Books for Bowling Coachs

P
h
y
s
i
c
a
l

Bowling: Knowledge is the Key
Fred Borden (ISBN 0-961919177-0-9,1986)
Contains the knowledge of one of the sports most famous coaches. A definite buy for any serious coach. Keep an eye out for the revised edition (KITK for the year 2000).
Par Bowling, The Challenge
Thomas Kouros (ISBN ,1993)
A truly excellent book, packed with in-depth writing. Some people seem to have a problem with Kouros and he does use a different terminology than most of us would be familiar with. So, this book is not for everybody, but - if you are serious about your bowling and keen to further your knowledge to a deeper level - you should buy this (maybe even two copies, because, if you lend it to a friend they may not want to give it back!).
Coaching
Dave Chambers (ISBN 1-55209-208-9,1997)
Excellent book, applicable to any serious sport. Worth buying. Covers sport from planning the season, body composition, building strength, mental game, team building (including some good quotes) etc.
An Introduction to Sports Mechanics
Karen Sprunt, NCF (ISBN 0-947850-39-2,1992/1996)
This "home study pack" provides an excellent introduction to biomechanics, including concepts such as forces, balance, and motion.
Dynamic Nutrition for Maximum Performance
Daniel Gastelu & Dr. Fred Hatfield (ISBN 0-89529-756-6, 1997)
Split into four parts the book describes (in detail) nutrients, body composition, training and sport-specific plans for optimum performance (including bowling).

E
q
u
i
p
m
e
n
t

Revolutions II
Chip Zielke (ISBN 0-9669011-0-X, 1998)
A short and simple (almost a picture-book reader) book which explains, visually, the more modern concepts of cores, coverstocks and drillings affect the skid/hook and roll pattern of a ball. Recommended. Revolutions II is an excellent upgrade to the first edition providing a worldwide perspective of styles and conditions.
C.A.T.S. (Computer Aided Tracking System) Information Manual
Dan Speranza, Larry Vezina
Techie information on Cats data, lane conditions, ball drillings etc. Interesting charts showing correlation between ball weight and strikes, entry angle and ten-pin leaves etc.
Fitting and Drilling a Bowling Ball
Bill, Taylor
Apparently out of print and although quite old, this is, I believe, still a good reference book.

M
e
n
t
a
l

Mental Skills: An introduction for Sports Coaches
Chris Sellars, NCF (ISBN 0-947850-34-1, 1996)
Available from the NCF (UK). An excellent introduction to the mental game, for coaches in any sport.
Self-Hypnosis
Brian M. Alman & Peter Lambrou (ISBN 0-87630-650-4,1983/1992)
An easy to read yet comprehensive book which also includes a number of "situations" for which SH can be used, e.g. quitting smoking, increasing confidence, performance in sports etc.
Please Understand Me, Character & Temperment Types
Kiersey & Bates (ISBN 0-9606954-0-0, 1978)
Einstein was feeling gloomy. A friend asked him, "What's the matter?" Einstein replied: "my wife just doesn't understand me!". Probably the most "popular" book on psychological temperment, i.e. a theory on why people are "different" and why it is important to recognise that.
Code of Ethics and Conduct for Sports Coaches
The National Coaching Foundation (ISBN 0-947850-34-1, 1996)
Available from the NCF (UK), this booklet sets out a framework of standards and values to which coaches, in any sport, should adhere to.
USOC Coaching Ethics Guide
January 1998
"This Ethics Code is intended to provide standards of professional conduct that can be applied by the USOC and it's member organizations that choose to adopt them."
Working with Emotional Intelligence
Daniel Goleman (ISBN 0-553-37858-9, 1998)
Sets out a series of Domains and Competencies that we need to best relate to ourselves and those we work with. Understanding why we get emotional and how to read others emotions is an asset for coaching.

Bowling Books

Revised 23rd June 2000

Books