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"Making Team USA has been a goal for
a very long time, and all the hard work and
dedication has really paid off," said Young,
a former standout at Wichita State who was
a member of Junior Team USA in 2008 and
2009. "I was really nervous the first four
frames of that last game, but I just got really
focused and made better shots to get
there."
For Bohr, who was also a standout at
Wichita State, it marks a return to Team
USA since his last stint on the team in 2008
and 2009.
"I think this is the first time I've made the
team on my own merit instead of being
selected, and that's a good feeling," said
Bohr, who was also a member of Junior
Team USA in 2000, 2001 and 2002. "The
talent and knowledge you get as being a
member of Team USA is something you
can't get anywhere else."
On the women's side, USBC Hall of
Famer Dorin-Ballard dominated the event
from start to finish and earned a spot on
Team USA for the fifth time and the first
time since 2011.
"People thought I retired, but I really just
took a couple years off," said Dorin-Ballard,
who helped Team USA to the women's
team gold medal at the World Champion-
ships in 2011. "This weekend was such a
great event because of so many great,
young bowlers who came to try out. It really
inspires me and gives me hope for the
future."
Johnson, a hard-throwing, high-rev right-
hander, earned a spot on Team USA for
the first time. She came up clutch in the
final frame Friday, tossing a double to edge
past Team USA member Shannon Plu-
howsky by just 10 pins.
"I don't even have words because it's
everyone's dream to make Team USA,"
said Johnson, who was a standout colle-
giate bowler at Nebraska. "I'm super ex-
cited for the learning portion of Team USA.
I can't wait for the opportunity to learn from
some of the greatest coaches in the game."
The Summer Team USA Trials featured
31 men and 28 women competing for spots
on Team USA. For more information on the
Summer Team USA Trials, visit
BOWL.com/TeamUSA.
USBC Summer Team USA Trials
At the International Training and Research
Center, Arlington, Texas Sunday's results
MEN
(15 games, top two earn spots on Team
USA 2014)
1, Geoffrey Young, Denton, Texas, 3,418.
2, Nathan Bohr, Wichita, Kan., 3,415.
3, John Szczerbinski, North Tonawanda,
N.Y., 3,370.
4, Erik Vermilyea, Mansfield, Texas, 3,361.
5, Chris Via, Springfield, Ohio, 3,316.
6, Mike Fagan, Hurst, Texas, 3,314.
7, Anthony Pepe, East Elmhurst, N.Y.,
3,287.
8, Kevin Andes, Wichita, Kan., 3,256.
9, Jake Peters, Decatur, Ill., 3,201.
10, Vince Biondo III, Carpentersville, Ill.,
3,188.
11, Paul Bober, Morton Grove, Ill., 3,180.
12, Chris Kliczinski, Pinckney, Mich., 3,170.
13, AJ Johnson, Oswego, Ill., 3,145.
14, Justin Mandell, Orlando, Fla., 3,067.
15, Kristopher Prather, Milton, Fla., 3,058.
16, Matt Gasn, Laurel, Md., 3,053.
17, Nathan VanPutten, Houston, Texas,
3,035.
18, Devin Bidwell, Simi Valley , Calif.,
3,031.
19, Xeno Garcia, Fort Worth, Texas, 3,018.
20, Chad Newman, Grapevine, Texas,
2,995.
21, Dino Castillo, Carrollton, Texas, 2,973.
22, Gilbert Sanchez, Mulvane, Kan., 2,957.
23, Alan Chetister, Arlington, Texas, 2,950.
24, Kenneth Bland Jr., Lorton, Va., 2,927.
25, Michael Newton, Arlington, Texas,
2,865.
26, Eric Martinez, San Antonio, Texas,
2,850.
27, Brent Bowers, Mulvane, Kan., 2,793.
28, Scott Dull, Cresson, Texas, 2,753.
29, Andrew Berry, Arvada, Colo., 2,740.
30, Antonio Garcia, Northglen, Colo., 2,718.
31, Michael Bailey, Allen, Texas, 1,725.
WOMEN
(15 games, top two earn spots on Team
USA 2014
1, Carolyn Dorin-Ballard, Keller, Texas,
3,407.
2, Kayla Johnson, Washington, Ill., 3,193.
3, Shannon Pluhowsky, Dayton, Ohio,
3,183.
4, Shannon O'Keefe, Arlington, Texas,
3,177.
5, Ashley Rucker, Bartlesville, Okla., 3,159.
6, Stefanie Nation, Grand Prairie, Texas,
3,127.
7, Suzana Signaigo, Wichita, Kan., 3,066.
8, Megan Kelly, Dayton, Ohio, 3,056.
9, Emily Eckhoff, Denver, Colo., 3,042.
10, Kristina Frahm, Salisbury, Md., 3,004.
11, Vanessa Vera, Coconut Creek, Fla.,
3,002.
12, Brenda Padilla, Mansfield , Texas,
2,968.
13, Michelle Crews, Hoover, Ala., 2,936.
14, Ashly Galante, Palm Harbor, Fla.,
2,933.
15, Rachael Gittings, Jonesboro, Ark.,
2,915.
16, Elise Bolton, Merritt Island, Fla., 2,901.
17, Alexis Ijams, Wichita, Kan., 2,900.
18, Gabriella Mayfield, Lake Isabella, Calif.,
2,871.
19, Grace Hall, Oklahoma City, Okla.,
2,863.
20, Jackie Carbonetto, Blauvelt, N.Y.,
2,861.
21, Kimi Davidson, Katy, Texas, 2,849.
22, Holly Harris, Wichita, Kan., 2,797.
23, Brandi Stephens, Stillwater, Okla.,
2,779.
24, Melanie DeCarlo, Peru, Ill., 2,751.
25, Anna Groce, Kernersville, N.C., 2,744.
26, Emily Fravel, Houston, Texas, 2,727.
27, Mads McDuff, Katy, Texas, 2,721.
28, Kaitlin Quinn, Mulvane, Kan., 2,653.
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Four Bowlers Earn
Q. I have always been amazed that a 15 or 16 pound ball would deflect as much as it
does when contacting a 3 and ½ pound pin. Do you know how this happens?
A. The pin is sitting on a base of about 2 inches in diameter. The part of the ball touch-
ing the lane is extremely small. So when it contacts the pin the weight of the pin plus the
amount of surface it sits on has a deflection effect on the ball because of that small
amount of surface the ball sits on. Not to mention the ball has just rolled down a lane with
oil on the surface of the lane which the ball picks up. This reduces the amount of friction
between the ball and the lane even more.
Q. I am getting older and have noticed my ball speed getting slower and slower. What
can I do to get my ball speed back up?
A. I have been going through this very problem I just turned 71 and was getting very
slow. I was recently on a trip around the US and I stopped by Kegel Co. and took a lesson
there for the answer to this very problem. I found that number one I got very deliberate
with my approach. This made me go very slow to the line. They showed me a tape of
Chris Barnes and he takes 2 deliberate steps and the increases speed the last 3 steps
gaining speed. I tried this and it helps but it does take some time to regain timing. I picked
up about 1 mile per hour in ball speed. Then I visited a friend and coach in North Carolina,
Ron Clifton. Together Ron and I determined it it might be easier to teach this old dog a
new trick by moving back on the approach and simply going to the line faster with all
steps. A longer first step in my 5 step approach to get things started. This was much eas-
ier for me to get timing back. After returning home during a practice session I tried another
method. I backed up to the furthest set of dots on the approach and went to 6 steps. This
only took about 10 minutes to get the timing down and I have gained 2 miles an hour in
ball speed. With this method you don't move the ball for the first 2 steps and then go into
the swing. You can give all or any of these a try during practice but I do suggest having a
coach with you to help determine which will work best for you.
When you read this article I will have just finished up a week at Bowl Expo. This is a
BPAA sponsored week of seminars, and trade show in Las Vegas this year being held at
Bally's and Paris. If you would like to know more of the goings on at Bowl Expo ask me a
question about it. I will answer it in next month‘s article. Write
ASK BOB
By: Bob Korth
Team USA member. "It's an incredible
feeling to come through not only for your-
self but for the team, the coaches and the
people who support you.
"It's a dream come true and an honor to
be selected to represent my country at
highest level of bowling."
The WTBA World Championships will be
a combined men's and women's event for
the first time since 2003, when the tourna-
ment was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The World Championships will award med-
als in six disciplines - singles, doubles,
trios, team, all-events and Masters.
The Team USA roster for the Lee Evans
Tournament of the Americas also was de-
termined by the Team USA Coaching staff.
Steve Smith of San Diego, first-year
Team USA member Eddie VanDaniker of
Chatsworth, Calif., Josie Earnest of Nash-
ville, Tenn., and Brittni Hamilton of Web-
ster, N.Y., will represent Team USA at the
event scheduled for July 28-Aug. 3 in Sun-
rise, Fla.
Team USA Event Rosters
2013 WTBA World Championships
Men
Chris Barnes, Double Oak, Texas
Mike Fagan, Dallas
John Janawicz, Winter Haven, Fla.
Tommy Jones, Simpsonville, S.C.
Bill O'Neill, Langhorne, Pa.
John Szczerbinski, North Tonawanda, N.Y.
Women
Liz Johnson, Cheektowaga, N.Y.
Kelly Kulick, Union, N.J.
Stefanie Nation, Grand Prairie, Texas
Shannon O'Keefe, Arlington, Texas
Missy Parkin, Fullerton, Calif.
Shannon Pluhowsky of Kettering, Ohio
2013 Lee Evans Tournament of the Ameri-
cas
Men
Steve Smith, San Diego
Eddie VanDaniker, Chatsworth, Calif.
Women
Josie Earnest, Nashville, Tenn.
Brittni Hamilton, Webster, N.Y.
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