AboutWarren Friedl Expertise 20 Years Pro Shop Owner/Operator, 17 Years Bowling Center Operator (Manager/General Manager), Certified Coach since National Bowling Council and YABA days. Also Dick Ritger and USA Bowling Bronze certified. International Bowling Pro Shop and Instructors Association (IBPSIA) Charter member, IBPSIA Certified, IBPSIA "On Lanes" Certified, 2 Time Member of the IBPSIA Board of Directors and Past Secretary/Treasurer, Small Shop columnist "Pro Shop Operator" Magazine, contributor to "Bowlers Journal International" magazine, editor of IBPSIA NET NEWS weekly e-newsletter, editor of "The Bowling Tree" blog and webmaster of www.revbowl.com.
Experience 20 Years operating Revolutions Pro Shops in 2nd Largest bowling ball market in the country, Chicagoland.
17 Years in Center operations as Marketing Director, Asst. Manager or General Manager, becoming GM in every Center I worked.
Organizations American Bowling Congress/USBC Member since 1976, bowling 50 years.
International Bowling Pro Shop and Instructors Association (IBPSIA) Charter and continuing member (18 years), 2 time member of IBPSIA Board of Directors, former Secretary/Treasurer.
US Bowling Coaches Association (Bronze Coach)
Bowling Writers Association of America (BWAA)
Publications “Bowlers Journal International” and “Pro Shop Operator” Magazines.
Chicago Bowler, Windy City Bowling News, Centennial Lanes.com, The Bowling Tree Blog, IBPSIA.com and IBPSIA Net News (e-newsletter).
Education/Credentials IBPSIA Technically Certified. Multiple Seminars from AMF, Brunswick, Columbia, Circle, Ebonite, Hammer, Mo-Rich, Storm, Track, Dexter, Etonic, and others. Kaploe and Davis Bowling Marketing training.
Certified with the Young America Bowling Alliance (YABA) and the National Bowling Council (NBC) as a coach in 1982. Other coaching credentials include: Dick Ritger Level One, Dick Ritger Coaching Coaches, and USA Bowling Bronze Level.
Awards and Honors Created and executed Promotions highlighted in Bowlers Journal Magazine and included in the “150 Promotions for Bowling Centers” organized by the Bowling Proprietors Association of America (BPAA).
First Pro Shop featured in Bowling Industry magazine, for customer service and merchandising, October 1996.
Identified “One of the best ball fitters in the country” by then Track, Inc. President Del Warren, September 2005.
Tournament Promotions lead to top performance in center, or for center hosted events including: Chicago City Championships, US Open Qualifiers, Amateur Bowlers Tour.
Past/Present Clients Presenter at the IBPSIA National Convention.
Presenter at Bowling Proprietors Association Management School
Question Hi, I have been bowling only for two years. I'm 34, in avg shape. I bowl 10 pin, in Canada. I have in the last few weeks (3-4) developed a sharp throbbing pain in my sliding leg thigh on the outside part of my leg. It gets worse as the night goes on, and continues to hurt for about 2-3 hrs afterwards. Its actually hurting right now and the last time I bowled was yesterday. I'm wondering if there is anything I might be doing wrong with my technique. Or if I could help to rid myself of the pain by doing exercise? Or should I just stop bowling all together? Any advice would be helpful. I really love the sport and don't want to have something like this stop me.
Thank you for your time.
Mike
Answer Mike,
As usual, I'd recommend first and foremost to see a doctor.
The type and location of the discomfort could be from stopping short on the approach. When the forward momentum of you and your bowling ball comes screeching to a stop at the fouline, there is a lot of pressure pushing forward. If you don't get some relief (and some very helpful leverage# from sliding forward, your body absorbs the energy. Often bowlers will pop up, fall off, twist there feet, all in an effort to bleed off the energy/momentum.
Start by backing up on the approach and give yourself more slide room, so you are not limiting your slide potential.
Next, take a look at the shoes you use. Be sure you can get a little slide from your slide shoe. Using a shoe #steel) brush to eliminate anything causing you to stick or slide less or stuff like Easy or Ultra Slide. Be careful when changing how much or where you slide. Small adjustments could potentially translate into WAY MORE slide. Be very careful. Work slowly and slowly work up to a a full slide. Let me know if these ideas help. Thanks for your question.
