Bowling Coaching Excellence from Michael Flannery - a Level 3 Ritger Coach

All the benefits of the Worlds Best Bowling Coaching system


For over thirty years the Dick Ritger Bowling Camps have provided thousands of students with professional bowling instruction that has resulted in dramatic improvement to their performance. Among the graduates we celebrate Kelly Kulick, Patrick Allen, and many others who have reached the top of college, youth and Professional rankings.

The Ritger Method incorporates exclusive methods of teaching, with a bowler’s physical game improved by working within the comfort of their ‘style’. We teach a progression of bowling fundamentals that ensures success.

Highlights that is be covered in depth include:
  • Physical aspects including release, balance and timing
  • Reading Lanes
  • Strike pocket adjustments
  • Spare shooting

The result is that you will consistently make shots, adjust to lanes more quickly and convert a higher percentage of your spares; overall becoming a more knowledgeable and efficient bowler. Based on the teachings of world renowned bowling educator and PBA Hall of Fame bowler Dick Ritger, our teaching methods have been tested and proven successful. When it comes to bowling coaching, the first name frequently mentioned is Dick Ritger. His legacy and influence lives on in the coaches he has trained and the bowlers he has taught.

This high quality coaching is available in Ireland from Michael Flannery, the only Level 3 Ritger Coach in the Country.

Dick Ritger - The world's best bowling instructor

  • Named one of the “top 20 bowlers of the century”
  • 20 titles on the PBA tour
  • Acclaimed around the world as best bowling instructor
  • BPA, ABC Hall of Fame, President of PBA
  • Five time Bowling Magazine All American Team Member
  • Four time leader of the ABC Tournament 10 yr average list
  • World Bowling Writer’s Distinguished Service Award
  • John Martino award “Outstanding Contribution to the Sport”
  • University of Wisconsin La Crosse Hall of Fame
  • Taught in 28 countries and on five continents