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Warren Friedl, Pro Shop Owner/Operator, "Pro Shop Operator" Magazine columnist, cerified coach
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22 Years Pro Shop Owner/Operator, Small Shop columnist "Pro Shop Operator" Magazine (a trade publication). 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, Dick Ritger and USA Bowling Bronze certified. Certified Coach since National Bowling Council and YABA days.
Experience in the area
Bowling over 50 years, 22 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
“Pro Shop Operator” Magazine columnist (trade publication).“Bowlers Journal International” 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. 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
Award winning bowling blog: The Bowling Tree. 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). Rolled Multiple 300's, last night of league last year - most recent, participated in my first PBA regional at the age of 57 and didn't finish last! 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.
Past/Present Clients
Presenter at the IBPSIA National Convention. Presenter at Bowling Proprietors Association of America Management School
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
As much as I have learned over the years, I always find someone I can learn more from.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
Bowling can be simple to learn, but intensely complicated to master.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony | 05/23/12 | 8 | 10 | 10 | You are probably right in that I ..... |
| CARLOS | 05/04/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Joe | 04/24/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Warren thanks for your advise and I ..... |
| Jason | 04/10/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| ld | 03/20/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | veri informative response thank you |
Recent Answers from Warren Friedl, Pro Shop Owner/Operator, "Pro Shop Operator" Magazine columnist, cerified coach
2012-05-22 Drilling layout:
Tony, The key to flatter patterns is entry angle. If you can determine the length of the pattern, there is a zone that is ideal for the ball to enter the pocket. When you know the length (example 45 feet)
2012-05-19 drilling out a bowling ball:
Robert, Even the biggest drill bits don't take much weight out of a ball. You can reduce the weight by ounces. While the effect you are looking for might need to be a pound or more. A good fit means
2012-05-18 pinkie finger hole:
Paul, Sounds like some fit issues with both hands. Don't maximize what you're trying to do (with a fingertip) drill a conventional, letting the ligiment heal, play straighter or just take a season off
2012-05-16 Drilling - bit:
Thanks Jim, I do operate a pro shop and write for Pro Shop Operator magazine. But this forum is for bowlers. So, info about why your drill bit is doing what it is doing, this is not the ideal place for
2012-05-15 Drilling - bit "wallows" hole out:
James, The bit carves too big a hole at the top? Helping what sounds like an unlicensed, untrained business operator is not what this forum is about. Who taught you to drill? Sorry with no real
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