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Rick Benoit
   

I can't write about accomplishments or performance records because there are none. I am fortunate, blessed and happy to be doing what I love for a living. Helping others reach their goals and dreams. Sure I wanted to be an athlete and many felt I had what it took but I did not get the satisfaction from my own accomplishments that I get out of helping others.

I am often asked about my job with Brunswick. The official title is "Tour Rep" I accept that title but prefer to use the simple term coach. Tour or Ball Rep sounds like you are out pushing product. I don't see my job as promoting product. I see my job as promoting Brunswick and their desires to grow the sport of bowling. The industry will grow parallel to the sport. Brunswick is the place to be if you want to be involved in the growth of the sport and industry. They are much more than just a ball manufacturer.

As far as my week to week responsibilities on tour. I manage Brunswick concerns, pro staff concerns, inventory, and assist with bowler development whether that is at the physical, mental or strategic level. The only common denominator about my week to week job on tour is at the end of every week I feel down. Only one can win and whether that is one of my guys or not there are still more that did not. At the end of each week I challenge myself to ask what could I have done different and would it have worked out better. As long as the answer is yes I have room for improvement.