From the Office of President Scott Spahr:

The MHSCA Coach Of The Year Awards Banquet was held at the Great Hall in Midland. 28 coaches being honored in 18 sports. In this picture from left to right are Past MHSIBCA President/current MHSCA 1st Vice President Dave Kowalski of Bay City John Glenn, MHSCA Boys Coach of the Year Andy Radtke of Traverse City Christian, MHSCA Girls Coach of the Year and current MHSIBCA President Scott E Spahr of Sturgis, and Past MHSIBCA President/current MHSCA 3rd Vice President Robert Tubbs of Davison. Congrats Andy!

Welcome to the 2024-25 High School Bowling Season

Passing of the torch

Past President Robert Tubbs to President Scott Spahr

Message From the Office of the President

Greetings all! Scott E (Spahr) here.

First, thanks to all those who attended this year’s AGM, held at Royal Scot Lanes in Lansing on October 5^th. The feedback we received about the speaker/presenter Andrew Anderson, PBA Member, and Turbo Representative has been overwhelmingly positive. Andrew spoke for 2 hours on his experiences as a high school and college bowler in Michigan, his experiences as a PBA Champion, and things he has experienced as a private coach over the past 7 years. It was extremely engaging and involved a lot of interaction between those present and himself. Thanks again, Andrew!!!

After lunch, Cole Malatinsky of the MHSAA gave an in-person presentation of this year’s rules meeting. Again, it was a very engaging and interactive presentation. It is always a very nice bonus to connect with our sports’ representative to the governing organization. Cole continues to do wonderful work both this presentation and with his other duties at the MHSAA. Thank you, Cole!!!

To finish up, the business meeting portion of the day took place. The minutes which will be forthcoming and posted soon. Some of the last business of the day was filling the roles of offices that were up for election this year.

Those offices elected were:

President (2-year term vacated by Robert Tubbs): Scott Spahr

1^st Vice President (for 1 year completing term vacated by myself):

MaryAnn Richmond of South Haven

2^nd Vice President (2 years, replacing MaryAnn as she takes on her new role):

Dennis Crescenti of L’Anse Creuse North

Secretary (2 Years): Kailee Tubbs of Davison

Region 2 (1 year, completing term vacated by Dennis):

Tom Stockton of Sterling Heights Stevenson (Welcome back to an office!)

Region 4 (2 years): Kent Crawford of Gladwin

Region 5 (2 years): Suzy Thayer of Jackson Lumen Christi

Eastside at Large (2-year term): Dave Kowalski of Bay City John Glenn

Westside at Large (1 year, completing the term vacated by the passing of Don Lamb of Allegan (Rest in Peace)): Dan Graef of Portland

 Please welcome them all and utilize these officers and the entire board for your coaching questions. We are all here to help!!!!!

Finally, I just want to thank everyone who attended the meeting and for placing their trust in me to help lead this organization in assisting our members in their journey as coaches for the next two years. Just a little background for me. Currently, entering my 13^th season as the ladies coach for the Sturgis High School Trojans where I have been since the second year of the program. I am currently a USBC Bronze Level, CAP Master Elite ++, NFHS AIC, CIC, Coach Level 3 certified individual (Take as many of those CAP classes as possible, they provide a ton of knowledge). This will also be my 11^th season as a member of this board Know that I am available to help with anything I can.

Looking forward, a priority for me over the next year will be more consistent communication with the membership, increasing the membership numbers toward 100% of head coaches, and getting as many as possible actively engaged and involved. Also, finding a workable solution to the crowding issue at the State Finals, and possible expansion in number of qualifiers at State Finals.

Ready for an exciting journey for the upcoming season and beyond!

Respectfully yours

Scott E Spahr

Sturgis

President, MHSIBCA

There will be an in person rules meeting with Cole from the MHSAA.

The meeting will be held at Monitor Lanes on November 9th at approximately 12:30, approximately, because he is also running a meeting at B’s bowling center in Flint at 9:00.

🚨 Exciting News! 🚨 Join us for the upcoming NHSACA Coach Webinar with mental health expert Katie Steele!

Katie will share actionable strategies and resources to help coaches and student-athletes maintain positive mental health on your teams!

Katie Steele, LMFT is a former highly recruited D1 athlete who ran track and cross country for the famed University of Oregon team. After her running career intersected with the infamous coach Alberto Salazar, she was left with trauma for years to come. Deciding to dedicate her career to the integration of mental health care in athletics, she is now a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and co-founder of Thrive Mental Health, an outpatient mental health clinic in Bend, Oregon.

📅 Don’t miss out—save the date! #MentalHealthMatters #Coaches #StudentAthletes #Leadership

Register today!

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Coaches new and old:

If you are having issues or feel you cannot solve a problem within your program or conference. Please reach out to your association board for help or advice. If we cannot solve it we have additional resources you are not alone.

One of the most important items pre-season, is the parent, athlete coaches meeting. With the large turnover experienced of Athletic Directors in our state. Many of the new AD’s are overwhelmed and do not have time or know to schedule. Coaches, if you do not have a meeting planned, it can help solve many issues that may arise during the season. You need to state your season schedule, goals and expectations for the upcoming season. Give the parents an opportunity to express their concerns and expectations. Most importantly… if there is a conflict, your policy is a minimum 24 hour cooling off period. That way, the situation can be resolved and discussed calmly… we hope!!

Michigan High School Interscholastic Coaches Association

MEMBER BENEFITS

The Michigan High School Interscholastic Bowling Coaches Association (MHSIBCA) is an organization that represents and supports Michigan High School Bowling Coaches.

If a coach is a member of the MHSIBCA his/her athletes are eligible for consideration for the following:

For member athletes:

MHSIBCA Dream Team (senior only award) both boys and girls

MHSIBCA MR and MISS Bowler (senior only award) both boys and girls

MHSIBCA All State recognition (all divisions) 1st and 2nd teams

MHSIBCA both boys and girl’s scholarships (all divisions) seniors only

MHSIBCA Game and series recognition pins.

For member coaches:

MHSIBCA MHSCA Coaches liability insurance if joining before December 16th

MHSIBCA Dream Team Coach of the year both boys and Girls

MHSIBCA Coach of the year (if submitted) the coaches both boys and girls all divisions

MHSCA Coach of the year a boy and girl coach

Annual AGM that provides elections, clinics and an in-person rules meeting.

For both coaches and athletes:

End of season Awards dinner

Our MHSIBCA.COM website that provides information for all that is Michigan HS bowling including:

Member Team Tournaments

Program Rankings for all for Divisions

MHSCA monthly newsletters

Membership Application

Reminder if you do not join coaches, you & your athletes will not be considered for our membership awards

Thank you, Andrew Anderson, for a great presentation and Q&A.

Coaches and Board members appreciate your time and insight on coaching and middle/high school bowling during general membership meeting.

Please RSVP if you are attending the

General Meeting October 5, 2024

RSVP to Jim DeLong- JimDelong@wowway.com

Check in at Royal Scot begins at 8:30am with a light breakfast.

Bishop Foley Catholic High School is looking for an experienced coach.

Click on the link below for more details.

Coaching Position Bishop Foley Click Here for More Info

Contact:

Michael Maltese

Athletic Director

Bishop Foley Catholic High School

(248) 658-2033

maltese@bishopfoley.org

Our Annual General Meeting will be held on Saturday,

October 5 at Royal Scot Lanes

The agenda is as follows:

8:30AM Registration opens

9:00AM Welcome

Directly after the welcome, Andrew Anderson will be presenting.

12:00PM Lunch

1:00PM MHSAA rules meeting conducted by Cole Malatinsky, Coordinator of Sports and Special Projects

2:00PM MHSIBCA Business Meeting

4:00PM Adjournment

2024 Committee Minutes

The business meeting will include the election of officers for the 24-25 season. Officers to be elected at this meeting are at a minimum: President (our current President, Robert Tubbs of Davison, is stepping down after six years. Thank you for all your service, Tubby!), 2nd Vice President, Secretary, Region 4, 5 and East Side at Large directors. All of these offices will be for two-year terms.

Looking forward to another fun and exciting season,

Scott E

Sturgis

1st VP MHSIBCA

aic11367@yahoo.com

269-625-8943