The way we talk to ourselves--even in our heads--can influence our current and future bowling performances. Here are some simple tips for helping you improve your self-talk on the lanes: Avoid using the word "should" (i.e. "I should have known... [Read More]
A Bowler’s Self-Evaluation Checklist
The first step to achieving your goals
As the end of 2021 fast approaches and the hope of 2022 looms on the horizon, it is a great opportunity to evaluate your current strengths and weaknesses, review your habits, and develop goals for 2022. It is not uncommon... [Read More]
Common Physical Errors – Part 2
The swing plane
Continuing with last month's theme of examining common physical errors and how to fix them, we'll focus this month on a very important element of the armswing: the swing plane. A faulty swing plane is one of most common physical... [Read More]
Words Can Be Dangerous
Lessons from the youth coaching world
My philosophy about coaching youth (in bowling or any other sport), as I have written previously, focuses on a two-fold agenda: Using the sport to teach lessons about life. Giving the youth bowler the tools to become the best bowler... [Read More]
What Makes a House Shot Typical?
What is typical about a THS?
Internet bowling forums are frequented by bowlers of all different levels. Often questions are asked or statements are made that create a lot of misunderstanding based on the level of the poster's knowledge of the sport. At the root of... [Read More]
FACTS Coaching
Feedback, accountability, courage, tension, and systems
While the specific outcomes and philosophies of business coaching differ from athletic coaching, the overall objective is the same: to help the individual or team get better at what they do. I don’t believe there is a step-by-step guide to becoming... [Read More]
Staying Lined Up – Part 2
The surprising challenge of house shots
Last month, I introduced a decision-making framework (see Decision Flow Chart) to help bowlers deal with changing ball reaction as lanes transition. This month, we will be applying that framework to ‘house shots’. They come in all shapes and lengths... [Read More]
The BTM Book Report: ‘The Achievement Habit’
About the Book Title: The Achievement Habit Author: Bernard Roth Length: 288 pages (hardcover) Publisher: Harper Business Copyright Year: 2015 In The Achievement Habit, Bernard Roth takes aim at success and self-improvement through engineering. More accurately, he presents a process... [Read More]
The PWBA Round Table: 2023 Highlights, Practice Habits, and What’s Next
Featuring Jordan Richard, Lindsay Boomershine, and Hope Gramly
As 2023 comes to a close, it's worth looking at some of the highlights this year from the PWBA and talking to some of the moment-makers from this year. There were several “career firsts” this season, such as Lindsay Boomershine... [Read More]
Athlete or Bowler?
Developing a stronger athletic identity for bowling success
As I am writing this article, the 2014 Men’s Bowling World Championship is being finalized in Abu Dhabi. More than 300 elite international bowlers from 49 countries participated. At the beginning of this tournament, Kevin Dornberger, the President of World... [Read More]