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.