USBC Coaching Classes
Headed to Detroit Area in November of 2010
You might know a great deal about bowling, and even be pretty
good at it. But would you be able to teach someone how to bowl?
Knowing the sport and knowing how to teach the sport are quite
different. For bowlers in the Detroit area, including those who
might be new to the sport and want to learn more, USBC Coaching
will host two coaching certification classes from Nov. 11-14.
Community Bowling Centers has stepped up to work with USBC
Coaching to provide Level I and Bronze certification classes at
Super Bowl Lanes in Canton, Mich., so you can learn what you
need to know to teach the sport.
The Level I class, which covers fundamentals that apply to
bowlers of all ages, is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 11, from 5
p.m.-10:30 p.m. Participants must be at least 13 years old to
take this class. This is a great class for parents looking to
learn more about the sport so they can help or possibly coach in
youth leagues that feature beginning bowlers.
USBC Coaching also will offer the two-and-a-half day class for
Bronze certification. This class offers intermediate training
and is highly recommended for high school coaches. The Bronze
class starts Friday, Nov. 12 at 6:30 p.m., continues Saturday,
Nov. 13, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and concludes Sunday, Nov. 14, from
9 a.m.-3 p.m. To take the Bronze certification class, you must
be at least 16 years old and have completed Level I
certification.
The cost of the Level I class is $100 while the Bronze level
class is $295 and includes all materials. If you attend both,
the cost is $350. Click
here to learn more about USBC coaching certification levels.
For the Bronze registration form, click
here.
USBC Coaching Specialist Stephen Padilla, who is a USBC Silver
certified coach, will be leading the classes. The day after
classes conclude, participants in each class will receive e-mail
instructions for taking the online exams utilizing the USBC
eLearning site. USBC Coaching encourages completion of the exams
within three weeks. Participants who take both certification
classes will be sent the instructions for the Bronze exam after
successfully completing the Level I exam.
The Level I class teaches coaches their role and
responsibilities, including sport safety, how to maintain a
positive approach and environment, and how to add fun to youth
programs. Coaches will learn the progression of skills from the
two-handed delivery to the basic four-step approach and will go
on the lanes for instruction to show the practical application
of what they learn.
Bronze certification delves deeper, discussing how to fine-tune
the physical game, looking at lane conditions and how to make
adjustments, and also the mental game. Coaches also will examine
the components of the bowling ball and the dynamics of ball
motion. Video taping and video analysis also are examined and
participants will have the opportunity give a lesson.
If you have any questions about the coaching classes, please
contact USBC Coaching at
coaching@bowl.com.
COACHING CLASSES
At Super Bowl Lanes, Canton, Mich.
Level I certification
Thursday, Nov. 11 (5 p.m.-10:30 p.m.)
Bronze (must attend all)
Fri., Nov. 12 (6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.)
Sat., Nov. 13 (9 a.m.-5 p.m.)
Sun., Nov. 14 (9 a.m.-3 p.m.) |
