Briggs Consulting - Be the Bowler-Athlete you were meant to be.

The Bowlers Educational Clinic (BEC) offers the highest quality instruction for the sport of bowling at an affordable price. Through the use of classroom instruction, personal on-lane training, and a comprehensive handbook, the BEC addresses the knowledge, skill, and ability of its customers.

Here's an opportunity to conduct a Bowlers Educational Clinic at your center! This one day seminar brings together USA Bowling certified coaches, International Bowling Pro Shop & Instructors Association certified ball technicians, top Young American Bowling Alliance certified coaches, industry experts, and PBA members from all over the country to give your bowlers the knowledge and skills to refine their performance on the lanes.

Where will BEC be next?

January 27-29, 2006	AMF Shady Grove Lanes Gaithersburg, MD	Information
Make sure to also check our Calendar of Events for other Clinics and Events

What's in it for the Proprietor?

More league players
Open bowling profits as the BEC students practice their new skills
Increased pro shop sales
The possibility of significant one-day profit
The opportunity for media exposure (Local TV news programs have featured BEC on the day of the clinic)
Bowlers bowling more often
Increased skill level
Increased enjoyment
Increased tournament participation

Teaching

Clinic Topics

Understanding Lane Conditions
Ball Surface Preparation
Player Types
Understanding Equipment
The Mental Advantage
Sport Medicine
... and 3+ hours of On-lane Instruction

What bowling topics would you most like to learn about at BEC Clinics?
Let us know by filling out the BEC Survey.

Clinic

Staff Instructors

Dr. Jeff Briggs
Jeff McCorvey
Bill Wammes
George Buckosh
Randy Harvey
Mark Robey
Rich Williams

... and others

Rich Teaching

Want to Host A Bowlers Educational Clinic?

This popular one day seminar presented by USA Bowling Certified Coaches and IBPSIA (International Bowling Pro Shops and Instructors Association) certified ball technicians brings together experts from all over the country to give your bowlers this excellent opportunity to enhance their skills, expand their knowledge, and increase their average.

Jeff on Lanes

Dr. Jeff Briggs, bowlfit@charter.net, USA Bowling Silver Level Coach, USA Bowling Gold Level Program Validator, and most notably known as the author of the monthly sport medicine column for Bowling This Month (BTM) magazine. Dr. Briggs is a sport researcher for the bowling community as well as a highly regarded instructor. He is currently producing several different research projects, is midway through writing his first book, and is the author of The bowling-specific Training Program Manual. Dr. Briggs coordinates all Bowlers Educational Clinics and presents his comprehensive seminar on sport medicine for bowling.

George Buckosh, lelproshop@erienet.net, Silver Level Coach, IBPSIA Certified Technician, and proprietor of Lake Erie Lanes in Vermilion, Ohio. George presents a valuable segment of material on the bowler's playing field and ball surfaces, and how to modify the ball's surface to adapt to lane conditions.

Randy Harvey, theballdr@aol.com, Silver Level Coach, PBA Senior member, IBPSIA pro shop professional, Mishawaka, IN Hall-Of-Fame, and 1999 Wammerson Classic Champion. Randy is best known by the group for his "runner-up" finish in the 1987 PBA True Value Open. Randy presents pertinent material on physical adjustments and evaluating lane conditions.

Jeff McCorvey, mccorvey@traveller.com, Silver Level Coach, PBA member, Brunswick Technical Support Team member, and IBPSIA Certified Technician holding USBIA and YABA certifications. Jeff often joins us in the South and occasionally presents details on the bowler variable and player types (What am I?) in regards to ball rotation, tilt, ball speed, and revolutions as well as tournament preparation, and putting it all together.

Mark Robey, bowlersaid@comcast.net, USA Bowling Silver Level Coach, IBPSIA Certified Professional, Board of Directors of the International Bowling Pro Shops and Instructors Association and his writing has appeared in Bowling Industry, Bowlers Journal, and he has a column regularly appearing in Pro Shop Today. Mark is a successful pro shop operator who is commissioned throughout the industry concerning his advances in pro shop operations and his technical expertise of the bowling ball. Mark's presentations on ball reaction and technical information will guide bowlers on selecting the appropriate ball and proper drilling patterns as well as giving the student an understanding of ball motion.

Bill Wammes, almar300@wcnet.org, Silver Level & Dick Ritger Level II Coach, Gold Level Candidate, Bowling Green High School Coach, YABA Certified Instructor, PBA Member, DBA Certified Lane Technician, BGBA Hall of Fame, IBPSIA pro shop professional, and bowling proprietor. Bill is one of the groups top on-lane instructors having developed a strong coaches-eye.

Rich Williams, rich-williams@worldnet.att.net, USA Bowling Silver Level Coach, Junior Olympic Master Instructor and one of three Junior Olympic National Trainers. Rich also co-teaches the Junior Olympic Master Instructor training classes. He has been a guest speaker for National Youth and Adult bowling workshops for several years and co-wrote the Bowler Development Pipeline manual and the YABA Coaches Assistant Leaders Guide. Rich was also the recipient of the 1999 "Top Instructor" award from the American Red Cross and the United States Olympic Committee for his work in the Sports Safety Training program. Rich presents how you can gain a mental advantage in league and tournament play.

Mike Nyitray, worldmike@aol.com, USA Bowling GOLD Certified Coach, professional bowling instructor and former Head Coach for the Thailand and Saudi Arabia national bowling teams as well as having coached national team players from 6 different continents. Launched in January 2000, Mike is the creator of "WorldMike's Work Shops," an educational system designed to improve all caliber of bowler. Mike is currently producing an innovative instructional video targeting the bowler's physical game.