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Our Annual Super Bowling Tournament will be on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 7th at the Gold Coast from 8:30 am to 12 noon on lanes 1-12. I hope everyone can come so that it will be bigger and better than ever. We have a special guest lined up to come to the bowling tournament that I think will add to the fun and enjoyment for everyone. Due to the overwhelming requests to divulge who it is, I will tell you. The guest is an artist who draws caricatures and will be quick drawing sketches of all the bowlers. Please be at the Gold Coast by 8:30 am so we can get everyone assigned a lane and be prepared to start practice by 8:45. The tournament will consist of 5 games of qualifying with handicap (90% of 220). Two of the games will be 9-pin no tap, although we may include a game with a free strike in frames 3-6-9. The top 3 bowlers after qualifiying will bowl in a step-ladder finals format (2 vs. 3, the winner of that match against #1 for the title). Entry fee will be $20. $5 goes to the prize fund. We'll be giving away several prizes and gifts and will have a few snacks also. Any Junior Bowler who cashes will win a Learn to Bowl.com gift certificate so as to protect their amateur status.

Just a reminder there will be no group bowling class in the afternoon at Sunset Station on Feb. 7th due to the bowling center being closed to the public for a Super Bowl party.
 
Get well soon to Linda Espinoza who just had knee surgery this week. Linda will be helping/hobbling at the Super Bowling Tournament this Sunday. We want her back on the lanes throwing balls soon. Linda has great form and is a former LPBT member.
 
Congratulations again to Josh Glazer for breaking his all time high game record. This time he bowled a beautiful 266 game. Josh has only been bowling for approx. 3 months and already looks like a seasoned pro (most of the time). Great job sir.
 
Congratulations to Mike Reynolds of Pahrump who threw his first 600 series the day after my monthly visit on Jan. 27th. He bowled a 633 three-game series in league which included a 160 last game. After the first two games, it appeared he may roll his first 700 series before ever having his first 600. He almost bowled another 600 the next night after starting out with a 202 and a 201. Great bowling and thanks for the nice phone call and email.
 
Congratulations to Carol Kerlin of St. George Utah who rolled her first 200+ game in league this week. She had bowled a 221 and 223 while practicing, but had never done it in league bowling until now. Her personal best high game of 209 included 5 strikes. Carol is now averaging approx. 150 and has improved a whoppin' 25 pins in less than a year. Very good Carol.

UPDATE: On Feb. 1st, Carol rolled another 200 game that included her all time high series of 535. Carol bowled games of 174, 159, and 202. Your next assignment is to roll a 550 series. Now...BACK TO WORK!
 
The Classroom Spare Shooting Clinic was a great success. Thanks to everyone who came and participated in the spare clinic on Jan. 17th by asking questions and having fun. It's because of people like you that make coaching so enjoyable. You are in an elite field as I estimate only a small fraction of active league bowlers take lessons from a certified coach. I appreciate very much all the people who give me the opportunity to help them bowl better and always try my best to do things that I hope helps everyone accomplish this. Thanks also to those who have sent emails letting me know how much it DID help them. Even though the class went beyond our 90 minutes, I wish we could have gone another hour so that we could go over the actual spare lines one more time. However, don't be afraid to ask questions anytime and we can always continue to work on these things during any private or group lesson. Thanks also to Teri who was a huge help in setting setting up and tearing down the meeting room and did the shopping for snacks. She also baked those delicious brownies that we've become so accustomed (and addicted) to on Sunday mornings at the Gold Coast. More pix are on the Sunset picture page and we're planning to do another class fairly soon based on the many requests we've had...thank you.
 
"Learn to Bowl" is now on Facebook. Although I haven't really figured out how to use it yet...but I will. So if you use Facebook and want to stay connected there, feel free to add me to your friends list. I anticipate there will be a time when it will become more useful and practical.
 

This story came from the Saturday morning Junior Bowling League and should rank up there as possibly the "Coaching Quote of the Year". Several coaches including myself donate our time to help the junior bowlers on Saturday morning. While at Sunset Station, I was watching a young bowler who averages approx. 50 and was struggling to keep the ball on the lane, so I proceeded to go over and give him some advice in an attempt to help him knock more pins down. While I was talking to him he turned away from me so as not to listen to what I was saying.
I asked him if he wanted my help and he replied in a very shrewd tone,
"I don't need any help...I have a Wii".
 
 



 
Click the links below to read about:
January's Learn to Bowl.com Star Bowler of the Month
February's Learn to Bowl.com Bowling Joke of the Month.

 
 
Helpful Info:    Ball cleaning rules.   Keys to the mental game for tournament and competitive bowlers.
 


The Gold Coast Bowling Center - Las Vegas
 
Sunday, Feb, 7th, 2010
Super Bowling Tournament (see above for details)
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Group classes with individual coaching.
No appointment necessary.
STILL only $15 per 90 minute session incl. your lineage!!!
The next scheduled off date is Feb. 14th, 2010.
Click here for more info about the Gold Coast groups.
Click here to view pix of some of the Gold Coast bowlers.

Email Duffy@LearntoBowl.com or call if you have any questions.
(702) 568.9333,  Gold Coast (702) 367-4700

The Strike Zone @ Sunset Station - Henderson, NV
 
Sunday, Feb. 14th, 2010
(Sunday group lessons w/individual coaching)
No appointment necessary.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
$20 per 90 minute session incl. lineage w/spare shooting practice also avail. ($20 per hour value)

Next scheduled off-date is Feb. 7th, 2010 (Super Bowl Sunday).
Click here for more info about the Strike Zone groups.
Click here to view pix of some of the Strike Zone bowlers.

Email Coach@LearntoBowl.com to schedule a lesson.
Duffy - (702) 568.9333,  

 
Dixie Bowl - St. George, Utah

Date TBD

11:30 AM - 5:30 PM
1-hour private lessons only on our next trip.

1 hour private lessons are $45 & incl. 3 games of lineage
(same as the in-town Las Vegas rate).
See Gayla Ruesch or sign up at Dixie Bowl.
Click here to view pix of some of the Dixie Bowl Bowlers.

Email Duffy@LearntoBowl.com or call if you have any questions.
(702) 568.9333,  Dixie Bowl (435) 673.3272

Nugget Bowl - Pahrump, NV

Friday, Feb. 26th, 2010
1-hour private lessons only:
9 AM - 5 PM

1 hour private lessons are $45 & incl. your lineage (same as the in-town Las Vegas rate).

See the front desk at Nugget Bowl to sign up or email below.

Click here to view pix of some of the Nugget Bowl Bowlers.

Email Duffy@LearntoBowl.com or call to reserve a spot or if you have any questions.
(702) 568.9333,  Nugget Bowl (866) 751-6500

Would you like a "Learn to Bowl.com" bowling clinic to come to your center?
We'll take pix of your bowlers for them to share with family and friends.
We'll work with your current pro shop staff and coaches.
If you want us to come to your bowling center, contact us today! Click here to view pix of some of the bowlers.

 

 


 
Try something new - Learn to Play Poker

If you are heading to Vegas to bowl, that might be a great time to try Poker - the old American pastime that is extremely popular all over the world today. But before you do, visit one of the many sites online and read up on poker hand rankings, rules and strategy before you challenge the professional sharks.


 

 
Online casino
We want to help you bowl better.....come to a few group lessons soon.

1 hour private lessons are $45
30 minute private lessons are $30.
2 hour group lesson for 4 bowlers - $120.
1 hour lesson for 2 bowlers - $60
2 hour lesson for 2 bowlers - $100
Individual lessons include lineage at most bowling centers.
Lessons are available in other cities/states/countries with travel & expense fees to be determined.
Digital video taping is available that includes a tape to take home with many shots recorded in slo-mo for easy and clear viewing.

Discount plans available for multiple lesson purchases
(highly recommended for the greatest opportunity for improvement).

A.)   5 private 1-hr lessons, 1 private 2-hr video lesson, 6 entries to the Gold Coast Sunday group clinic - $330
(16 hours total of coaching/bowling).
B.)   4 private 1-hr lessons & 4 entries to the Gold Coast Sunday group clinic - $220
(10 hours total of coaching/bowling).
C.)   2 private 1-hr lessons & 2 entries to the Gold Coast Sunday group clinic - $110
(5 hours total of coaching/bowling).
No additional costs with group pricing.

10% discount on purchases of private lessons of 3 or more w/o Sunday group clinics.


 
Certain group classes are better designed for "tips and pointers", and are excellent for middle to high average bowlers.
They can also be great for newer bowlers who have already had a private lesson or 2 and want to practice things
we've previously worked on without the expense of a private lesson.
What you learn today, doesn't become "muscle memory" until a minimum of 20-30 hours
of effective practice and repetition. The most effective practice is to bowl less games, more often.
Try to avoid long marathon practice sessions when learning new techniques.
Different themes and special guests/coaches at group classes on certain dates
(please check the web site for schedules and any changes).
       Feel like you're not moving forward with your bowling game? ..........maybe a lesson or 3 could help!

                        

Robert "Duffy" McDonough
USBC Silver Level Certified Coach
Former Nevada State Champion
3-time Megabuck Tournament finalist
More than 13,000 bowling lessons done over the last 13+ years in the Las Vegas area and SW United States.
Call 702.568.9333 or email duffy@learntobowl.com if you have any questions or want to schedule a lesson.


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going to get a lesson, and it's now 25 years later, and they still haven't?
WE HAVE GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE.
  Send an email to inquire further.


 

 

 

Learn to Bowl.com Star Bowler of the Month                             
(January - 2010)                                 

Jim Richardson      

"Learn to Bowl.com
Star Bowler of the Month".

Congratulations to Jim Richardson
for being this month's
Bowler of the Month.

    Jim and his lovely wife Linda came to Las Vegas back in October, 2009 for a week of bowling lessons, bowling practice, and fun. Upon returning to the Phoenix area, they kept practicing all they learned and watched their scores continue going up and up. They both averaged 125 when we first met. Jim's scores have been incredible during these months from October through January, 2010. In their league, they were in 24th place out of 24 teams and are now sitting in approx. 5th place. Jim has brought his average up from approx. 125 to approx. 155. This means he has bowled much higher than the 155 average in order to raise it to that level. He had at least 5 series over 550 and at least that many 200+ games. This is a great accomplishment for any bowler. Linda also has bowled well over her average and has raised her average approx. 12 pins.

Jim also received many bonus votes from the Learn to Bowl.com committee for being named this month's Learn to Bowl.com Bowler of the Month for a strict dieting plan in which he has lost a lot of weight in just a few short months. I'm very proud of you for all you have accomplished, both on the lanes and off. Jim and Linda could be seen at the Red Rock Lanes watched the PBA Tournament of Champions in January, all while trying to feed their insatiable appetite for learning and improving. They were also there during the TV show taping of the finals. See if you can see them on the show. Jim is the guy with the 24/7 greatest smile in the world.

They both attended our spare clinic back in January and did lessons again with us during their week long vacation of bowling. Thanks so much for the opportunity to help you and for the great 6-pack of Pinstrikers beer you brought from Phoenix. The bottles are so cool I don't want to open them. I look forward to hearing about more high scores and accomplishments and look forward to our next meeting, whether it be for business or pleasure.


Click here to submit your high scores, tournament results, or the accomplishments/high scores of another bowler.
Bragging is allowed and encouraged.


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      Learn to Bowl.com does some of the lessons for one of the best and busiest pro shops in the country known as K&K Bowling Services. They currently have 7 pro shops with expert ball drilling and fitting services, and several other reputable and certified coaches we are happy to promote. We will be conducting clinics, private lessons, and coaching services at all the bowling centers with K&K Pro Shops, which include the Suncoast, Gold Coast, Sam's Town, & The Orleans. Private lessons are now available 7 days a week to fit the busy schedules of all bowlers, both adult and junior.
Call (702.568.9333) or email to set up a lesson today.

 

February, 2010         Learn to Bowl.com                                       
Bowling Joke of the Month.
Click here for this months joke
.

Please send us 1 or 2 of your best jokes. We'll change them to include
a bowling theme and no one will ever know...but shhhhhhh, don't tell anyone.


"Click here to play the Cat Bowling Game"
Send us your high scores.
Current high scores: 1st place - Gayla, 256, 2nd place, Gayla, 249, 3rd place, Halloween Larry, 195.
 


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