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Brian Burkhardt, USBC Silver Certified Coach
USBC Coaching
About Me
I started bowling when I was about four years old at my father's bowling center, Pacific Lanes. I began bowling more seriously during high school. I regularly bowl PBA Regionals, tournaments, and PBAX leagues.


My Philosophy
Generally when working with bowlers, I look for improvements with consistency as it relates to posture and timing. My goal at the end of the session is to give you a couple of key points that can make immediate improvements. I do not believe that your scores and ability will get worse before it gets better. You should always be able to build and improve on what you have. If there is something specific you would like to work on such as, release versatility (changes in rotation, tilt, speed, etc...), spare shooting, or working on different lines, the full session can be devoted to working on these types of specific items.

I also emphasize the importance of using video to improve your game. Videos are taken at the beginning and end of each session. Videos are stored on my system, as well as online for your reference. These videos can be used to track progress across months or years of bowling evolution. It is important to take video at both when you are bowling well, or feel like something is slightly off. Also, video is a great tool to use while experimenting with different releases to see what effect you are really having on the shot. I am one of the few coaches that have high speed video, look below in the Video Analysis section to see how this can be very important when looking at release characteristics.

If you would like to discuss a coaching session, email me.

Sessions are usually conducted at Brunswick Zone Lakeside or Brunswick Zone Chesterfield. Lineage is included with the session price.

Video Session $25
This session will take about 30 minutes. You will learn about the physical properties of your style. This will include items such as speed, rpms, rotation, and tilt. Standard and high speed video will be used to analyze your approach and release characteristics. Videos will be provided to you through this website.
  • Video Analysis
  • High Speed Video Release Analysis
  • Timing and Posture Analysis
  • Key Items to Provide Improvements with Your Game

Video Comparison
Standard 30 fps camera slowed down to emulate slow motion. Notice how there is very little detail during the releae. High speed camera, 300 fps, obviously you can detect much more detail. Especially the small finger movement which is impossible to detect at standard speed, and can be difficult to see with the eye.
Full Session $45
This session will take about a hour. This session includes the items from the analysis and overview session, plus hands on coaching while we work on key features in your game discovered from the analysis. If you have something specific to work on, speed, rpms, spare shooting, etc... we can also use this time to work on those item specifically.
  • Video Analysis
  • High Speed Video Release Analysis
  • Timing and Posture Analysis
  • Hands on coaching repeating shots while working on key items