Tulsa Premire Bowling Coaches

What an exciting day of firsts at Bentonville West High School! A young student signed her letter of intent, becoming the first lady Wolverine sBowler to join Cottey College. This was also coach Foster's first recruit. Welcome, Sofia! You will experience many more firsts this fall at Cottey College, making it an unforgettable experience!

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Big things are happening! Stay tuned for more information...

I love it when a plan comes together.

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Look for these at a college event this fall.

I will be on site at Ceneca Bowl this weekend. Scouting future Cottey Comet bowlers.

If you know of any Jr's or Sr's bowling or not have them swing by. I will have information about the School.

I may not be in Tulsa, that dosen't mean Im not willing to help. Thank you to all of my customers and friends.

If this doesn't get your blood pumping. 25 lanes from Jr gold all the way down to the lil's.

Passion for the best sport on earth.

Know someone with a child not bowling!

Contact your local bowling center today.

Let's get the ball rollin.

This one is for all the bowling families, its very important with tournament season kicking off.

We are well into 2024, PBA is back to work.

If you didn't watch the television finals. Watch the replay.

A very good show to watch for many reasons. The varied deliveries, approaches, ball selection and drilling.

Sometimes when a bowler is trying to improve thier game. You have to remember what you do away from the lanes, is as important as when on the lanes.

Had the opportunity to work with a couple of athletes in the last 5 day's.

While one is advanced the second is fairly new.

Today i spoke with a senior bowler, who is returning to the sport. After over 15 years he is excited to be back on the lanes.

He asked what level of athletes i preferred to work with. I took a few seconds to gather my thoughts.

I replied all levels, in every lesson there is something for me to learn also.

Just because we have the training, and background. You must stay open minded. With every lesson and student of the sport, is an opportunity to improve yourself.

We have many open spots for lessons.

You can contact us here through messenger, or by calling the lanes of coffee creek during normal business hours.

Good luck and good bowling.

One of the best feelings, is having a student who lives out of town. Recognize you and recommends their friends to you.

While our main focus is on improving the bowling, the friendships shouldn't be
Forgot!

A relaxing lesson not only allows the student to retain more. It builds a trust in the coach to student relationships.

If you are looking to improve your game, find a certified coach. One who is willing to be flexible, understanding and lastly willingness to put in the time with you.

SFA ladies rewriting the NCAA Record book.



1252 in the books.

When taking lessons, do you already have goals set?

Achieving goals makes the game enjoyable. Whether bowling with family, team or tournaments.

Goals should be tough but not unattainable.

Check with your local coach for advice on goals. Make sure your path is clear. Understand each step, and enjoy the journey to Success.

Hammer answers to the Urethane question.

Hammer is excited to introduce a revolutionary ball – actually a game-changer for bowlers seeking alternatives to traditional urethane ball reaction. With recent changes to PBA rules regarding traditional urethane, Hammer took on the challenge of producing a ball that would mimic the performance attributes of the famous Purple Pearl Urethane Hammer without using urethane… and we nailed it!

The NU Blue Hammer is “not urethane” but delivers a urethane ball motion. It is versatile, smooth, consistent, and predictable, making it ideal for challenging lane conditions. Bowlers will experience all the advantages of a reactive ball that can be used in any competition while benefiting from the classic Purple Pearl Urethane ball motion that has dominated the lanes for years.

The NU Blue Hammer is available starting 11.16.2023!

Had a moment in the Proshop yesterday.

Not every moment in a Proshop should be about purchasing.

Two silver coaches speaking, to different bowlers at different places in thier bowling games.

One talking surfaces, pen placement and reactions. The other working with a bowler who had lost in thier ability to control hand positions.

Both bowlers were told, the proshop is not only for purchasing bowling supplies.
It's a place to gain information about the game, equipment and techniques.

Remember- young or new bowlers, you can't practice experience. You can practice to gain experience.

Are the Lanes really getting Dryer? or is it the balls cover stock.

lets look at some of the changes since 2020.

Equipment Specifications
USBC began compiling data from lane inspections three years ago, and the analysis of the data prompted the USBC Equipment Specifications Committee to implement a center certification program featuring tiered levels of certification and a national staff of lane inspectors.

Full details will be announced at the 2021 convention, as there is still work ahead developing this program. It also means all bowling centers will be certified until the national staff begins center inspections in 2022.

The committee also decided to suspend the three-unit rule, as research on lane dressing and how lane oil is applied showed the three-unit rule instituted in 1992 no longer was applicable, and set specifications for any hole drilled in a bowling ball. This is an important spec to have in place with balance holes going away Aug. 1, 2020.

Research and testing by the Equipment Specifications team is central to our role as the National Governing Body for the sport. We will continue to strive in this area, so bowlers know they have strong governance, and consistent rules and equipment, when competing in USBC leagues and tournaments.

•Credit USBC for info and photo.

The first photo shows lane certification equipment.

In the following is the new lane certification equipment.
The new equipment allows a single per to inspect a lane in around 3 to 5 mins.

Next post will discuss how the new sanctioning is not only better but faster. Both bowling centers and bowler will benefit from the advancement.

What a great day to bowl.

A BIG thank you to all sponsors of this years,

Tommy Anderson Memorial youth Tournament. This is the 5th year.

If you're in Tulsa swing by Andy B's Tulsa,
Support youth bowling.

Starting at time 10am.

Sometimes when talking the physical game with bowlers.

We have to remind ourselves, the rulea apply to the coach as well.

This comes to my attention as i set here, waiting to be released.

Side note - Neck injections are no joke.

Before everyone gets worked up. Free fall bowling is here to stay.

While USBC continues to study string pen bowling. There is alot of information to be gathered.

Also the standardized machines from manufacturer to manufacturer.

Below is a post including USBC findings and Information.

M foster.

Breaking! USBC Certifies String Pin Bowling Effective August 1, 2023
POSTED ON APRIL 27, 2023 BY BRIAN HALSTROM
The United States Bowling Congress released a new research report on string pinsetters and the USBC Equipment Specifications Committee has approved final specifications based on the research. USBC will certify string pinsetters and string pin bowling as an independent category of equipment and competition effective August 1, 2023. The final specifications reduce the string length to a minimum of 54 inches.

By: Dave Schroeder

APRIL 2023 UPDATE

Under those final specifications, key findings of this 2023 report include:

USBC’s lab data indicates strike percentage on string pin bowling will be 7.1% less than when using free-fall pinsetters.
This could result in average differences as large as 10 pins or more.
Unusual spare conversion rates have been nearly eliminated.
Additional testing is needed to determine if a conversion between string pinsetter competition and free-fall is reasonable.
This 2023 report follows up on previous USBC string pinsetter research that began in 2020. Results from an initial study were published in December of 2020 and another research report on the subject was made public in September of 2021.

In the 2021 report, USBC released the results of its initial phase of research on string pinsetters along with preliminary specifications that were developed to help promote similarity between the performance of the different pin setters and more closely align with free-fall performance.

Based on the results from the latest round of research, USBC has outlined the following next steps regarding string pinsetters:

USBC will certify string pinsetters and string pin bowling as an independent category of equipment and competition separate from free-fall machines effective August 1, 2023, for the 2023-2024 season.
USBC will conduct additional testing with an objective of determining whether string averages can be used the same as free fall or whether a conversion can be created.
USBC will provide an update on the additional testing and potential for conversion in advance of the 2024-2025 season.

String Pinsetter Research
USBC has published a new study and will certify string pinsetters and string pin bowling as an independent category of equipment and competition, separate from free-fall machines effective August 1, 2023, for the 2023/2024 season.

During the summer of 2020, the United States Bowling Congress Equipment Specifications and Certifications team began a comprehensive research study on string pinsetters, specifically looking at the scoring and pinfall variables between non-approved string pinsetters and USBC-certified free-fall pinsetters.

All aspects of the pin area, including pinsetters, pins, pin deck and pit area, play a critical role in scoring.

In the United States, the overwhelming number of USBC-certified leagues and tournaments use average-based divisions or handicap systems. Therefore, equipment that impacts scoring variables must be standardized from center to center in order to compare certified averages for competition.

USBC will conduct additional bowler tests in 2023 with the objective of determining whether string averages can be used the same as free fall or whether a conversion can be created. As with all of our research, USBC intends to publish the data and share the analysis for the benefit of bowling. Ongoing research will continue in this area, along with key industry stakeholder communication.

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Have you checked out the changes to the USBC site?

Look what is revamped.

Glad to see this tool back for the bowler.

Please share this post with teammates and friends.

TPBC Gladly introduces Tulsa's Newest Silver level coach.

Tonya Bennett.

Please help us on congratulating her on this achievement.

This brings our total to 3 Silver coaches in one location.

Please stop by Extreme Bowling supply in Owasso and say hello and congratulations.

BREAKING NEWS........

TUNE IN TOMORROW!!!!

We would like to send out a well deserved Congratulations to, Nathan Eaton. This young man is tearing up the SW tour. This weekend he lead going into Match play. Top 4 finish.

This comes in a close second to this young mans heart. He recently donated winning to a local school. This young man absolutely understands what being a professional means.

Please keep an eye out for him.

Congratulations from all the coaches at Tulsa Premier Bowling Coaches.

The new year has started. Are you ready to roll in bowling better? Now booking lessons for January.

Happy new year. See you on the lanes soon.

Merry Christmas from all the coaches.

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Always nice to hang with fellow coaches, Ildemaro Ruiz Jr.

If you are close to

7 Seven pro shop located inside
Lake Lanes
5000 Main St, The Colony, TX 75056

Stop by and say hello.

Meet COACH JIM UMBENHOWER

Seven 300 games
Three 800 series
Past National Amateur Bowling Inc. (NABI) Champion
Placed 8th in the world in the Military Bowling Championships Retired Division
Recorded the 6th, highest doubles series in National Senior Games history.

USBC Silver Coach
Dick Ritger Certified Instructor
Voted one of the Top 100 Coaches in the World by my peers
Three-time participant in the World Coaching Conference(s) at ITRC
Original IAB-International Art of Bowling member
Bowl U Graduate
Served as the Director of Oklahoma Senior Games

Bowled for the Marine Corps in military InterService competition (military version of PBA) with one InterService Title - The Fort Leavenworth Open
Former - Collegiate Bowler, Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Member, Bowling Youth Director at Holiday Lanes in Lawton, Director of YABA and ABC Director in Okinawa, Japan in charge of all youth bowling,

I have won 12 consecutive Gold Medals in the Oklahoma State Senior Games (formerly Senior Olympics), Represented Oklahoma twice at National Senior Games and won a National Gold Medal in 2018 at Albuquerque. Won USBC Oklahoma Senior Championship and represented Oklahoma in Las Vegas at the National USBC Senior Championships

Created my own company called DYNAMIC BOWLING METHODS LLC in which I had a logo created and the Company name and logo were both copyrighted and trademarked.


Creator of the UMBENHOWER PATRIOT SCHOLARSHIP in which one male and one female teenage bowler gets $1000 scholarship yearly.

I have taken three different Oklahoma High School Bowling Teams through Conference, Regional’s, and to State.

I have coached blind bowlers, wheelchair bowlers, special Olympics and more with 4 National Champions and numerous State Champions.

I have organized and run many bowling clinics all over the world including locally at AMF Sheridan Lanes, The Lanes at Coffee Creek, Green Country Lanes and Fast Lanes

Big shout out to all the local centers,

AMF sheridan Lanes
Andy B's
Broken Arrow Lanes
Lanes of Coffee Creek
Sahoma Lanes

We will are continuing to add centers.

We currently working on scheduling link.

We would like to thank everyone for supporting our Team of coaches and of course the sport of Bowling.

Coaches, Paula Drake and Tanya Bennett.