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Become a Bowls USA - Certified Club Coach


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 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.

National Coaching Committee

Heather Stewart (SW)
Jackie Tucker (NE and SC)
Kottia Spangler (SW) 
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Coach's Code of Conduct Agreement (PDF)
Resources for Coaches

Newest Coaching Course Graduates

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Please welcome 6 new club coaches in the South Central Division.
From left to right: Pat Binnie, Wes Bresee, Val Tilton, Bradley Berg, Andrea Strecker, and Al Goff.  Both Sun City and Johnson Lawn Bowls club have been actively doing Open Houses and welcoming all to take lessons and between both areas have gained over 200 participants. This has been tackled by the coaching teams with vigor and dedication to teaching and retaining these new bowlers. Congratulations to all trainers who are participating in this endeavor.

Qualifications to take the Course

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

Clinic Topics

  • Safety & Risk Management
  • Constants and Variables
  • Fundamentals
  • Conducing Coaching
  • Incident Management
  • Goal Setting
  • Planning Coaching Sessions
  • Coaching Review


How to Schedule a 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.

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Dick Mueller, Jan Lena, Bill Ohle, Debbie Tupper and Dee McSparran at a coaching class held at the South Central Open.
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      • Division Councilors
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    • News Blog
    • Newsletter
    • Photos
  • Programs
    • Hall of Fame
    • Super Shots Club
    • Coaching
    • Memorial Fund
  • The Game
    • Laws & Umpiring
    • Member Training
    • Learn to Bowl
    • Videos
  • Club Support
    • Grant Program
    • Membership Incentives
    • Club Marketing
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    • Event Calendar
    • Tournament Results
    • National Championships
    • US Open
    • Pro Bowls Association
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