With the 2012 United States Bowling Congress Team USA Trials just a month away, BOWL.com is asking various Team USA stars to offer their perspectives on the Team USA Trials experience. In the video below, seven-time Team USA member and 2009 Women's World Champion Stefanie Nation discusses the challenges of Team USA Trials competition, what it takes to succeed in this demanding event, and much more.

Be sure to check back with BOWL.com throughout the next month as other Team USA stars discuss their experience bowling the USBC Team USA Trials and representing their country throughout the world.

The 2012 USBC Team USA Trials will be conducted from Jan. 2 - 6 at Texas Station's Texas Star Lanes in Las Vegas, Nev. The deadline for early entries is Dec. 5. The entry fee increases by $50 after that date.  For more information on this event, click here.