Bowling Knowledge

08/27/2026

08/27/2026

I wrap-up the year on Las Vegas. Lessons will be held at Gold Coast from Dec 18-29.

08/27/2026

Connecticut participant post-clinic. I was able to fit him for ADT and also layout two balls for him. Ball speed up 2 MPH (3.2 KPH) with improved swing improvements and a grip change.

“Hi Coach, they're great. [Ball 1] is exceptional & [the other] is great when the friction developed. I had my Pro shop redrill 4 of my balls to the new span/ fit. I'm more consistent with my shots and is quite pleased with my new release. With the new abducted shoulder movements I am throwing the ball about 2 miles higher without even trying. I will start leagues next week. In practice my scores are higher than before. I'm excited to be in this pursuit of excellence. Thank you for all that you do.”

08/26/2026

Building out my 2027 schedule. Where should I go to share my experience & bowling knowledge?

08/26/2026

08/26/2026

“The Slowinski Seminar….was an amazing success!! There have been tons of positive remarks and many smiling faces from this experience. Mr. Joseph Slowinski is a very knowledgeable, classy, patient and a laid back funny individual. His teaching methods and excitement to share his knowledge draw you in and make you want to know and learn more. Our bowling community is extremely lucky to have had this opportunity to work with Joe”

08/25/2026

“Your journey is your journey. Don’t compare yourself to others. Embrace your path by recognizing how far you have come not where you want to get to. Appreciate your margin gains and the growth you have realized.”

08/24/2026

Respect!

🎳 One more season.

After nearly five decades as a Shocker — as a student-athlete, coach and leader — Coach Mark Lewis has announced that the 2026-27 season will be his final season with Shocker Bowling.

Lewis’ Shocker story began as a student-athlete from 1978-81, during which he helped the Shocker men capture the program’s first national championship in 1980. His bowling career would go on to include representing Team USA at the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, South Korea, four USBC Open Championships and induction into both the USBC Hall of Fame and Wichita Sports Hall of Fame, among others.

But it was his love for team bowling that ultimately brought Coach Lewis back to Wichita State.

“After my Shocker Bowling athlete experience, I fell in love with team bowling. Any success I had as a player did not happen by myself, and I wanted to help young players achieve their goals.”

Lewis began coaching with Shocker Bowling as a volunteer in 1989 before joining the program full-time in 1999. He went on to lead the women’s program and, in 2019, became Director of Shocker Bowling, overseeing both the men’s and women’s teams. Most recently, when Shocker women’s bowling transitioned to NCAA competition in 2024, he helped guide that next chapter as an assistant coach while continuing to lead the men’s program as Director of Bowling.

Along the way, Coach Lewis has watched Shocker Bowling grow from a program primarily made up of Wichita-area athletes into one attracting bowlers from across the country and around the world.

There will be plenty of time to celebrate Coach Lewis, his accomplishments and the impact he has made on Shocker Bowling throughout his remarkable career.

But first, there’s still one more season to bowl.

Coach Lewis and the Shockers are looking forward to making the 2026-27 season one to remember, and we look forward to celebrating his final season alongside our Shocker Bowling family. 👏👏👏

Here’s to one more run, Coach. 💛🖤🎳