Coaching and the development of bowls are the key elements in the success of our sport. It is the objective of Bowls USA to have well-qualified coaches across the country to assist in raising the enjoyment and standard of our sport and to provide the necessary assistance to players of all ages and skill levels.

Bowls USA offers club coach training and certification clinics around the country. Any Bowls USA member may register for the course if they have been bowling at least two years.
Committee
Heather Stewart
Jackie Tucker
Kottia Spangler

Clinic Topics

Safety & Risk Management

Constants & Variables

Fundamentals

Conducing Coaching

Incident Management

Goal ​Setting

Planning Coaching Sessions

Coaching ​Review

Qualifications to take the Club Coach
Certification clinic:

  1. A minimum of at least two years bowling
  2. Be a Bowls USA member
  3. Written endorsement from participant's club required
  4. Preferably be a Bowls USA umpire (desirable but not mandatory, ​​at this time)

How to schedule a
Club Coaching clinic

  • Clinics may be sponsored by a club or division
  • Clinics are scheduled by contacting  the National Coaching Committee
  • NCC members are certified by Bowls Australia and Bowls USA
  • Clinic size is determined by the sponsor and the number of instructors participating
  • Registration for clinic is required
  • The cost is $125 per person and includes all manuals, certification as a Club Coach, and a Bowls USA Coach shirt.