Masters of Science, Physical Education, specialization Health & Wellness, 5/93
Marshall University, Huntington, WV

Bachelor of Arts, Physical Education, specialization Sports Management, 5/91
Mount Vernon Nazarene College, Mount Vernon, Ohio

• Development of a state-of-the-art wellness center for the Upstate region. A 4-phase 4-year project developing, financing, constructing, and operating a clinically-oriented wellness center.

Briggs Consulting
Consultant to the Bowling Industry, 6/96 to present

• Write articles for Bowling This Month magazine and the Nebraska Association of Bowling Coaches newsletter.
• Organize and coordinate all Bowlers Educational Clinics.
• Trains bowlers on The Bowling-Specific Training Program globally.
• Currently completing first book while preparing to bind and publish dissertation.
• Creating research proposals for continued study of the bowling community.
• Teach and instruct bowling groups globally.
• Consult with industry manufacturers on equipment, materials, and training techniques.

Graduate Assistant
The Florida State University, 8/95 to 9/98

• Instructor of physical education theory and activity classes for undergraduate students in the Physical Education Department.
• Former head men's coach FSU collegiate bowling team.
• Former instructor and administrator of Forest Meadows After School Program.
• Worked with Disabled Student Services facilitating learning for graduate students with disabilities.

Contributing Author
Bowling This Month Magazine, 6/95-Present

• Writer of the globally acclaimed Physically Speaking Section.
• Speaks nationally representing and promoting the magazine.

Corporate Fitness Director/Exercise Physiologist
Healthworks Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Clinic, 9/94 - 2/95

• Partnered development of business plan and complete business operations including software training, equipment purchase, employee training, protocol design, and network contacts.
• Designed, presented, and sold corporate wellness packages for large industry.
• Coordinated and supervised exercise rehabilitation for physical therapy patients.

Fitness Director
Albany YMCA, 8/93 - 10/94

• Managed entire fitness department including 4 locker rooms, double gymnasium, 6 racquetball courts, 5 exercise areas, 6 tennis courts, walking track, aerobics & massage program, special events, 32 personnel and volunteers.
• Budgeted, marketed, evaluated, reported, and planned for growth and development of department.
• Created several external revenue generating streams.

• Bowling
• Racquetball
• Tennis
• Softball
• Weight Training
• Conditioning
• Aerobics
• Organization and Administration of Sport
• Adminstration of Sport and Physical Education

• "Lane Conditions and You" presented at the Bowlers Educational Clinic, Winter 2001, Mt. Dora, Florida.
• "Sport Science Quiz and Bowling" presented at the Bowlers Educational Clinic, Winter 2001, Mt. Dora, Florida.
• "Player Types" presented at the Bowlers Educational Clinic, Winter 2001, Mt. Dora, Florida.
• "Player Types" presented at the Bowlers Educational Clinic, Winter 2001, Ormond Beach, Florida.
• "The Mental Game" presented at the Bowlers Educational Clinic, Winter 2001, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
• "Lane Conditions and You" presented at the Bowlers Educational Clinic, Winter 2001, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
• "Player Types" presented at the Bowlers Educational Clinic, Winter 2001, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
• "Sport Science Quiz and Bowling" presented at the Bowlers Educational Clinic, Winter 2001, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

• "Player Types" presented at the Bowlers Educational Clinic, Fall 2000, Mt. Dora, Florida.
• "Sport Science Quiz and Bowling" presented at the Bowlers Educational Clinic, Fall 2000, Mt. Dora, Florida.
• "Sport Science Quiz and Bowling" presented at the Bowlers Educational Seminar, Fall 2000, Taichung, Taiwan ROC.
• "Sport Medicine, Injury Management, and Bowling" presented at the Bowlers Educational Clinic, Fall 2000, Taichung, Taiwan ROC.
• "Sport Science and Bowling" presented at the Bowlers Educational Clinic, Fall 2000, Taichung, Taiwan ROC.
• "Sport Science Quiz and Bowling" presented at the Bowlers Educational Seminar, Fall 2000, Taichung, Taiwan ROC.
• "Sport Medicine, Injury Management, and Bowling" presented at the Bowlers Educational Clinic, Fall 2000, Taichung, Taiwan ROC.
• "Sport Science and Bowling" presented at the Bowlers Educational Clinic, Fall 2000, Taichung, Taiwan ROC.
• "Sport Science Quiz and Bowling" presented at the Bowlers Educational Clinic, Fall 2000, Ormond Beach, Florida.
• "Sport Medicine, Injury Management, and Bowling" presented at the Bowlers Educational Clinic, Fall 2000, Ormond Beach, Florida.
• "Sport Science and Bowling" presented at the Bowlers Educational Clinic, Fall 2000, Morrisville, Pennsylvania.
• "Warm-Up and Injury Management for the Bowler-Athlete" presented 2 sessions at Super School, Summer 2000, Las Vegas, Nevada.
• "Development of Bowling-Specific Training, Biomechanics, and The Training Program" presented 2 sessions at Super School, Summer 2000, Las Vegas, Nevada.
• "Sport Science & Injury Management" presented at the IBPSIA 10th Annual Conference, Summer 2000, Las Vegas, Nevada.
• "Entrepreneurism: Starting your own business" presented at the Second Annual Sport Management Conference, Spring 2000, Newberry College, Newberry, South Carolina.

• "Sport Medicine and Bowling" presented at the Bowlers Educational Clinic, Fall 1999, Detroit, Michigan.
• "Sport Medicine and Bowling" presented to the UNO Collegiate Bowling Program, Fall 1999, Omaha, Nebraska.
• "Sport Medicine and Bowling" presented to the Papio High School Bowling Program, Fall 1999, Omaha Nebraska.
• "Sport Medicine and Bowling" presented at the Advanced Bowlers Clinic, Fall 1999, Omaha, Nebraska.
• "Sport Medicine and Bowling" 2 sessions presented at the Bowlers Educational Clinic, Fall 1999, Cincinnati, Ohio.
• "Characteristics of an Effective Bowling Coach" presented at the Bowlers Educational Clinic, Fall 1999, Newnan, Georgia.
• "Sport Medicine and Bowling" presented at the Bowlers Educational Clinic, Fall 1999, Lima, Ohio.
• "Sport Medicine and the Bowler-Athlete" 2 sessions presented at Super School, Summer 1999, Las Vegas, Nevada.
• "Warm-Up for the Bowler-Athlete" 2 classes presented at Super School, Summer 1999, Las Vegas, Nevada.
• "Biomechanics and Nutritional Awareness for the Bowler-Athlete" 2 sessions presented at Super School, Summer 1999, Las Vegas, Nevada.
• "Sport Medicine and Bowling" presented at the USA Bowling NCC, Summer 1999, Sebring, Florida.
• "Sport Medicine and Bowling" presented at the USA Bowling NCC, Summer 1999, Sebring, Florida.
• "Managing the Bowler-Athlete" presented at the Bowlers Educational Clinic, Winter 1999, Bowling Green, Ohio.
• "Identification of the Factors Influencing Participation in the Sport of Bowling" presented to Bowling Headquarters, Greendale, Wisconsin.
• "The Bowling-Specific Training Program" presented at the Bowlers Educational Clinic, Winter 1999, Greenville, South Carolina.
• "Identification of the Factors Influencing Participation in the Sport of Bowling" presented to doctoral committee in fulfillment of the final dissertation, The Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida.

• "The Bowling-Specific Training Program" presented at the Bowlers Educational Clinic, Winter 1998, Mansfield, Ohio.
• "Profile of a Youth Bowling Coach" presented at the Junction Lanes YABA Workshop, Fall 1998, Newnan, Georgia.
• "Keys to a Successfull Youth Bowling Program" presented at the Junction Lanes YABA Workshop, Fall 1998, Newnan, Georgia.
• "The Bowling-Specific Training Program" presented at the Bowlers Educational Clinic, Fall 1998, Vermilion, Ohio.
• "The Bowling-Specific Training Program" presented at the USA Bowling Region 4 Coaches Conference, Fall 1998, KC, Missouri.
• "Profile of a Bowling Coach" presented at the USA Bowling Region 4 Coaches Conference, Fall 1998, KC, Missouri.
• "Skill Drills for Enhanced Performance" presented at the USA Bowling Region 4 Coaches Conference, Fall 1998, KC, Missouri.
• "The Bowling-Specific Training Program" presented at the Bowlers Educational Clinic, Fall 1998, Detroit, Michigan.
• "The Bowling-Specific Training Program" presented at the USA Bowling Region 6 Coaches Conference, Fall 1998, Bowling Green, Ohio.
• "The Bowling-Specific Training Program" 2 sessions presented at Super School, Summer 1998, Reno, Nevada.
• "Stretching for the Competitive Bowler" 3 classes presented at Super School, Summer 1998, Reno, Nevada.
• "The Bowling-Specific Training Program" presented at the Advanced Bowling Clinic, Winter 1998, Bowling Green, Ohio.
• "The Lean Mean Exercise Routine" presented at the Advanced Bowling Clinic, Winter 1998, Huntsville, Alabama.
• "Actual, Physical, and Perceptual Changes in Sport - A View of Physical Competence in Bowling" presented to the Huntsville Men's Bowling Association Annual Dinner, Spring 1998, Huntsville, Alabama.
• "The Lean Mean Exercise Routine" presented at the Bowling Educational Clinic, Winter 1998, Taylor, Michigan.
• "Factors Influencing Participation in the Sport of Bowling" presented to doctoral committee in fulfillment of the prospectus defense, Spring 1998, The Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida.

• "Your Guide to a Healthier Bowler" presented at the Bowling Educational Clinic, Fall 1997, Troy, Michigan.
• "Development and Validation of a Questionnaire Measuring Reasons Why People Bowl" presented to Leisure Studies Graduate Class, Fall 1997, The Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida.
• "Your Guide to a Healthier Bowler" presented at the Bowling Educational Clinic, Fall 1997, Vermillion, Ohio.
• "A Coaches Guide to a Healthier Bowler" presented at USA Bowling Bronze Level Certification, Fall 1997, St. Petersburg, Florida.
• "A Coaches Guide to a Fitter Bowler" presented at the USA Bowling Coaches Convention, Summer 1997, Las Vegas, Nevada.
• "Fitness for Bowling - A Myth or Misconception" presented at Super School 1997, Summer 1997, Taylor, Michigan.
• "Motivation to Participate in the Sport of Bowling and A Pilot Study to Determine the Motivations of Participation in Bowling" presented to doctoral committee in fulfillment of the preliminary examination, Spring 1997, The Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida.
• "Motivation to Participate in the Sport of Bowling" presented to graduate seminar class, Spring 1997, The Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida.
• "A Pilot Study to Determine the Motivations of Participation in Bowling" presented at The Florida State University/Florida Sports Foundation Sport Management Conference, Spring 1997, St. Petersburg, Florida.

• "Technology Research & Use in Physical Education" presented at graduate research seminar, Fall 1996, The Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida.
• "Special Event Coordination" presented to time management in sport class, Summer 1996, The Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida.
• "Domestic Violence in Sport" presented with Warren Whisenant and Ray Schneider to graduate issues in sport class, Summer 1996, The Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida.
• "History of the American Bowling Congress" presented to graduate seminar class, Spring 1996, The Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida.

• "Ancillary Areas in Sport Facilities" presented with Alice Reen to graduate fiscal & facilities class, Fall 1995, The Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida.

• "The Developments of Women in Sport" presented to graduate research seminar class, Spring 1993, Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia.
• "A Biomechanical View of the Bowler" presented to graduate biomechanics class, Spring 1993, Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia.
• "History of the Olympic Games" presented to undergraduate sport history class, Spring 1993, Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia.

• Extremely computer literate using internet, windows, word processing, graphics design, software and hardware developments.
• Sport product advisor for Bergman Enterprises (1996-present).
• Consults with BTM, USA Bowling and Bowling, Inc.
• Active member of ABC, BWAA, USA Bowling, American Red Cross.
• Volunteer with Georgia YABA state tournament (1995).
• Volunteer with Tallahassee YABA (1996/7).
• Volunteer teaching bowling to CBI group of disabled students (1997).
• Volunteer with Tallahassee ABC & YABA local association (1996-present).
• Certified USA Bowling Silver Level Instructor & YABA Coaches Instructor.
• Fund-raising coordinator FSU Collegiate Bowling Program (summer 1996 & 1997).
• Assisted organizing the West Virginia State Racquetball Tournament (1993).
• Taught physical education to visually impaired students under Tuebert Grant.

• Briggs, J. (2001, March-April). Bowling-stress-the body. Asian Bowling Digest, 3, (10), 40-41.
• Briggs, J. (2001, March). Questions and Answers with Dr. J. 7-10 Split, 2, (3), 7.
• Briggs, J (2001, March). Training to become a better bowler-athlete. Bowling This Month, 8, (3), 55-56.
• Briggs, J. (2001, February). Shouldering the Load. 7-10 Split, 2, (2), 22.
• Briggs, J. (2001, February). Functional fitness: training plays a more active role in sports. Bowling This Month, 8, (2), 10-11.
• Briggs, J. (2001, January). Performance indicators what makes a bowler-athlete? 7-10 Split, 2, (1), 3.

• Briggs, J. (2000, December). Energy: Understanding the engine that fuels your bowling. 7-10 Split, 1, (6), 10 & 14.
• Briggs, J. (2000, December). Bowling-Specific Warm-Up Routine. Bowling This Month, 7, (12), 43-45.
• Briggs, J. (2000, November-December). Take The Test. Asian Bowling Digest, 2 (8), 30-31.
• Briggs, J. (2000, November). How to Warm Up Before You Bowl Part II. 7-10 Split, 1, (9), 6.
• Briggs, J. (2000, October). How to Warm Up Before You Bowl Part I. 7-10 Split, 1, (8), 6-7.
• Briggs, J. (2000, September). Injury Management II Bowler's Tendinitis. 7-10 Split, 1, (7), 9 & 14.
• Briggs, J. (2000, July-August). Should bowlers consider sports medicine? Asian Bowling Digest, 2 (7), 24-25.
• Briggs, J. (2000, August). Injury Management My aching lower back. 7-10 Split, 1, (6), 15-16 & 20.
• Briggs, J. (2000, August). Managing bowler's tendonitis Part II. Bowling This Month, 7, (7), 12-14.
• Briggs, J. (2000, July). Managing bowler's tendonitis Part I. Bowling This Month, 7, (7), 16-18.
• Briggs, J. (2000, July-August). Introduction: Sport science and bowling. Asian Bowling Digest, 2 (6), 20-21.
• Briggs, J. (2000, June). Balance: Training for balance. Bowling This Month, 7, (6), 14-15.
• Briggs, J. (2000, May/June). A look at training for balance. 7-10 Split, 1, (5), 4 & 16.
• Briggs, J. (2000, May). The finish position: A practical application, Part II. Bowling This Month, 7, (5), 14-15.
• Briggs, J. (2000, April/May). Does what you eat affect your bowling: Part II. 7-10 Split, 1, (4), 5-10.
• Briggs, J. (2000, April). The delivery: a practical application, Part II. Bowling This Month, 7, (4), 58-60.
• Briggs, J. (2000, March). Does what you eat affect your bowling. 7-10 Split, 1, (3), 9-10.
• Briggs, J. (2000, March). The delivery: a practical application. Bowling This Month, 7, (3), 20-23.
• Briggs, J. (2000, February). Should bowlers consider sport medicine? 7-10 Split, 1, (2), 4-5.
• Briggs, J. (2000, February). Get a training philosophy. Bowling This Month, 7, (2), 14-16.
• Briggs, J. (2000, January). Sport Science. 7-10 Split, 1, (1), 56-61.

• Briggs, J. (1999, December). Faces in the Crowd. Bowling This Month, 6, (12), 56-61.
• Briggs, J. (1999, November). Sport Nutrition II: Peak Performance. Bowling This Month, 6, (11), 16-19.
• Briggs, J. (1999, October). Building and Maintaining Energy. Bowling This Month, 6, (10), 16-19.
• Briggs, J. (1999, September). Sport Medicine and Bowling: Its Not About Being Big. Bowling This Month, 6, (9), 52-54.
• Briggs, J. (1999, August). Injury Management III: My Knee is Hurting. Bowling This Month, 6, (8), 14-19.
• Briggs, J. (1999, July). Injury Management II: Bowler's tendonitis. Bowling This Month, 6, (7), 22-25.
• Briggs, J. (1999, July). Injury Management II: Bowler's tendonitis. Bowling This Month, 6, (7), 22-25.
• Briggs, J. (1999, June). Injury Management: My Aching Lower Back. Bowling This Month, 6, (6), 4-8.
• Briggs, J. (1999, May). Balance Training: Keeping an Even Keel. Bowling This Month, 6, (5), 4-7.
• Briggs, J. (1999, June). Injury Management: My Aching Lower Back. Bowling This Month, 6, (6), 4-8.
• Briggs, J. (1999, May). Balance Training: Keeping an Even Keel. Bowling This Month, 6, (5), 4-7.
• Briggs, J. (1999, April). This, that and the other. Bowling This Month, 6, (4), 14-15.
• Briggs, J. (1999, March). How far have we come? An athlete awareness inventory. Bowling This Month, 6, (3), 14-17.
• Briggs, J. (1999, February). The all-mighty warm-up. Bowling This Month, 6, (2), 4-7.

• Briggs, J. (1998, December). The lean mean exercise routine. Bowling This Month, 5, (12), 14-18.
• Briggs, J. (1998, November). The lean mean exercise routine. Bowling This Month, 5, (11), 12-17.
• Briggs, J. (1998, October). The lean mean exercise routine. Bowling This Month, 5, (10), 16-18.
• Briggs, J. (1998, September). The lean mean exercise routine. Bowling This Month, 5, (9), 22-24.
• Briggs, J. (1998, September). Skill development, Part II - practice drills. NABC Newsletter.
• Briggs, J. (1998, August). Pumping up for performance(Part III). Bowling This Month, 5, (8), 54-60.
• Briggs, J. (1998, July). Pumping up for performance(Part II). Bowling This Month, 5, (7), 46-49.
• Briggs, J. (1998, June). Pumping up for performance. Bowling This Month, 5, (6), 38-46.
• Briggs, J. (1998, May). The lean mean exercise routine. Bowling This Month, 5, (5), 58-60.
• Briggs, J. (1998, April). A scientific approach to skill development. NABC Newsletter.
• Briggs, J. (1998, April). The lean mean exercise routine. Bowling This Month, 5, (4), 59-60.
• Briggs, J. (1998, March). The lean mean exercise routine. Bowling This Month, 5, (3), 58-59.
• Briggs, J. (1998, February). The lean mean exercise routine. Bowling This Month, 5, (2), 16-18.
• Briggs, J. (1998, January). What does it take to be a bowling coach. NABC Newsletter.
• Briggs, J. (1998, January). The lean mean exercise routine. Bowling This Month, 5, (1), 4-6.

• Briggs, J. (1997, December). Are your legs a liability? Bowling This Month, 4, (12), 44-48.
• Briggs, J. (1997, November). A coaches dilemma - Evaluation of talent. NABC Newsletter.
• Briggs, J. (1997, November). Minor adjustments for major enjoyment: Mix it up to grab your interest. Bowling This Month, 4, (11), 8-9.
• Briggs, J. (1997, October). Shouldering the load: prepare to get into the swing. Bowling This Month, 4, (10), 6-8.
• Briggs, J. (1997, September). Avoid burnout by varying your training. Bowling This Month, 4, (9), 49-51.
• Briggs, J. (1997, September). Bowling: a view of physical competency. NABC Newsletter.
• Briggs, J. (1997). The FSU collegiate bowling handbook. Unpublished manuscript, The Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Briggs, J. (1997, August). Fall forecasting: Revving up for your new fall body. Bowling This Month, 4, (8), 12-15.
• Briggs, J. (1997, July). Fighting the heat: A watered down solution. Bowling This Month, 4, (7), 18-21.
• Briggs, J. (1997, June). The nutritional element: eating your peas and carrots can improve your performance. Bowling This Month, 4, (6), 12-14.
• Briggs, J. (1997, May/June). Motivations to participate in bowling: a pilot study to determine the motivations of participation in bowling. Pro Shop Today, 7, (2), 12-16.
• Briggs, J. (1997, May). Why aerobics for bowlers? Bowling This Month, 4, (5), 10-12.
• Briggs, J. (1997, April). No fooling, it's time to burn some calories. Bowling This Month, 4, (4), 16-18.
• Briggs, J. (1997, March). Is your bowling a pain in the (lower) back? Bowling This Month, 4, (3), 21-23.
• Briggs, J. (1997, February). Work those abs. Bowling This Month, 4, (2), 15-17.
• Briggs, J. (1997, January). Fitness for all? Bowling This Month, 4, (1), 16-18.

• Briggs, J. (1996, December). Be alert: tendonitis may creep up on you. Bowling This Month, 3, (12), 13-16.
• Briggs, J. (1996, November). Its never too late. Bowling This Month, 3, (11), 13-15.
• Briggs, J. (1996, October). A knee up to success (part II). Bowling This Month, 3, (10), 7-11.
• Briggs, J. (1996, September). A knee up to success. Bowling This Month, 3, (9), 19-23.
• Briggs, J. (1996, August). Rehydration: how to stay hot when its hot. Bowling This Month, 3, (8), 18-19.
• Briggs, J. (1996, July). One good stretch deserves another. Bowling This Month, 3, (7), 16-18.
• Briggs, J. (1996, June). Improve your flexibility: Stretch the shoulders. Bowling This Month, 3, (6), 14-16.
• Briggs, J. (1996, May). Stretching your way to the top. Bowling This Month, 3, (5), 16-18.
• Briggs, J. (1996, April). The training principle. Bowling This Month, 3, (4), 8-10.
• Briggs, J. (1996, March). Injury report: tendonitis. Bowling This Month, 3, (3), 18-20.
• Briggs, J. (1996, February). Injury report. Bowling This Month, 3, (2), 18-20.
• Briggs, J. (1996, January). Extending your play to the outer limits. Bowling This Month, 3, (1), 12-13.

• Briggs, J. (1995, December). Eat better to bowl better. Bowling This Month, 2, (12), 12-13.
• Briggs, J. (1995, November). Shouldering the load. Bowling This Month, 2, (11), 12-13.
• Briggs, J. (1995, October). Getting a leg up on strength. Bowling This Month, 2, (10), 16-17.
• Briggs, J. (1995, September). Building a stronger trunk. Bowling This Month, 2, (9), 10-12.
• Briggs, J. (1995, August). Exercise your way to improved performance. Bowling This Month, 2, (8), 10-13.
• Briggs, J. (1995, July). Fatigue: bowling's hot topic. Bowling This Month, 2, (7), 29-31.
• Briggs, J. (1995, June 15-30). Exercise of the week: abdominal curl. Plain Talk. Vol. 1(3), pp. 7.
• Briggs, J. (1995, June 1-14). Exercise of the month: shoulder press. Plain Talk. Vol. 1(2), pp. 3.
• Briggs, J. (1995, June). Bowling: A Sport? Is it legitimate? Bowling This Month, 2, (6), 20.

• Briggs, J. (1994, June). The Professional Image. Business-To-Business, 4, (1), 2.