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Strike Seeker teams up with Steve Cook-GRAN PRIX Bowling Supply for western US distribution
September 1, 2016
Strike Seeker, the premiere all-in-one coaching and self-training tool for bowling, is now available through Steve Cook-GRAN PRIX Bowling Supply throughout the western United States. Clay Smith, Strike Seeker President and developer of Strike Seeker has appointed Steve Cook – GRAN PRIX Bowling Supply as exclusive distributor west of the Mississippi River.
First introduced at Bowl Expo 2015, Strike Seeker has quickly become the coaching tool of choice for professional coaches looking to better connect with their students and add value to their lessons. Within the last year 5 certified USBC Gold Coaches have started using Strike Seeker daily at their training facilities and numerous college coaches, pro shop operators and bowling center proprietors have installed Strike Seeker to attract bowlers and create new revenue streams.
“I’m very pleased to be represented by Steve Cook – GRAN PRIX Bowling Supply. Steve Cook and GRAN PRIX have been two of the most respected bowling suppliers in the country.” said Strike Seeker President Clay Smith. “Since last year I have been looking for new ways to get the word out and having Steve Cook-GRAN PRIX Bowling Supply carry Strike Seeker west of the Mississippi will introduce many more people in the bowling industry to this new and unique coaching aid.”
Strike Seeker uses an overhead camera to automatically track the bowling ball and provide an array of readings and consistency analyses on a nearby TV monitor while also automatically preparing a set of replays from one to four more cameras that watch the bowler from different sides. It fundamentally improves the way that coaches interact with their students because now the coach is free to focus 100% of their attention on the student while Strike Seeker collects and prepares data and videos for review. There is no more walking around with a camera or studying controls on a laptop while the student is bowling because data and videos are prepared and ready without anyone lifting a finger.
“Strike Seekers provides pro shops, coaches, and bowling centers with the greatest revenue potential I have ever seen” said Daniel Puerto, pro shop operator, Silver certified coach, and IBPSIA Board Member, who will lead the marketing effort for Steve Cook – GRAN PRIX. “From coaching lessons to renting it out for bowlers wanting to reach new levels, once it is installed it is a money making machine.”
Since Strike Seeker is always preparing information for review, it can also be used as a self-training tool without a coach. When not being used for lessons the bowling center can rent out the lane at a premium for practice by simply turning on the TV. A brief one page flyer explains everything that Strike Seeker shows on the monitor. Bowlers just bowl normally and can look at the monitor to see replay loops, data readings, the most recent ball paths on the lane, and consistency measures.
“The bowling industry is dependent on coaching at all levels to be a vibrant sport with future growth potential. We are delighted to join with Strike Seekers to support and enhance coaching” said GRAN PRIX’s David Caldwell.
Steve Cook said “Being a bowling distributor and a center proprietor I think Strike Seekers will provide a revenue stream for bowling centers and pro shops which offer lessons. It allows bowlers of all ages and abilities to see firsthand data right while they are bowling. It’s a win-win for bowler, coaches, and centers. “
About AisleAware LLC. AisleAware is a privately held software company based in Monroe, WI. Founded in 2013 to make automated computer vision software, AisleAware has been developing cutting edge bowling coaching software and training systems since early 2014.
Clay Smith, President
Strike Seeker
224-595-8998
[email protected]
www.strikeseeker.com
About Steve Cook – GRAN PRIX. Steve Cook Bowling Supply and GRAN PRIX Bowling Supply recently merged their distribution companies to form a nationwide distribution operation serving bowling centers, pro shops, and coaches.
David Caldwell
Steve Cook – GRAN PRIX
314-432-8477
[email protected]
First introduced at Bowl Expo 2015, Strike Seeker has quickly become the coaching tool of choice for professional coaches looking to better connect with their students and add value to their lessons. Within the last year 5 certified USBC Gold Coaches have started using Strike Seeker daily at their training facilities and numerous college coaches, pro shop operators and bowling center proprietors have installed Strike Seeker to attract bowlers and create new revenue streams.
“I’m very pleased to be represented by Steve Cook – GRAN PRIX Bowling Supply. Steve Cook and GRAN PRIX have been two of the most respected bowling suppliers in the country.” said Strike Seeker President Clay Smith. “Since last year I have been looking for new ways to get the word out and having Steve Cook-GRAN PRIX Bowling Supply carry Strike Seeker west of the Mississippi will introduce many more people in the bowling industry to this new and unique coaching aid.”
Strike Seeker uses an overhead camera to automatically track the bowling ball and provide an array of readings and consistency analyses on a nearby TV monitor while also automatically preparing a set of replays from one to four more cameras that watch the bowler from different sides. It fundamentally improves the way that coaches interact with their students because now the coach is free to focus 100% of their attention on the student while Strike Seeker collects and prepares data and videos for review. There is no more walking around with a camera or studying controls on a laptop while the student is bowling because data and videos are prepared and ready without anyone lifting a finger.
“Strike Seekers provides pro shops, coaches, and bowling centers with the greatest revenue potential I have ever seen” said Daniel Puerto, pro shop operator, Silver certified coach, and IBPSIA Board Member, who will lead the marketing effort for Steve Cook – GRAN PRIX. “From coaching lessons to renting it out for bowlers wanting to reach new levels, once it is installed it is a money making machine.”
Since Strike Seeker is always preparing information for review, it can also be used as a self-training tool without a coach. When not being used for lessons the bowling center can rent out the lane at a premium for practice by simply turning on the TV. A brief one page flyer explains everything that Strike Seeker shows on the monitor. Bowlers just bowl normally and can look at the monitor to see replay loops, data readings, the most recent ball paths on the lane, and consistency measures.
“The bowling industry is dependent on coaching at all levels to be a vibrant sport with future growth potential. We are delighted to join with Strike Seekers to support and enhance coaching” said GRAN PRIX’s David Caldwell.
Steve Cook said “Being a bowling distributor and a center proprietor I think Strike Seekers will provide a revenue stream for bowling centers and pro shops which offer lessons. It allows bowlers of all ages and abilities to see firsthand data right while they are bowling. It’s a win-win for bowler, coaches, and centers. “
About AisleAware LLC. AisleAware is a privately held software company based in Monroe, WI. Founded in 2013 to make automated computer vision software, AisleAware has been developing cutting edge bowling coaching software and training systems since early 2014.
Clay Smith, President
Strike Seeker
224-595-8998
[email protected]
www.strikeseeker.com
About Steve Cook – GRAN PRIX. Steve Cook Bowling Supply and GRAN PRIX Bowling Supply recently merged their distribution companies to form a nationwide distribution operation serving bowling centers, pro shops, and coaches.
David Caldwell
Steve Cook – GRAN PRIX
314-432-8477
[email protected]
Strike Seeker at BowlEXPO 2016 at Mandalay Bay
June 8, 2016 - Strike Seeker is at BowlExpo with world renowned coach Ron Hoppe.
Heading to BowlExpo at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas this year? Stop by Booth #551 and see what it can do then talk to USBC Certified Gold Coach Ron Hoppe about how it can help your business! Take home a USB flash drive with video of the demo, interviews with Ron Hoppe and videos of Ron using his Strike Seeker Platinum Edition system at Haley's Pro Shop.
Strike Seeker in January 2016 Magazines For Bowlers
January 8, 2016 - Strike Seeker featured in Pro Shop Operator magazine article and Product Showcases!
The January 2016 edition of Pro Shop Operator gives extensive coverage to Strike Seeker in the article "Coaching Tech Tools" by Chris Pellizzari. The article covers the basics of how Strike Seeker works and the benefits to the bowling center, the coach and the bowlers.
Strike Seeker also appears in the Product Showcase sections of Bowler's Journal and BCM magazines. Check them out!
Strike Seeker also appears in the Product Showcase sections of Bowler's Journal and BCM magazines. Check them out!
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Strike Seeker shows slow motion close ups of pin action
January 4, 2016 - Version 1.5 released with great new features!
Strike Seeker continues to gain more features that coaches need to help their students get the most value from their training sessions!
Strike Seeker has these improvements in Version 1.5:
Strike Seeker has these improvements in Version 1.5:
- The launch angle is now measured automatically and has a new consistency measure.
- Drawing tools are now available to annotate bowler videos and lane videos.
- Each video has rectangle, circle, line and angle drawing tools.
- Drawings can be printed and saved with snapshots and videos.
- Compare bowler videos, ball paths and data for two shots in the Gold Edition.
- Use drawing tools to show every small difference in bowler body position between the two.
- Support an additional camera to record bowler motion from a second angle in the Gold Edition.
- Switch camera views at any time during review with the student.
- Ball control drills now have speed targets in addition to board number targets at the arrows and at the break point.
- Added a dedicated automatic slow motion replay of the moment the bowler releases the ball during the approach.
- Added a dedicated automatic slow motion replay zoomed in on the pin action as the ball hits.
New Midwest USA Distributor for Strike Seeker
December 23, 2015 - DiLaura Brothers Bowling Supply to distribute and install Strike Seeker systems in 5 states
Strike Seeker is now available from DiLaura Brothers for immediate delivery in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin!
Proprietors, pro shop operators, and bowlers looking for training can see Strike Seeker in action at the Metro Detroit Bowling and Resource Center in Sterling Heights, Michigan, located in the same building as the DiLaura Brothers headquarters. Stop by and talk to resident USBC Gold Coach Lou Marquez to see Strike Seeker in action and learn how it can help your business.
DiLaura Brothers also offers installation and training services for Strike Seeker to get you up and running as quickly as possible!
Contact Bob Castle at DiLaura Brother at (810) 767-1800 for more information.
Proprietors, pro shop operators, and bowlers looking for training can see Strike Seeker in action at the Metro Detroit Bowling and Resource Center in Sterling Heights, Michigan, located in the same building as the DiLaura Brothers headquarters. Stop by and talk to resident USBC Gold Coach Lou Marquez to see Strike Seeker in action and learn how it can help your business.
DiLaura Brothers also offers installation and training services for Strike Seeker to get you up and running as quickly as possible!
Contact Bob Castle at DiLaura Brother at (810) 767-1800 for more information.
Strike Seeker Includes Coach Requested Features
October 9, 2015 - Version 1.4 released!
Strike Seeker keeps getting better for coaches! Based on requests from several top coaches, Strike Seeker has important new features:
- Create and manage a database of bowlers and a database of coaches to make it easy to track progress from session to session.
- 1-click e-mailing of session results and analysis to bowlers and coaches.
- Set board number targets for ball control drills and get live voice feedback on the lane.
- Do "first ball" drills where the pins are re-racked after every shot.
- Save bowler camera videos to AVI files for import into external video analysis tools.
Strike Seeker Gets Interactive!
August 11, 2015 - Version 1.2 is now available for download!
Today's release introduces several major new features including the most-requested features from BowlExpo!
The key new features are:
The key new features are:
- View a table with the complete training session history.
- Use a remote control to pause the replay and step forward and backward through it.
- View a picture of the ball paths and board numbers for all strikes overlaid on the lane.
- Print any of the above results!
Strike Seeker at BPAA BowlExpo 2015 in Las Vegas
May 19, 2015
Strike Seeker will be exhibiting at Booth #555 at BowlExpo 2015 at the Las Vegas Convention Center on June 25 and 26.
Stop by our booth and see the latest in augmented reality training systems in action!
Register to win a $100 AMEX gift card at the end of the show.
New Feature Released
April 7, 2015
Strike Seeker is the training tool you need to easily check bowler consistency at a glance. In addition to displaying a table of ball speeds and board numbers for the most recent shots, Strike Seeker now automatically overlays the tracks of the most recent balls on the lane during replay. By color coding the tracks according to ball speed, it is easy to see how consistent the ball positions and speeds are during a practice or coaching session.
Just bowl and let Strike Seeker automatically show you the key measures of every shot!
