Loren
attended Silver Coaches Training in June 2008. This
3-day conference is an advanced level of training &
certification designed for individuals wanting to
increase their coaching skills and professionalism to
the advanced level. This is the recommended course for
collegiate coaches. To be certified requires a minimum
score of 80% on a written test and 80% on a video
analysis test. Loren scored 94% on the written test and
100% on the video analysis test. As prerequisite to this
training he attained Bronze level certification in May
2007, which deals with coaching intermediate bowlers.
Before that he received Level I certification in
November 2005, for coaching youth and beginning bowlers.
Loren has given private lessons to adults and children
for many years.
Loren has been in the Pro Shop
business since November of 1978. With these nearly 30
years of experience, he is an expert at fitting and
drilling a bowling ball. He has successfully solved fit
problems and is exceptionally qualified to check ball
fit.
Through his work in the Pro Shop
he has an in-depth understanding of ball construction
and layout techniques to control ball motion on the
lanes. Now with that knowledge and the ability to
analyze and determine bowler type, from coaches and ball
company training he has the ability to match up bowler,
ball and lane conditions and design an arsenal for the
high end bowler.
Loren attended a shoe training
seminar by Dexter Shoes and also through the coaches
training can identify problems shoes may be causing your
game.
Loren’s
time in the bowling business has all been spent with
Blackhawk Lanes where he has and does hold many other
positions including lane care and maintenance technician
which gives him a thorough understanding of lane
construction, surfaces and lane conditioning. Loren was
certified by the USBC predecessor ABC/WIBC (American
Bowling Congress/Women’s International Bowling Congress)
as a Certified Lane Inspector in August 1985. He is
responsible for applying Certified Sport Bowling
conditions at the center including the PBA Experience
leagues. This, along with the silver coaches training,
aids in instructing on lane play and adjustments.
