Coaching
Tenpin Ireland's coaching programme is developed in partnership with Sport Ireland Coaching and aligned with the European Tenpin Bowling Federation coaching framework.
Coaching Pathways
Level 1
The entry point to the EBF coaching pathway. Covers the fundamentals of coaching tenpin bowling — technique, safety, and working with new and developing bowlers.
Level 2
Builds on Level 1 for coaching at club and competitive level, including athlete development and competition preparation.
Level 3
The advanced tier of the EBF pathway for coaching at national and international level. No Irish coaches currently hold Level 3 — a development goal for the association.
Certified Coaches
Ireland's officially certified coaches, as listed on the EBF Academy coaches register. To arrange coaching, contact coaches@tenpinbowling.ie.
David Staines
EBF Level 2 Certified
Certified 2024
Eddy Wattimena
EBF Level 2 Certified
Certified 2023
Fergal McLoughlin
EBF Level 2 Certified
Certified 2024
Gareth Shannon
EBF Level 2 Certified
Certified 2024
Grant Dugan
EBF Level 2 Certified
Certified 2024
Lauren Dugan
EBF Level 2 Certified
Certified 2024
Tommy Fetherston
EBF Level 2 Certified
Certified 2024
Eoghain Lebioda
EBF Level 1 Certified
Certified 2022
Martin McKeever
EBF Level 1 Certified
Certified 2023
Noel Kelleher
EBF Level 1 Certified
Certified 2023
Gillian Duignam
EBF Level 1 Certified
Certified 2023
Martin Ryan
EBF Level 1 Certified
Certified 2023
Paul Green
EBF Level 1 Certified
Certified 2024
Coaching Courses
There are no coaching courses scheduled at present. New courses are announced here and through member channels when dates are confirmed.
Coaching courses require a refundable deposit, returned on successful completion of certified hours.
mail Register your interest — coaches@tenpinbowling.ieResources
Oil Patterns Explained
How lane conditions work, reading pattern sheets, and TPI competition patterns
Arsenal Building Guide
How to build a versatile ball arsenal for any lane condition
Bowling Glossary
Definitions for bowling terms, specs, and equipment jargon
Sport Ireland Coaching
National coaching framework and CPD
Anti-Doping for Coaches
Clean sport obligations for support personnel
Contact the Coaches Representative
David Seay — coaches@tenpinbowling.ie