Above 180.com Bowling Podcast

This week we chat with Pikeville College Bowling standout April Ellis.  April was also inducted into the Pikeville Athletics Hall Of Fame back in 2011.  We chat about April’s time in college and how her team was able to win a national championship against Wichita State. We chat about her […]

This week we chat with former Purdue standout Tj Schmidt.  We discuss what clicked in TJ’s senior year and what clicked on his team.  We also discuss TJ’s thoughts on some of the recent changes at the USBC OC and his successes at the OC.  TJ also chats about the […]

This week I catch up with Mike Shady who was recently elected into the USBC HOF.  Mike as we all know has two USBC Eagles and up until last year had not had under 1900 at an Open Championship.  We talk about the first calls Mike made after receiving the […]

This week I chat with Grand Canyon University Bowling Coach Ben Canfield.  We discuss how he got started in bowling, and his time bowling at Arizona State.  Ben shares his coaching philosophy and his thoughts on some of the upcoming changes at the USBC Open Championship.   Please check out […]

This week we chat with U.S. Open winner Francois Lavoie.  Francois chats about the equipment he used in Las Vegas, and why the Phaze 2 was the ball for him all week until the TV show(he then used the Apha Crux on TV). We also hear he was able to use what […]

This week I chat with two-time PBA title winner Chris Loschetter.  We discuss the the controversy regarding the PBA draft which just took place last week.  We discuss the PBA Team Challenge and how his team was able to gel as a team and win the event.  Chris also talks about […]

This week we catch up with Leanne Hulsenberg to discuss what she sees from the women on the PWBA tour and advice she has for bowlers.  Leanne also discusses the player coach relationship and why that is key, and what advice she has for bowlers preparing to choose a college. […]

This week I chat with Sean Rash about his two most recent PBA titles and how he puts them in perspective.  Sean also chats about some injury issues he has been working through, and how much bowlers share regarding injury issues. I chat with Sean about the recent issues being brought […]

This week I chat with Stuart Williams about the upcoming U.S. Open and his thoughts on the recent changes.  We also discuss a piece put out by Jeff Richgels which deals with a whole host of things.  Check out Jeff’s piece here,  it is great.  We also chat about Jason […]

This week we chat with former collegiate standout and current coach at Valparaiso University Gabriella Mayfield.  Gabriella bowled at Central Missouri State.  We discuss her time at college and her reaction to the PWBA Tour starting back up during her time in school.  Gabriella also updates you on the fire […]

This week we chat with Jeff Carter.  Jeff is the SPI Collegiate Bowling Sponsorship Program Manager.  We find out from Jeff what a collegiate team needs to do to get Jeff’s attention and how the application process begins with SPI.  Jeff also shares some of the upcoming college events you need […]

This week I chat with PBA Champion Connor Pickford.  Connor is also on staff with Roto Grip.  Pickford discusses his trip to Detroit, and what he can learn from the events.  Connor also chats about a decision he made a few years ago which changed his life and what caused […]

This week I catch up with 900 Global staffer, 16 yr old Trey Ford.  We discuss his choice to join the PBA and what it was like bowling that first PBA event.  We discuss how he came into his 900 Global contract.  Trey also some advice for PBA commish Tom […]

This week we chat with the new head coach of North Carolina A&T  Kim Terrell-Kearney.  Kim discusses her new gig and how she plans to coach the ladies.  Kim also chats about the best advice she received.  Kim also discusses how she will motivate her new team and her thoughts on […]

This week we end our chat with USBC’s Executive Director Chad Murphy. We discuss what the USBC is doing to combat sandbagging and why if you try to bag you will be caught.  If you missed any of the previous parts with Chad you can click here for part one […]

We continue our chat with USBC’s Executive Director Chad Murphy.  We discuss the scoring pace of the PWBA and what folks can expect on the PWBA moving forward.  Chad also addresses how to keep bowlers in leagues and a key thing younger players need to remember.  If you missed part […]

This week we begin our interview with USBC’s Executive Director Chad Murphy on some of the recent changes in college bowling.  Chad discusses why the change was needed and why scores might actually increase if players play the lanes properly.  This is only part one of the interview, also Chad […]

This week we chat with Kim Berit.  Kim coaches the collegiate bowling teams at Franklin Pierce University.  We discuss how Kim started bowling and her philosophy when coaching.  Berit also chats about her teams mental game and why that is key to bowling.  We also mention Dr. Dean’s interviews on […]

In Part two of my interview with Dr. Dean Hinitz we chat about how a bowler was able to stay in the moment at last years WSOB.  We also discuss how to overcome adversity, and why using the word “should” can get you in trouble.  Please remember to check out […]

This week I chat with former WSU Shocker Kris Prather.  Prather talks about how he was able to use his skills to help his BowersBowlingTour.com team win an eagle.  Prather and co-host Chad McLean discuss the OC Pattern and possible patterns it reminds them of.  If you missed a previous […]

This week I chat with Dr. Dean Hinitz about his new book, “Bowling Psychology“.  We discuss the foreward of the book which was done by Jason Belmonte, and what really makes Jason tick.  We also talk about why establishing a pre-shot routine is key and why the three C’s are […]

This week on the Storm Collegiate Spotlight we chat with Shocker Bowling Assistant Coach Mark Lewis. Coach L joins chats about the Shocker Bowling Camps, and how they prepare a bowler for college. Coach Lewis also discusses his the success that former Shocker players have had at the USBC OC. […]

This week I catch up with the host of The Bowlers Show Dave Waswo.  Dave joins me to discuss the top stories of 2016 and what folks are talking about on his show.  Check out Dave’s information about Dave’s show here, and the interview Dave did with me in May […]

I catch up with Rick Ramsey to discuss the goings on at the BTM and InsideBowling.com tournaments.   If booking your room at the Nugget don’t forget to use promo code GAB180 for a special rate and free food and drink coupons.  If you are wanting to book at the Nugget please […]

This week we chat with former Shocker Nathan Bohr.  Nathan discusses what he learned as a Shocker, and the most memorable moments from his 2003 team.  We also talk about his gig at Motiv and how he is working with the ladies on the PWBA Tour.  If you have missed […]