Above 180.com Bowling Podcast

Bill joins us to discuss high school bowling across the country and how he approaches coaching his high school team. He also talks about why he believes youth bowling in his area is on the decline, and how he approaches coaching and lessons. Bill also talks about how he was introduced to two-handed bowling and how he teaches the two-handed game. Bill also shares his advice for bowlers looking to bowl in college and even beyond. We also discuss string pins and his initial thoughts based on some of the videos being posted.

This week we catch up with Grand Canyon University Head Bowling Coach Ben Canfield. Canfield talks about how both his teams are preparing for the upcoming season and how he has grown as coach over the years. We also talk about how he relates to his team as the age gap between him and his athletes continues to get wider. We also discuss recruiting and he looks for when on the recruiting trail.

This week we catch up with new coach of the women's team at McKendree University Shawn Bibee. Bibee talks about taking over the program and how he is getting acclimated in his new role. We hear about how he coaches men vs women and how he works with well Assistant Coach Breanna Clemmer. We end our time discussing the goals for the program and what it means for the team to be part of the Storm Family.

This week we catch up with the newest PBA Champion, A.J. Johnson. Johnson talks about his big win overseas and his biggest takeaways from the win. A.J. also has some advice for college bowlers who may be stuck in a rut and what the 31 year old Johnson would tell the younger A.J. We end talking about the PBA League and what you can expect when you tune into watch the stars of the tour.

This week we catch up with Nick Kruml to talk about his time bowling at UW-Whitewater and his USBC Open Championships. We discuss why he chose Whitewater and advice he has for other high school bowlers looking to bowl in college. We talk about his performance in Reno from how he prepared, to where he played the lanes, to how much he watched the live scoring.

This week we chat with Mount Mercy Head Coach Andy Dierks. Coach Dierks talks about his time at Junior Gold this year and why he believes the talent at Junior Gold is at an all time high. We also discuss NIL and how the just over two year old decision is affecting college bowling.

This week while in Reno I catch up USBC Gold Certified Coach Ron Hatfield to discuss a variety of topics. We begin with some tips on how bowlers should prepare for the Open Championships and tournaments in general. We also discuss his thoughts on dropping down in weight when it comes to equipment and what expectations bowlers should have when taking a lesson. Hatfield also shares a few memories from his time coaching in Ukraine and what he believes makes Jason Belmonte the bowler he is today.

This week we catch up with Dylan Byars who bowled at Savannah College of Art and Design. Byars talks about his time bowling at SCAD and what led to him picking that school. We talk about how his time bowling in college has prepared him for life after graduation and why going out on the PBA Tour was never a goal of his.

This week we catch up with former McKendree University standout Hope Gramly. Gramly talks about ending her college bowling career on a high note and what winning in Vegas meant to her and the team. We chat about her time bowling on the PWBA Tour this year and her mindset bowling the Queens. Gramly also talks about what she believes college athletes need to remember when entering the transfer portal.

This week we catch up with former Midland University star Perry Crowell. Crowell shares why moving from the Pacific Northwest was for college was a big deal for him. Crowell also shares what advice he would tell a younger version of him. We chat about Perry's USBC OC and what went right for him and his partner in doubles.

This week I catch up Mike Shady to discuss the USBC Open Championships taking place in Reno. We discuss his thoughts on how to build a successful team for nationals and what he is hearing about this years competition. Mike talks about building an arsenal and shares his thoughts on using urethane this year.

This week we catch up with Webber International Junior Charlie Bostic. Bostic talks about his preparations for ITC & ISC set to happen later this month. We talk about how he has grown as a player of the past few years and his advice for high school bowlers looking to bowl in college.

This week we catch up again with former Fresno State standout PJ Haggerty to discuss his time bowling in college and his trip to the USBC OC. Haggerty discusses his team's mindset heading the team event and how his team attacked the lanes. We discuss the doubles and singles event as well with Haggerty along with how he is able to balance his bowling with life.

I have a chance to catch up with Verity Crawley and Daria Pajak at the Phoenix Raceway where they compete in the Go Bowling PBA NASCAR Invitational. The ladies talk about how they are preparing for the PWBA Tour and their impressions of the 2023 season. We also talk about the advice they have for novice bowlers and what in the Storm/Roto Grip/900 Global lineup that they both recommend. 

This week I catch up with PBA stars Kyle Troup & Jesper Svensson. We discuss their involvement in a joint effort between the PBA, Nascar and Go Bowling to raise awareness for the sport. They both discuss their start to the PBA Tour and the seasons' that EJ Tackett and Anthony Simonsen are having and how they become tour roommates and friends. We also talk about wagering on the PBA and why Kyle is 100% onboard with it.

This week I catch up with the new owners of H5G Brands, Stephen and Cassie Hoehnen. We discuss their their ties to bowling and vision for the company. Stephen shares his thoughts on house patterns and what he lays down at his centers, we also discuss a great new promotion that H5G is running if you plan on heading to the Open Championship in Reno.

This week we catch up with Bob Learn Jr. to discuss his men's team winning the Hoosier and how he prepared his team. We also discuss the teams mentality heading into the post season and some of the keys to his recruiting success. We also discuss the school deciding to the bowing program after this year and what his plans are moving forward. We end our time getting Bob's reaction to the accident last week that involved the Delaware State Bowling Team.

This week we catch up with College of St. Mary's Head Coach Kim Ferris to discuss her 2022-2023 season. Ferris shares some of the struggles the team has had this season and how she hopes the team can learn from them. We also discuss recruiting and what a typical day looks like for her team.

This week we catch up with former college bowling standout Nate Stubler. Stubler joins us to discuss his preparations for the upcoming PBA Tour. We also talk about what advice he has for high school bowlers looking to bowl in college.

We start out the new year chatting with William Woods University Head Coach Heath Kohl. Kohl talks about starting the bowling program at the college just under one year ago. We talk about his need for a challenge and what a day looks like for athletes at his school. We end our time discussing how being a part of the Storm Collegiate bowling family is key for the program.

This week we catch up with Trine University Women's Head Coach Michael Jachcinski. Jachcinski discusses his teams' success and what a day in a life of a bowler is like for him. We also discuss his recruiting philosophies and how he has been able to get his team to work together as a team. He also discusses Bowl U and how it has helped his team to grow.

This week we catch up with Mark Jeffreys who is in the process of launching a collegiate bowling program at Southern Nazarene University in Bethany Oklahoma. We discuss why this is the time for him to launch the program and how he plans to recruit for the new program. We chat about some current coaches he has chatted with and what he is looking for in a recruit.

This week I chat with Tim Mack. Mack is the European Sales Manger for Storm Bowling & Owner of Tim Mack's Victory Lanes Pro Shop. Tim shares why this is the time for him to jump into the pro shop industry and how he works with his customers. Mack talks about the release of the PBA schedule and what tour players need to be doing now to get ready for the tour. We end discussing the worldwide bowling industry coming out of the pandemic and where things are across the globe.

This week we catch up with Mercy Hearst University Head Coach Mike Machuga. Machuga chats about the growth of his program and some of the keys to the programming reaching that next level. We talk about just how much knowledge Mike is passing on to the team and how he is continuing to learn as a coach.

This week we chat with Webber International University Director of Bowling & Head Coach of the Men's Team Del Warren. Warren talks about his time at Webber and what he would tell a younger Del, along with his teams' preparation for their first event this weekend.

This week we catch up with H5G Brand Manager Lindsay Boomershine. Boomershine talks about the latest news regarding the PBA and H5G. We also discuss a recent overseas bowling trip for her and what advice she has if you are traveling with limited equipment. We also discuss how she is staying both physically and mentally sharp on and off the lanes.

This week we catch up with Indiana Tech University Head Coach Tom Osborne. Coach Osborne discusses his 2022 team and how they build on last years success. We also discuss what he believes it takes to recruit and build a solid coaching staff. Coach also talks about the collegiate bowling coaches fraternity and connections he has with other coaches across the country.

This week we catch up with former San Jose State University bowler Darren Tang. Tang talks about team trials for him and advice he has for other athletes. Darren chats about his first few years on tour and how reality hit him and shares his opinion on the heading to college vs jumping right into the PBA Tour.

This week we catch up with Stephanie Zavala to discuss her 2022 PWBA season. Stephanie talks about winning her first major and her wide range of emotions the day of the tournament. We hear about what life is like on the road for her and her advice for ladies new on tour.

This week we chat with the reining PWBA Rookie of the Year, Olivia Farwell. Farwell talks about her tour season and what winning the award means to her. We also discuss her time bowling in college at Duquesne, and what advice she has for high school bowlers when it comes to picking a college. We end discussing what is on the horizon for Olivia and what it meant to her to win one particular award during her collegiate career.

This week I catch up with Anthony Thompson who along with his wife purchased Country Bowl in Redding CA earlier this year. We discuss why they thought this was the right time to jump in the bowling industry and some of the biggest surprises they have dealt with so far. Thompson talks about bowling in Redding and what he is doing to draw customers into the bowl.

This week we catch up with former Webber International standout Nate Garcia to talk about his new position with Lincoln Memorial University. Garcia talks about why this is the right fit for him and how coaching has always been something he has been interested in after graduating. Nate shares how he is going to balance his PBA Tour goals his new gig.

This week we catch up with the latest USBC Open Championship Eagle's winners Kyle Krol and Kyle Damon. The pair talks about the their mindset as the pressure built while bowling and what winning the Eagle means to each of them. The pair shares their reaction to the pattern and Kyol talks about his college bowling experience at St Ambrose University. They also share advice for a high school athlete looking to bowl in college.

This week I catch up with Alex George, who rolled an 848 series at the USBC OC in Las Vegas. We discuss his game plan heading into doubles and singles and how his crew broke the pair down. Alex discusses what winning an Eagle would mean to him and just how much he will be paying attention to the scoreboard. We end our time discussing this years' pattern and what he thinks the future holds for upcoming USBC Open Championships.

This week we catch up with West Texas A&M University Head Coach Mark Scroggins and his brother Mike. We discuss the recruiting trip they are on and what he looks for when recruiting bowlers. We discuss with Mike the way the PBA is evolving along with the creation of the left-handed USBC Open Championships teams.

This week we chat with McKendree University standout Hope Gramly. Gramly talks about her making the USBC Queens show. She discusses her future plans and has advice for bowlers She also has advice for young bowlers growing through growth spurts.

This week we chat with Mount Mercy University Assistant Coach & WSU Shocker Sydney Brummett. Brummett discusses her start to the PWBA Tour Season and what she is taking away from each stop. We also chat about her coaching the guys at Mount Mercy and how she is able to relate to the guys on the team.

This week we catch up with former University of Wisconsin Whitewater Head Coach Shawn Wochner. Wochner joins us to discuss his 2022 season and men's team winning the 2022 ITC's. Shawn talks about the keys to his team winning and why this is the right time for him to step away from the team. We end our time discussing different coaching styles and what his plans are moving forward.

This week we catch up with PWBA star Verity Crawley. Crawley bowled in college at Webber International University. We discuss her preparation for the tour this year and what equipment she is planning on using. Verity also shares how she uses social media and how her practice sessions have evolved.

This week I catch up with PBA Tour bowler Jason Sterner and health, fitness and PWBA bowler Heather D'Errico. We discuss Jason's three months on tour, what went right, and what big change he made with the nudging of his roommate. Heather discusses ways bowlers can maintain a healthy eating while on the road. Jason also shares how much he paid attention to the drama regarding which bowling equipment in March. For more on Heather and to book a session with her check out her website.

This week we catch up with William Penn University Head Coach Cameron Foster.  Foster discusses his trip last month to bowl The Masters in Las Vegas and what went right for him that week.  We also discuss preparing for the ITC's and what his team works on preparing for an event.   

This week I catch up with Ronnie Sparks Jr. to discuss his team setting the Team All-Events Record at the USBC Open Championships in Las Vegas.  Ronnie talks about his teams' mindset after team event and heading into doubles and singles.  We discuss the equipment his crew used and what it would mean to him to win another Eagle should their score hold up.  We chat about the Bowlers Journal as well and if urethane is in play this year. 

This week we catch up with former St. Ambrose University star Brent Boho. Brent shares what went right for him at the USBC Masters and how he is using his college bowling experience on tour. Boho shares some advice for high school bowlers looking to bowl in college and the big differences in bowling in college to the PBA.

This week I catch up with four-time USBC Open Championship Champion, Matt McNiel to discuss his 2022 USBC OC experience. Matt talks about his team's game plan heading into the event. We chat about his thoughts on the pattern this year and what type of equipment he feels is best suited the the tournament this year.

This week I catch up with the Head Coach of both teams at SCAD, Katie Thornton. We discuss her women's team win at the NAIA and what really came together for the team. Thornton shares her coaching philosophy and what high school bowlers should be focusing on if they want to bowl in college. We end our time discussing the ITC's set to take place next month and how both teams are preparing.

This week we catch up with Dr. Dean Hinitz to discuss the mental side of bowling. Dr Dean discusses how a bowlers mental game evolves over time and how he believes a bowler should handle distractions. We also talk about how a bowler can learn from failure and what younger needs to avoid if he wants to take his mental game to the next level.

This week we catch up with USBC Communications Manager Aaron Smith to preview the upcoming collegiate bowling post-season. Smith sets the scene for Intercollegiate Team Championships and highlights some of the teams we should be watching. We also talk about Wichita State University, and what it will take for them to repeat on the men's side. Smith ends discussing covering the college bowling scene during the coronavirus.

This week I catch up with Former Nebraska and Silver-Certified Coach Lindsey Boomershine. Boomershine shares some tips as tournament time approaches. We also hear things that Boomershine does before practice begins to warm up. Lindsey talks about a great deal that H5G is running for PBA members. We end our time discussing some of the great new equipment Boomershine plans to use in upcoming tournaments & the PWBA Tour.

Alec is a junior at Wichita State and is on Junior Team USA. Alec shares a little bit about his background and why he chose to WSU. We also discuss his mental game and some things he has improved on since his time bowling in college. Keplinger ends our time discussing the teams recent win at the Hoosier and how they are approaching the post season.

This week we catch up with St. Ambrose University Junior Cameron Crowe. Crowe talks about the success his team is having and how he is coming back off an injury. Cameron shares his thoughts on passing along his knowledge to the underclassman and his time on Junior Team USA.

This week we catch up with PWBA star and former WSU Shocker Clara Guerrero. Guerrero shares the story of how she became a Shocker and discusses her major title win in Green Bay. We also talk about her mindset in singles competition vs team competition.