Mike Luongo featured on the front page of the November issue of Bowlers Journal ProShop Operator magazine. Photo is by Pro Shop Operator/Tom Bushey.Luongo Featured In Bowlers Journal Proshop Operator
Storm and Roto Grip's Northeast Regional Sales Manager Mike Luongo was featured recently on the front page of the Bowlers Journal Proshop Operator, the official publication of IBPSIA.
His photo taken by Tom Bushey appeared on the front cover of the November 2008 magazine and a story written by Daniel P. Smith appeared on three inside pages.
Mike is also the author of the "Bowling Tip" in our "Bowling Highlights" column. Storm Products Inc. are manufacturers of high performance bowling equipment and are located in Bingham City, UT..
Luongo has close to 30-years of experience in the bowling industry. He is a Silver Level instructor with the United States Bowling Congress (USBC) and is currently an IBPSIA board member and certified through that organization as a Pro Shop Operator and Master Instructor.
The magazine article written by Smith stated on the front page cover, "Helping Hands, Mike Luongo has learned the value of neighborhood shops working together."
Daniel Smith in his opening remarks focused on the fact that "media reports tell one story. Wall street's in upheaval, people are losing their jobs and families across the country are tightening their budgets," but that seasoned pro shop operators " see people turning to bowling in the face of an economic downturn...their way to escape."
Smith quotes several pro shop operators who emphasized the importance of "establishing working relationships with nearby pro shops and by waving competition aside in favor of a more powerful end result----a pleased customer and the happier the customer is the more you can keep them bowling."
Smith notes that "Mike Luongo , a longtime pro shop operator in New York's Hudson Valley is considered a pioneer of such inter-shop relationships and in the late 1990's got involved with IBPSIA's education program and noticed that too many operators were concerned with a competitor's undercutting practices, rather than a better understanding of the game and it's equipment."
Luongo in the article said, "these fighting contests were hurting everybody and the whole thing is to help the sport. We all need to be on the same page and that is to service bowlers."
Smith pointed out that "Luongo turned the talk into action and more by accident than design, Luongo emerged a mini-supplier for other pro shops in the region." "It began as he took advantage of trade show deals and expanded his own inventory...at one time Luongo had as many as 1,500 balls in stock."
"He became known as the man to turn to if a customer wanted a specific item and wanted it quick," Smith wrote.
Smith wrote that "as the economic crunch hits, Luongo sees an even greater need for such relationships between pro shops and associations that can lead to improved efficiencies and customer satisfaction."
Luongo is quoted by Smith as saying, "we need to drop the idea that we can individually monopolize a given market and instead have a common goal that we can better the sport."
Smith pointed out that "Luongo has turned over the operation of his pro shop (located at Middletown Lanes) to his son Mickey and the warehouse management duties to his wife, Linda." The Luongo's live in the Middletown area.
The photo credit for this story goes to Pro Shop Operator/Tom Bushey and all written quotes are credited to Pro Shop Operator and originally written by Daniel P. Smith.
The Bowling Tip
By Mike Luongo
This tip is for all bowlers regardless of age or level of play.
So very often today bowlers find themselves off balance at the foul line.
While there are many reasons for this, what you may not realize is that most bad finishes are a result of a bad start.
The tip: Check your first step and see if it's too long. This will cause you to push the ball away too far and then your feet will have to play "catch up" to keep you from falling down.
Try a smaller first step next time.....it may help.
Mike Luongo is technically certified through IBPSIA as a Pro Shop Operator and Master Instructor. He is also a Silver Level Coach with the USBC and is also the Northeast Regional Sales Manager with the Storm and Roto Grip Bowling Ball Company. If you have a question or subject you would like covered, he can be reached at 341-1694 or via e-mail at mikespro@warwick.net
Local Scores
Callicoon Lanes
Recent highlights scores in the Monday Hortonville Ladies league include a 183 by Betty Baker, Sue Naughton 181, 192, 545, Joan Gabriel 192, Lil Zieres 201, 530 and Susan Heinicle 231.
In the Tuesday Delaware Valley Men's league Tad Doscher scored a 220, Mark Hawley 213, 202, Steve Lagoda 229, Joel Turner 213, 601, Josh Mulucky 224, Karl Adams 216, Tom Biseg 201, Damien Vanluven 225, 608, Mark Herbert 217, Scott Herbert 203 and Kris Rasmussen 221.
Kiamesha Lanes
Recent highight scores in the Monday Men's league include a 217, 225 by Nate Sanders, David Graham 217, 243, 658, Chuck McAllister 241, 227, 672, Keith Smith 204, 204, 607, Francisco Martinez 218, John Fischer 217, 225, 214, 656, Bill Helms 235, Roy Sweeney 203, Danny Ricco 203, Mike Weiner 212, 289, 234, 735, Jim VanAken 257, 256, 684, Jason Jones 255, 210, 624, Tom Belgiovene 204, John Hoffmann 217, 236, 259, 712, Rudy Belanchia 223, Peter Mitro 224, 237, 204, 665, Serafin Rodriguez 204, 226, 600, Jo Jo VanKeuren 225, 619, Keith Shaddock 203, Richard Levine 227, 219, Mike Cardo 245, Tim Bilyeu 235, 227, 632, Harrison Cherry 201, George Budd 227, 201, 223, 651, Anthony Marino 214, Donald Durland 224, 288, 702, Paul Durland 213, 212, Jaryl Scott 214, 257, 667, Mark Wegener 215, 280, 689, Al Caycho 214, 245, 640, Tim McIntyre 203, 248, 203, 654, Jack Moylan 280, 207, 663, Rob Sze 208, 204, James Ratner 202, 234, 620, Kort Wheeler 216, 218, 631, Angel Roddriguez 215, 600, Frank Scuderi 255, 220, 627, Mickey Lake 203, Rick Lake 200, 203, 600 and Paul Curry 224.
In the Tuesday Mixed Firefighters league Deora Blackford scored a 212, Carol MacAdam 191, 531, Neil Bell Jr. 212, Mary Lee Williams 181, 515, Joan Lake 185, 510, Dorian Jennings 215, 531, Pete Scannell 235, Scott Squires 200, Shane Cunningham 201, 223, 209, 633, Russ Keesler 215, 226, 627, Crystal Price 209, 220, 595, Lisa Cartwright 188, 502, Andrea Grossman 194, 523, Larry Berens 209, 214, 231, 654, Debbie Durland 185, 531, John Hoffmann 216, 236, 217, 669, Robert Yakin Sr. 208, 211, Donna DuBois 189, 187, 210, 586, Gregora Merton 200, 223, 607 and Fran Kaiser 190.
In the Wednesday Men's league Donald Durland scored a 266, 647, Matthew Fallon 224, 203, 622, Richard Bradford 203, Jon Wilhelm 207, 201, 200, 608, Rick Lake 202, 279, 235, 716, Steven Rivera 244, 602, Tim McIntyre 221, 244, 226, 691, Rick Lara 202, Vincent Scuderi 204, Charles McAllister 224, Allan Jones 202, 237, 632, Dean Shattuck 224, 203, Art Eggleton 221, John Hoffmann 212, 237, 266, 715, Tom Belgiovene 203, 236, 226, 665, Vinnie Collura 226, 256, 224, 706, Richard Hendricks 222, Pedro Agapito 200, Dan Ricco 213, 202, 613, Al Caycho 221, 201, 227, 649, Mike Weiner 228, Kenny Atkins 205, Shaun Lyons 202, Wayne Atkins 214, William Danchak 204, Chris Magie 214 and Frank DiCostanzo 227, 216, 605.
In the Saturday Morning Yough leagues, in the Pee Wees division T. Porter 85, R. Schreiber 66 and E. James 74. In the Bantams division S. Patel 128. In the Preps division M. DeGraw scored a 127, M. Hope 102, S. Rustic 103, 107, S. Patel 93, 114, P. Patel 143, 179, R. Patel 148 and N. Goldsmith 135, 158. In the Jr./Mjrs division S. Patel 183, 162, K. Patel 166, C. Israel 154, 127, 138, J. Friedman 143, 158, T. Foxwell 151, 153, K. Gessman 132, 134, M. Edwards 131, 160, B. Fraser 116, 150, S. Durland 135, M. Brown 182, M. Scuderi 151, 177, 211, N. Price 221, 231 and C. Ciliberto 111.
Fox Bowling Center
Recent highlight scores in the Tuesday Ladies Early Birds league includes a 183, 514 by Kathleen Maltese, Melinda Ferris 181, 511, Tammy Kane 182, 509, Nikki Andriano 199, 500, Chris Lamoreaux 200 and Kathleen Stanton 182.
In the Wednesday Men's Independent league Paul Ignatovich scored a 236, 233, 661, Don Marino 205, 244, 626, Craig Gehrig 210, 234, 617, Carl Davis 220, 204, 613, Howie Couse 210, 244, 607, Thomas Anderson 217, 604, Andrew Bullis 245, Glenn Bowker 246, Joel Keeiser 233, Ryan Kille 224 and Steven Jacobi 228.
In the Thursday Men's Deposit league Greg Keesler scored a 250, Lenn Davis 214, Rick Mills 203, 203, Andrew Bullis 217, Howey Couse Jr. 206, Steve Hopkins 200, Dale Conklin 230, Rich Lenio 201 and Rob Bolster 202.
In the Friday Mixed Couples league Paul Fritz scored a 290, 259, 734, Brian Robinson 234, 205, 631, Howard Couse 206, 226, 628, James Dibble 200, 218, 615, Andy Bullis 236, 611, Mark McGraw 225, Greg Keesler 233, Rick Mills 267, Daniel Wormuth 221, Bill Gleim 213, Robert Ellis 200, Anne Couse 232, 560 and Cecil Spencer 213.
In the Sunday Afternoon Mixed Fun league Marty Haeussler scored a 252, 234, 678, Don Marino 246, 246, 678, Fred Shakelton 243, 209, 202, 654, Ray Cornwell 215, 602, Dave Mills 219, Rick Mills 210 and Julie Cornwell 180, 518.
This column is written by Ed Townsend, a consultant to the professional sport of bowling. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Tri-County NY USBC where he serves as Publicity Chairman. If you have a topic that you believe would make good reading or have league scores or tournament information, Ed can be reached at 845-439-8177 or by sending an email to bowlgolfect1@yahoo.com For a much more expanded version of our bowling column visit our Web page at http://bght.blogspot.com/
Storm and Roto Grip's Northeast Regional Sales Manager Mike Luongo was featured recently on the front page of the Bowlers Journal Proshop Operator, the official publication of IBPSIA.
His photo taken by Tom Bushey appeared on the front cover of the November 2008 magazine and a story written by Daniel P. Smith appeared on three inside pages.
Mike is also the author of the "Bowling Tip" in our "Bowling Highlights" column. Storm Products Inc. are manufacturers of high performance bowling equipment and are located in Bingham City, UT..
Luongo has close to 30-years of experience in the bowling industry. He is a Silver Level instructor with the United States Bowling Congress (USBC) and is currently an IBPSIA board member and certified through that organization as a Pro Shop Operator and Master Instructor.
The magazine article written by Smith stated on the front page cover, "Helping Hands, Mike Luongo has learned the value of neighborhood shops working together."
Daniel Smith in his opening remarks focused on the fact that "media reports tell one story. Wall street's in upheaval, people are losing their jobs and families across the country are tightening their budgets," but that seasoned pro shop operators " see people turning to bowling in the face of an economic downturn...their way to escape."
Smith quotes several pro shop operators who emphasized the importance of "establishing working relationships with nearby pro shops and by waving competition aside in favor of a more powerful end result----a pleased customer and the happier the customer is the more you can keep them bowling."
Smith notes that "Mike Luongo , a longtime pro shop operator in New York's Hudson Valley is considered a pioneer of such inter-shop relationships and in the late 1990's got involved with IBPSIA's education program and noticed that too many operators were concerned with a competitor's undercutting practices, rather than a better understanding of the game and it's equipment."
Luongo in the article said, "these fighting contests were hurting everybody and the whole thing is to help the sport. We all need to be on the same page and that is to service bowlers."
Smith pointed out that "Luongo turned the talk into action and more by accident than design, Luongo emerged a mini-supplier for other pro shops in the region." "It began as he took advantage of trade show deals and expanded his own inventory...at one time Luongo had as many as 1,500 balls in stock."
"He became known as the man to turn to if a customer wanted a specific item and wanted it quick," Smith wrote.
Smith wrote that "as the economic crunch hits, Luongo sees an even greater need for such relationships between pro shops and associations that can lead to improved efficiencies and customer satisfaction."
Luongo is quoted by Smith as saying, "we need to drop the idea that we can individually monopolize a given market and instead have a common goal that we can better the sport."
Smith pointed out that "Luongo has turned over the operation of his pro shop (located at Middletown Lanes) to his son Mickey and the warehouse management duties to his wife, Linda." The Luongo's live in the Middletown area.
The photo credit for this story goes to Pro Shop Operator/Tom Bushey and all written quotes are credited to Pro Shop Operator and originally written by Daniel P. Smith.
The Bowling Tip
By Mike Luongo
This tip is for all bowlers regardless of age or level of play.
So very often today bowlers find themselves off balance at the foul line.
While there are many reasons for this, what you may not realize is that most bad finishes are a result of a bad start.
The tip: Check your first step and see if it's too long. This will cause you to push the ball away too far and then your feet will have to play "catch up" to keep you from falling down.
Try a smaller first step next time.....it may help.
Mike Luongo is technically certified through IBPSIA as a Pro Shop Operator and Master Instructor. He is also a Silver Level Coach with the USBC and is also the Northeast Regional Sales Manager with the Storm and Roto Grip Bowling Ball Company. If you have a question or subject you would like covered, he can be reached at 341-1694 or via e-mail at mikespro@warwick.net
Local Scores
Callicoon Lanes
Recent highlights scores in the Monday Hortonville Ladies league include a 183 by Betty Baker, Sue Naughton 181, 192, 545, Joan Gabriel 192, Lil Zieres 201, 530 and Susan Heinicle 231.
In the Tuesday Delaware Valley Men's league Tad Doscher scored a 220, Mark Hawley 213, 202, Steve Lagoda 229, Joel Turner 213, 601, Josh Mulucky 224, Karl Adams 216, Tom Biseg 201, Damien Vanluven 225, 608, Mark Herbert 217, Scott Herbert 203 and Kris Rasmussen 221.
Kiamesha Lanes
Recent highight scores in the Monday Men's league include a 217, 225 by Nate Sanders, David Graham 217, 243, 658, Chuck McAllister 241, 227, 672, Keith Smith 204, 204, 607, Francisco Martinez 218, John Fischer 217, 225, 214, 656, Bill Helms 235, Roy Sweeney 203, Danny Ricco 203, Mike Weiner 212, 289, 234, 735, Jim VanAken 257, 256, 684, Jason Jones 255, 210, 624, Tom Belgiovene 204, John Hoffmann 217, 236, 259, 712, Rudy Belanchia 223, Peter Mitro 224, 237, 204, 665, Serafin Rodriguez 204, 226, 600, Jo Jo VanKeuren 225, 619, Keith Shaddock 203, Richard Levine 227, 219, Mike Cardo 245, Tim Bilyeu 235, 227, 632, Harrison Cherry 201, George Budd 227, 201, 223, 651, Anthony Marino 214, Donald Durland 224, 288, 702, Paul Durland 213, 212, Jaryl Scott 214, 257, 667, Mark Wegener 215, 280, 689, Al Caycho 214, 245, 640, Tim McIntyre 203, 248, 203, 654, Jack Moylan 280, 207, 663, Rob Sze 208, 204, James Ratner 202, 234, 620, Kort Wheeler 216, 218, 631, Angel Roddriguez 215, 600, Frank Scuderi 255, 220, 627, Mickey Lake 203, Rick Lake 200, 203, 600 and Paul Curry 224.
In the Tuesday Mixed Firefighters league Deora Blackford scored a 212, Carol MacAdam 191, 531, Neil Bell Jr. 212, Mary Lee Williams 181, 515, Joan Lake 185, 510, Dorian Jennings 215, 531, Pete Scannell 235, Scott Squires 200, Shane Cunningham 201, 223, 209, 633, Russ Keesler 215, 226, 627, Crystal Price 209, 220, 595, Lisa Cartwright 188, 502, Andrea Grossman 194, 523, Larry Berens 209, 214, 231, 654, Debbie Durland 185, 531, John Hoffmann 216, 236, 217, 669, Robert Yakin Sr. 208, 211, Donna DuBois 189, 187, 210, 586, Gregora Merton 200, 223, 607 and Fran Kaiser 190.
In the Wednesday Men's league Donald Durland scored a 266, 647, Matthew Fallon 224, 203, 622, Richard Bradford 203, Jon Wilhelm 207, 201, 200, 608, Rick Lake 202, 279, 235, 716, Steven Rivera 244, 602, Tim McIntyre 221, 244, 226, 691, Rick Lara 202, Vincent Scuderi 204, Charles McAllister 224, Allan Jones 202, 237, 632, Dean Shattuck 224, 203, Art Eggleton 221, John Hoffmann 212, 237, 266, 715, Tom Belgiovene 203, 236, 226, 665, Vinnie Collura 226, 256, 224, 706, Richard Hendricks 222, Pedro Agapito 200, Dan Ricco 213, 202, 613, Al Caycho 221, 201, 227, 649, Mike Weiner 228, Kenny Atkins 205, Shaun Lyons 202, Wayne Atkins 214, William Danchak 204, Chris Magie 214 and Frank DiCostanzo 227, 216, 605.
In the Saturday Morning Yough leagues, in the Pee Wees division T. Porter 85, R. Schreiber 66 and E. James 74. In the Bantams division S. Patel 128. In the Preps division M. DeGraw scored a 127, M. Hope 102, S. Rustic 103, 107, S. Patel 93, 114, P. Patel 143, 179, R. Patel 148 and N. Goldsmith 135, 158. In the Jr./Mjrs division S. Patel 183, 162, K. Patel 166, C. Israel 154, 127, 138, J. Friedman 143, 158, T. Foxwell 151, 153, K. Gessman 132, 134, M. Edwards 131, 160, B. Fraser 116, 150, S. Durland 135, M. Brown 182, M. Scuderi 151, 177, 211, N. Price 221, 231 and C. Ciliberto 111.
Fox Bowling Center
Recent highlight scores in the Tuesday Ladies Early Birds league includes a 183, 514 by Kathleen Maltese, Melinda Ferris 181, 511, Tammy Kane 182, 509, Nikki Andriano 199, 500, Chris Lamoreaux 200 and Kathleen Stanton 182.
In the Wednesday Men's Independent league Paul Ignatovich scored a 236, 233, 661, Don Marino 205, 244, 626, Craig Gehrig 210, 234, 617, Carl Davis 220, 204, 613, Howie Couse 210, 244, 607, Thomas Anderson 217, 604, Andrew Bullis 245, Glenn Bowker 246, Joel Keeiser 233, Ryan Kille 224 and Steven Jacobi 228.
In the Thursday Men's Deposit league Greg Keesler scored a 250, Lenn Davis 214, Rick Mills 203, 203, Andrew Bullis 217, Howey Couse Jr. 206, Steve Hopkins 200, Dale Conklin 230, Rich Lenio 201 and Rob Bolster 202.
In the Friday Mixed Couples league Paul Fritz scored a 290, 259, 734, Brian Robinson 234, 205, 631, Howard Couse 206, 226, 628, James Dibble 200, 218, 615, Andy Bullis 236, 611, Mark McGraw 225, Greg Keesler 233, Rick Mills 267, Daniel Wormuth 221, Bill Gleim 213, Robert Ellis 200, Anne Couse 232, 560 and Cecil Spencer 213.
In the Sunday Afternoon Mixed Fun league Marty Haeussler scored a 252, 234, 678, Don Marino 246, 246, 678, Fred Shakelton 243, 209, 202, 654, Ray Cornwell 215, 602, Dave Mills 219, Rick Mills 210 and Julie Cornwell 180, 518.
This column is written by Ed Townsend, a consultant to the professional sport of bowling. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Tri-County NY USBC where he serves as Publicity Chairman. If you have a topic that you believe would make good reading or have league scores or tournament information, Ed can be reached at 845-439-8177 or by sending an email to bowlgolfect1@yahoo.com For a much more expanded version of our bowling column visit our Web page at http://bght.blogspot.com/
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