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Bronze program

A USBC Coaching Bronze class is two days of intermediate level training designed to increase coaching skills and professionalism. This training is recommended for coaches working with bowlers whose skills range from beginners to high school level athletes.

Bronze training focuses on coaching fundamentals and covers:

  • Coaching philosophy
  • Learning styles
  • Lesson planning
  • Mental game
  • Understanding proper fit
  • Fine-tuning the physical game
  • Bowling ball components and dynamics
  • Lane conditions and adjustments
  • Two-handed bowling
  • Video recording and analysis
  • Coaching aids and marketing tips
Prerequisites: Participants taking a USBC Coaching Bronze class must be:
  • at least 16 years of age
  • a USBC member in good standing
  • a USBC Level I Trained coach
  • approved through the Registered Volunteer Program (RVP) if they are a U.S. citizen 18 years of age or older.
    • For more information on RVP, click here.
Pricing: All USBC Coaching Bronze classes, within the U.S., are:
  • $345.00
  • $295.00 Early Bird price (Paid 30 days before the class start date.)
  • $25.00 Processing fee for cancellations.
       * Prices include class materials.

Class Information
  • Classes start at 9 a.m. daily. Check-in by 8:45 a.m. preferred.
  • Coaches do not need bowling equipment but should bring Registered Volunteer Program (RVP) badge and bowling shoes for on-lane coaching sessions.
  • Classes may have different participation minimums and maximums. (Per instructor request)
  • Coaches must attend the entire class and pass the online exams to complete the training.
Upcoming Bronze Classes
  • Jan. 10-11, Jack’s House, Brainerd, Minn. (Minimum 10 / Maximum 30)
  • Feb. 8-9, Kegel Training Center, Lake Wales, Fla. (No minimum)
  • March 29-30, Let’s Roll Derby, Derby, Kan. (Minimum 10 / Maximum 30)
  • March 29-30, Greenway Bowl, Odenton, Md. (Minimum 20 / Maximum 30)
  • May 3-4, Pike Lanes, Southampton, Pa. (Minimum 15 / Maximum 20)
  • May 3-4, South Point Bowling Center, Las Vegas (Minimum 10 / Maximum 50)
  • June 28-29, Bowling Palace at Columbus Square, Columbus, Ohio (Minimum 20 / Maximum 33)
  • Sept. 6-7, Bowling Palace at Columbus Square, Columbus, Ohio (Minimum 20 / Maximum 33)

      *All dates are subject to change. USBC Coaching reserves the right to cancel or reschedule classes as needed.

For class details including dates, address, instructor, class size and times, click the link below, and then log in and click the green REGISTER button on the individual class registration card.

Click HERE to register for any upcoming USBC Coaching Bronze Class.