Jeff Rice
Coach & Founder
About Coach Rice
Coach Jeff Rice brings a lifelong passion for bowling and a proven track record of developing individual athletes at the middle school, high school, and regional levels. A USBC Silver Level Certified Coach, Jeff is known for his personalized, fundamentals-driven coaching approach, tailored to each bowlerās unique style and competitive goals.
Jeff currently serves as Head Coach of Southport High School Bowling (2022āPresent) and Head Coach/Coordinator for Middle School Bowling (2021āPresent). During his tenure, he has coached a four-time Individual Sectionals Champion at Southport High School (2022ā2023, 2023ā2024, 2024ā2025, 2025ā2026), highlighting his ability to develop consistency and peak performance in postseason competition.
His coaching excellence has been recognized across the bowling community, earning Indy USBC Coach of the Year honors for the 2022ā2023 season. At the national level, Jeff also coached a U15 USA Bowling Regional Runner-Up team during the 2025ā2026 season, further demonstrating his ability to prepare athletes for high-level competitive environments.
Whether working with first-time bowlers or competitive athletes pursuing postseason success, Coach Rice emphasizes confidence, consistency, and long-term developmentāhelping bowlers build strong foundations and finish strong when it matters most.
Specialties:
- Video Analysis & Performance Review
- Personalized Technique Development
- All Skill Levels (Beginner to Advanced)
- All ages (Youth - Adult)
- Competitive Player Training
Rob Pero
Coach & Co-Founder
About Coach Pero
Rob āCoach Robā Pero Jr. is a USBC Silver Level Certified Coach whose coaching philosophy emphasizes smart adjustments, confident decision-making, and the development of complete, uniquely styled competitors. His approach helps bowlers become more repeatable, adaptable, and confident under pressure. His results speak for themselves, including Indy USBC Youth Coach of the Year honors, Top-6 State finishes, and coaching individual sectional and regional champions.
Coach Rob has been actively coaching since 2019, working with bowlers of all ages and experience levelsāfrom 5-year-olds learning the fundamentals to adults in their 70s focused on consistency and strategic improvement. He also coaches high school teams and youth leagues, always taking an athlete-first approach rooted in the belief that no two bowlers are the same. His coaching builds confidence through encouragement, support, and purposeful practice, grounded in the values of sportsmanship, perseverance, and positivity.
Beyond individual coaching, Rob plays a significant role in strengthening bowling across Indiana. He serves as Head Coach and Program Lead at Franklin Central High School, while also contributing as Indy East Conference Coordinator and All Indianapolis Coordinator. At the state level, he is a Task Force Member with Indiana High School Bowling, helping develop solutions and improve outcomes for the sport statewide.
Rob is also deeply involved in the local bowling community. He serves as a Director with the Indy USBC, supporting member relations, youth initiatives, and tournaments. Additionally, he contributes through BowlIndy, working primarily with the youth tournament series and helping connect bowlers and families to local bowling information, events, and opportunities.
Specialties:
- Youth & High School Bowling Programs
- Team Coaching & Development
- Building Confidence & Sportsmanship
- All ages (Youth - Adult)
- Individualized Skill Assessment