Above 180

This week we catch up with former UAB bowler Annie Hurley. Annie joins us to discuss her time at UAB and what advice she has for new college bowlers. Hurley talks about how her mental game has changed since bowling for UAB and the abrupt end to her college bowling career.

This week we catch up with Director of Bowling Operations and Head Coach Men's Bowling at Calumet College of St. Joseph Mike Kubacki and newly named women's bowling coach Dale Lehman. We discuss what Dale brings to the table and how he has evolved as a coach through the years. We talk about how important a players mental game is and what that "it" factor is when it comes to a finding great talent at the high school level.

This week Northrock Lanes General Manager Brent Bowers joins myself and Steve Kloempken to discuss reopening after Covid-19. Brent shares his USBC OC plans and his thoughts on college bowling after the coronavirus. We also discuss the rise of Kris Prather onto the PBA scene.

This week we chat with Hank Boomershine, Hank bowled at West Texas A&M he is now the VP of Sales and Research and Development at Storm Bowling. Hank has some tips for bowlers as they begin to get back out on the lanes after an extended layoff. Boomershine also shares his thoughts on if time off can actually help a bowler to break a bad habit. We also discuss where urethane fits in a bowlers bag and how much a bowler really needs to understand when it comes to the technical side of the game.

This week on the Collegiate Storm Spotlight Podcast, we catch up with Coach Andy Diercks. Coach Diercks talks about the end of the 2019-2020 college season for his team and what he looks for when building his collegiate roster. He tells us about how he recruits and some keys aspects he looks for in building the best team. He discusses some experiences with Team USA when making decisions on who to bring to tournaments and why.

This week we catch up with former WSU Shocker and PBA member Matt McNiel. Matt discusses how his time as a Shocker is helping him in his role at Storm. We also talk about how he was able to connect with his teammates and if he has any coaching aspirations. Matt talks about the Storm U and ends by addressing bowlers that had their season cut short due to Covid-19.

This week I chat with 12 time PBA Champion Danny Wiseman. We discuss how the Covid-19 Pandemic may affect the PBA for years to come. Danny also talks about the advantages and disadvantages to having a financial sponsor and how many bowlers today have sponsors. We discuss how disagreements with other bowlers was handled when he was on tour. Danny also talks about how a players earnings listed on PBA.com doesn't tell the entire story.

This week we chat with Storm Bowling Technical Director Chad McLean. Chad also was an assistant coach at the University of Florida before making his way to Storm. We discuss how his role at Storm does take college bowling into account and his biggest takeaways from college bowling. We end out chat discussing the changes to the USBC rules regarding rubbing alcohol during competition.

This week we catch up with Julia Bond to discuss her first year on the PWBA Tour. Bond bowled at Nebraska and shares some advice with high school bowlers regarding picking a college. We also hear what Julia is doing during this break from bowling.

I chat with David Rutherford, president of Gold Cup Bowling Alley in Warner Robins Georgia about the reopening of his center. We discuss the steps he is taking to keep bowlers safe if they come out and bowl. Rutherford also shares his thoughts on leagues and tournaments moving forward and the financial challenges he faces moving forward.

This week we catch up with Tommy Hankey Jr. Tommy recently won the Storm IBMA Collegiate Bowler of the Year award, Tommy is a sophomore at Webber International University. We discuss his mental game and what is mindset is when bowling tournaments along with why he chose Webber. Hankey Jr. also talks about some people that have influenced his game.

This week I catch up with Pro Shop Owner Drew Parkin to discuss how he is handling the coronavirus pandemic. We discuss what he is hearing from other shops and how he may be handling things moving forward. Drew also shares what we as bowlers need to remember when centers and shops do begin to open back up.

This week we chat with Storm Collegiate Bowler of the year Caitlyn Johnson. Johnson is a business marketing major at Webber International University. We discuss her senior season and what clicked for her. Johnson also talks about how her mental game plays a role in her success on the lanes.

This week I catch up with Ten Pin Alley Proprietor Bill Pounders. We discuss how he is working through the Coronavirus Pandemic. He shares what they are doing while being shut down and how he is working to ensure things are set to go once given the all clear to open. Pounders shares how we can support our bowling centers during this difficult time.

This week we catch up with Director of WSU Bowling Mark Lewis. Coach Lewis joins us to discuss the transition of coaches at the program over the last year. We also discuss how the Coronavirus pandemic impacts the bowling community. Coach Lewis also shares why he believes discipline needed both on and off the lanes when bowling in college.

This week we catch up with Coach Tony Talley.  Coach Talley is the head coach for the University of St. Francis.  We discuss how his team is handling the break in the action and senior Abby Ragsdale's season.  Talley also shares some advice for high school coaches and players regarding bowling in college.  

This week we catch up with Amleto Monacelli to discuss his new role Martin Methodist College. We discuss his relationship with Bob Learn Jr. and what he brings to the table as a coach. Amleto discusses the PBA League and his new role and we talk about how physical fitness plays such a huge role in him continuing to bowl at such a high level.

This week we catch up with Mike Jasnau to discuss the postponement of the USBC OC due to Coronavirus. Mike talks about his plans for the USBC OC and what bowlers need to remember when heading to Reno. We also discuss the growth of college bowling and how as players grow through the year their game changes. Jasnau also shares why a lot of times we hear cliches from bowlers when it comes to the pre-match interviews on tv.

This week we catch up with former Robert Morris University standout Marshall Kent. Kent talks about why he chose the school and the learning curve bowlers face when leaving college and heading to the tour. We also talk about his WSOB preparations.

This week I catch up with USBC Eagle Winner and Pro Shop Operator Vernon Peterson to discuss what all this talk of urethane equipment being too soft means to the average player. Vernon shares his thoughts on the Purple Hammer when he tested it and what he believes the average bowler needs to do if they see an opponent using a Purple Hammer. We also discuss the upcoming USBC OC and what only four on a pair means for folks competing in doubles and singles.