coaching

Our Coaching Team

Gavin Bransgrove (head of coaching)

Greg Nicholls, Mike Kelley, Andrew Walters.

Terry Button (Arm coaching).

At Upwey-Tecoma Bowls Club, whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced bowler, or just here for the fun of social bowls, we can supply you, free of charge, a friendly coach to hone your skills. All of our coaches are fully qualified by the Australian Sports Commission and are also certified to train juniors. To book a coaching season, please complete the booking form below.

Club practice times below:

Wednesdays: 12.30 pm – 4.00 pm (Social Bowls).

Thursday: 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm – 6.00 pm – 8.00 pm (Pennant Session).

Free Individual Coaching by arrangement (Make a booking below).

Club Etiquette download

Are You Ready to Take Charge of Your Position

Once you know your position in your pennant team.

Train for that position on regular basis.

This can help get the team of to a great start,

make a change or simply consolidate the end.

It starts with you! Repetitious training can make a difference.

So you want to learn how to bowl?

Coaches play a huge part in the sustainability of bowls. An enthusiastic personality, skills and approachable style that coaches have helps players to be welcomed and learn the unique sport of bowls. Check out our lawn bowls training videos as a start to understand the objective of the game, choosing the correct sized bowl to play lawn bowls and then a practice video for beginners.
This is just a guide so please ask your lawn bowls coach should you need more advice.

Lachlan Tighe

Profile:

World champions, coach (2005, 2007, 2008) National champions from 4 countries, coach (2002-2016) High Performance Manager, Bowls Australia (2003-4) Regional/state coach- Victoria, Auckland NZ, Alberta Canada.

Check out Lachlan’s training videos online