"I get results;" Mark Baker discusses his lessons and the best bowlers in the world

A bunch of Minnesota bowlers are trying to add pins to their averages or perform better at tournaments after taking lessons from one of the best known coaches in the sport!
Mark Baker, who won four PBA Tour titles as a competitor in the late 80's and into 1990, has built up his repertoire as a top coach. Through both virtual and in-person lessons, he's built up bowlers around the globe.
In this interview, Baker discusses his coaching, his thoughts on today's PBA Tour, an idea that he believes would have built up a key PBA sponsorship years ago and how others can learn from him through virtual lessons.
A big thank you to Bogart's Entertainment Center in Apple Valley, MN for allowing me to record this interview, and to those who took part in Baker's clinic on April 1, 2023 for their willingness to appear in this video!
Mark Baker Bowling: www.markbakerbowling.com/
Bogart's Entertainment Center: www.bogartsentertainmentcente...
CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
0:25 At Bogart's Entertainment Center
0:43 The one, the only Mark Baker
1:02 California kid driving through the snow
1:20 The coaching
1:29 Mark's Facebook post
2:41 Mark's coaching style
4:01 The relationship that brought Mark to MN
5:20 The BEST physical game?
9:02 A unique PBA Tour season
10:45 How do we get more recognition for PBA bowlers?
13:23 Other opportunities for coaching?
15:16 Outro
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[@Tenpins300_Bowling]

I went to CA for an in person lesson to compliment my virtual video lessons and I can honestly say he’s fantastic.

[@BowlingWithTheFef]

Nice guy too!

[@malcolmhelmuth760]

Great video with The Greatest Bowling Coach period…IMHO. Thanks Bakes for all your help.

[@BowlingWithTheFef]

Thanks for watching!!

[@richciruelas8336]

Great interview. I still go back to his book and dvd “The System” to work on the fundamentals.

[@BowlingWithTheFef]

I saw the dvd once. A lot of great stuff to consider in there!

[@waynetobey6589]

I saw Mark bowl at Ideal Lanes in upstate NY back in the 80’s true gentlemen and a great bowler finished 2nd to a guy throwing it straight off the gutter

[@BowlingWithTheFef]

One of the best in the world for a time in the late 80s for sure!

[@golferace2]

Just had my 10th lesson this past Saturday. That's my coach. First time he said, you don't have to do the 2nd hour, because you are doing great. Will continue to go. He also has helped my mental game as well. By the way, I have been bowling for 30 years.

[@BowlingWithTheFef]

Thanks for the insight! It looked like the bowlers in the MN group were really into it. Cool to see!

[@danielcunningham7169]

2:03 Glad you liked it, Mark. Yes that was me.

[@benihana303]

Had a lesson with Mark about 10 years ago when I was a junior and it was the best hour and lesson I ever had. Worked on my approach and after that lesson, had better carry and my average went up 15-20 pins.

[@BowlingWithTheFef]

Wow, glad to hear you saw some great results!

[@samlofquist2477]

Let's get him out to EC 👀

[@BowlingWithTheFef]

Now you’re talking!!

[@StephRenee812]

Man, I don't think there is help for me.. I am so determined too but not getting it

[@BowlingWithTheFef]

Keep grinding. Work with a coach you trust. Practice. You’ll get there.