About the Book Title: Kobe: Life Lessons from a Legend Author: Nelson Peña Length: 144 pages (hardcover) Publisher: Castle Point Books Copyright Year: 2021 In a world of elite athletes, Kobe Bryant transcended his own sport to become synonymous with... [Read More]
The BTM Interview: Francois Lavoie
Francois Lavoie was the PBA's 2016 Harry Golden Rookie of the Year. He currently holds five PBA titles, including three majors: the 2016 US Open, the 2019 US Open, and the 2021 PBA Tournament of Champions. Francois is also a... [Read More]
The Youth Bowling Round Table: Early Practice Habits, the Value of Cross-Training, and Grip Considerations
Welcome again to Bowling This Month’s Youth Bowling Round Table. In this recurring feature, we are taking aim at questions related to youth bowling. We talk about youth bowlers, skill development, getting ready for tournaments, and other topics of interest to... [Read More]
The BTM Book Report: ‘Chatter’
About the Book Title: Chatter Author: Ethan Kross Length: 272 pages (hardcover) Publisher: Crown Copyright Year: 2021 Ethan Kross's Chatter is a book about self-talk. Specifically, it explores the negative self-talk loop that people can find themselves in and what... [Read More]
The Youth Bowling Round Table: Important Team Play Attributes and Encouraging Critical Thinking
Welcome again to Bowling This Month’s Youth Bowling Round Table. In this recurring feature, we are taking aim at questions related to youth bowling. We talk about youth bowlers, skill development, getting ready for tournaments, and other topics of interest to... [Read More]
The BTM Book Report: ‘Atomic Habits’
About the Book Title: Atomic Habits Author: James Clear Length: 320 pages (hardcover) Publisher: Avery Copyright Year: 2018 James Clear's Atomic Habits can roughly be characterized as a handbook for improving your life by reducing your bad habits and increasing... [Read More]
The Youth Bowling Round Table: Equipment, Tactics, and Off-Lane Homework
Welcome to Bowling This Month’s second Youth Bowling Round Table article. In this recurring feature, we are taking aim at questions related to youth bowling. We talk about youth bowlers, skill development, getting ready for tournaments, and other topics of... [Read More]
The BTM Book Report: ‘Ninety Percent Mental’
About the Book Title: Ninety Percent Mental Author: Bob Tewksbury Length: 256 pages (paperback) Publisher: Hachette Go Copyright Year: 2020 In Ninety Percent Mental, author Bob Tewksbury shares his insights into the mental side of baseball, particularly from a pitcher's perspective.... [Read More]
The Youth Bowling Round Table: Getting Started, Having Fun, and Setting Expectations
Welcome to Bowling This Month's first Youth Bowling Round Table article. In this recurring feature, we'll take aim at questions related to youth bowling. We'll talk about youth bowlers, skill development, getting ready for tournaments, and other topics of interest... [Read More]
The BTM Book Report: ‘Upstream’
About the Book Title: Upstream Author: Dan Heath Length: 320 pages (hardcover) Publisher: Avid Reader Press Copyright Year: 2020 At its core, Dan Heath's Upstream is a book about societal change. However, its questions and approach to solving problems at... [Read More]