January 15, 2015
ARLINGTON, Texas – Bowling coaches Peter Somoff of Tacoma, Washington, and Mike Dias of Lafayette, Colorado, have received United States Bowling Congress Gold certification and are ready to use their knowledge and experience to help others excel.
The two have worked hard in recent months to showcase their skills and expertise in the field and in front of a panel of experts, and each will receive the Fred Borden USBC Gold Coach Award for successfully completing USBC Coaching’s Gold certification program.
The process of becoming a USBC Gold coach, the highest level that can be achieved through the USBC Coaching Certification and Development Department, is similar to obtaining a doctorate in a field of study. The addition of Somoff and Dias brings the list of active Gold coaches to 21.
Candidates must be knowledgeable of the latest techniques and information and be able to apply them.
The final review process requires a coach to conduct a class, participate in an oral exam and give lessons to bowlers of various skill levels. They must include lesson plans and a ball-motion study. The review board consists of active USBC Gold coaches and USBC staff. The review board also engages Gold candidates in discussions on subjects related to the disciplines.
“The USBC Gold program is welcoming two great coaches, who have dedicated themselves and their careers to learning and growing the sport of bowling,” said USBC Director of Coaching Stephen Padilla. “We’re pleased to have such passionate coaches thriving within the program.”