Hardcover Len Nicholson has been involved in analyzing, cleaning and conditioning bowling lanes in more bowling centers, in more cities, in more states, and in more countries than anyone in the history of bowling.  He has the distinct honor of being the only person to have been in charge of conditioning lanes for every PBA Member who is currently in the PBA Hall of Fame.  This man traveled the PBA Tour for well over 20-years and has worn many “hats” in this sport that he loves.  His insights into the sport of bowling are unique and often sought after from his peers. He began bowling in the Jr. Leagues in 1956.  He was a Jr. Doubles partner with All-Time great PBA and USBC Hall of Famer, Billy Hardwick and they have remained close friends over the years. Former Director of Lane Maintenance for the PBA National Tour.  He helped develop the PBA Lane Maintenance Program in 1971, which is still in existence today.  He has been directly involved in the conditioning of lanes in over 800 Professional (PBA) tournaments. In his first book titled My Personal Memories and Stories of The PBA Hall of Famers is a great read highlighting many great memories of his life on tour and relationships with many legends in the sport.

The 3^rd book by USBC Gold Coach, Susie Minshew, The Chamber of Bowling Secrets offers a learning approach to the sport that is unique and delightful for players of all levels. Susie has an uncanny ability to make complex concepts seem simple and easy to understand through her communication skills and clever sense of humor. In each chapter of this new book, readers learn about Minshew’s Seven Secrets of Success, the No Matter What’s, the sometimes Silly Language of Bowling, a Secret Weapon Every Bowler Already Has, Bowling Myths that Challenge the Truth, and much, much more. PBA Champion, Jason Belmonte is a colleague and fan of Coach Minshew and wrote the Foreword for the new book. “I have known Coach Susie for more than a decade,” said Belmonte. “I've enjoyed our collaboration during clinics and have been astonished at some of the things she says. What I mean is I am astonished at the WAY she says things. She is clever and funny and has a way of getting you to see things differently. Susie explains mysteries, dispels myths, and shares lots of magic with you in The Chamber of Bowling Secrets." Team England Head Coach and USBC Gold Coach Andy Penny had this to say: “In her previous books, Susie has proven to be the Wizardess of jargon busting. This book is no different. She has used her magic dust to once again bring us an easy read and mixed a powerful potion to help us have fun while we are learning. This book is a great way to break the spell and unlock the mysteries of bowling. I can't wait to get it in the hands of my students.” In a recent interview, Minshew said, “I'm thrilled to release The Chamber of Bowling Secrets. I'm a huge Harry Potter fan and there are so many things in bowling that either are a Magic Wand or need one, I couldn't resist. The book is chock full of tips, secrets, and myth-busting that put the bowler in the fast lane to improvement.”  

This new book includes 13 Chapters starting with introduction of how the book was created to believing in yourself on the lanes. Throughout the book there is real scientific research on bowlers brains while competing.  Charts of the brain maps are used to help convey the subject matter of the book to the reader.  Each chapter will hit home to different players and personality types. Through the book, a player will find a few chapters that really sink in and say, ’That is me”. “When you ask someone what part of bowling is mental and what part is physical, almost always you hear it is upwards of 80% mental. Yet when you ask someone how many hours have they practiced or worked on their mental game, they will say none. So how can you play at your highest level unless you practice the part of your game that is over 80%?” – Josh Blanchard “Josh Blanchard and Dr. Crews Ketterling have created something truly rare in the field of applied sports psychology. They have integrated brain science research, and cutting-edge sport and exercise technology. And they have sprinkled in real world examples that are part of the path for anyone who is on a champion’s journey. Perhaps best of all, Blanchard and Crews Ketterling have created a primer that will give anyone who is serious about their bowling practical tools for significantly upping their game. This is a fresh look at how we can get better at bowling, as well as most any other activity we want to improve!” -  Dean R. Hinitz, Ph.D., Author, Bowling Psychology