA member Anthony Simonsen.  We discuss his decision to not bowl in college and what he sees from the collegiate bowlers out on tour these days.  Simonsen also talks about bowling overseas and him winning in Delaware and the style he used to win the title. […]

This week I catch up with Lindsay Boomershine to discuss her recent highs and lows on the PWBA tour.  Lindsay is the Brand Manager with H5G and we also discuss a great new program that was rolled out by H5G for league bowlers called LEAP.  Please do check out High5 Gear for all your bowling jersey needs, do […]

This week we catch up with Jackie Evans.  Jackie bowled at both Monmouth University and Lawrence Tech University.  We hear from Jackie some great advice for bowling just beginning their college career and what is next for her.  Evans also won Junior Gold in 2016 and she relives that experience. Please check out all of […]