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Our Mission

To develop confident, competitive bowlers at all levels through personalized, fundamentals-driven coaching that emphasizes consistency, smart adjustments, and long-term success on and off the lanes.

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Our Philosophy

We believe no two bowlers are the same. Every athlete deserves a customized coaching approach rooted in encouragement, support, and purposeful practice. We help bowlers build strong foundations and finish strong when it matters most.

Our Commitment

From first-time bowlers to competitive athletes, we're committed to sportsmanship, perseverance, and positivity. We coach with integrity and help our students develop confidence through proven, individualized instruction.

Why Choose F2F Coaching Group?

USBC Certified Coaches

Our coaches hold USBC Silver Level certifications and maintain SafeSport compliance to ensure the highest standards of instruction and athlete safety.

Award-Winning Instruction

Our coaches have earned prestigious recognitions including Indy USBC Coach of the Year honors and have coached numerous sectional and regional champions.

Personalized Approach

Every bowler is unique. We tailor our coaching to your individual style, goals, and needs—whether you're just starting or training for competitive success.

All Ages & Skill Levels

From 5-year-olds learning fundamentals to adults perfecting their game, we coach bowlers of all ages and experience levels.

Video Analysis & Technology

We use modern coaching tools including video analysis and performance review to help you understand and improve your technique.

Community Leadership

Our coaches are actively involved in strengthening bowling across Indiana through high school programs, youth initiatives, and tournament organization.

Meet Our Coaches

Award-winning, certified coaches dedicated to your success.

Jeff Rice

Jeff Rice

Coach & Founder

🏆 USBC Silver Level Certified

⭐ 2022-2023 Indy USBC Youth Coach of the Year

✓ RVP Certified & SafeSport Compliant

Jeff brings a lifelong passion for bowling and a proven track record of developing individual athletes at the middle school, high school, and regional levels. Known for his personalized, fundamentals-driven approach, Jeff is committed to helping every bowler build confidence, consistency, and peak performance.

Highlights: Head Coach of Southport High School Bowling (2022–Present), Head Coach/Coordinator for Middle School Bowling (2021–Present). Coached a four-time Individual Sectionals Champion and a U15 USA Bowling Regional Runner-Up team during the 2025–2026 season.

Specialties: Video analysis, personalized technique development, all skill levels and ages, competitive player training.

Rob Pero

Rob Pero

Coach & Co-Founder

🏆 USBC Silver Level Certified

⭐ 2023-2024 Indy USBC Youth Coach of the Year

✓ RVP Certified & SafeSport Compliant

Rob is a USBC Silver Level Certified Coach whose philosophy emphasizes smart adjustments, confident decision-making, and the development of complete, uniquely-styled competitors. Actively coaching since 2019, Rob works with bowlers from ages 5 to 70+, building confidence through encouragement, support, and purposeful practice.

Highlights: Head Coach and Program Lead at Franklin Central High School, Indy East Conference Coordinator, All Indianapolis Coordinator, Task Force Member with Indiana High School Bowling, Director with the Indy USBC, and contributor to BowlIndy youth initiatives.

Specialties: Youth and high school programs, team coaching, building confidence and sportsmanship, individualized skill assessment.

Our Community Impact

Beyond individual coaching, we're dedicated to strengthening bowling across Indiana.

High School Programs

Our coaches lead and develop high school bowling programs at Southport and Franklin Central, fostering championship-level competition and athlete development.

Youth Development

We actively support youth bowling initiatives through coaching, program coordination, and tournament organization at the local and state levels.

Indy USBC Leadership

As Directors and coordinators with the Indy USBC, we help advance bowling through member relations, youth initiatives, and tournament coordination.

State-Level Advocacy

We serve on task forces with Indiana High School Bowling to develop solutions and improve outcomes for the sport statewide.

Local Bowling Community

Through BowlIndy, we help connect bowlers and families to local bowling information, events, and opportunities in the Indianapolis area.

Athlete-First Values

Everything we do is grounded in sportsmanship, perseverance, positivity, and the belief that every athlete deserves quality coaching and encouragement.

Our Core Values

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Excellence

We maintain the highest standards of coaching through continued certification, professional development, and a commitment to proven methodologies.

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Integrity

We coach with honesty, transparency, and ethical practices. SafeSport compliance and athlete safety are non-negotiable.

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Personalization

Every bowler is unique. We tailor our instruction to individual learning styles, goals, and competitive aspirations.

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Encouragement

We build confidence through support, constructive feedback, and celebration of incremental progress and achievements.

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Perseverance

We help bowlers push through challenges, overcome obstacles, and develop the mental toughness needed for competitive success.

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Community

We're invested in growing the sport of bowling and strengthening the bowling community at the local, state, and national levels.

Ready to Start Your Coaching Journey?

Whether you're just learning to bowl or training for competitive success, we're here to help you achieve your goals.