Right Approach The Bowlers PRO Shop

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I had a ball drilled by you guys last year. Now my thumb is four sizes smaller! At first I did not believe Ron but now I will swear by him! I WILL NEVER GO ANYWHERE ELSE!!!!!!!!
THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP,

I have a request of the staff at The Right Approach. Would it be possible to have you drill a ball for me that makes my hand hurt and leaves blisters on my thumb? The new ball I got from you, fits too well and is significantly affecting my game, as my average is now over 200. So far this season I have my high game, a 267 and 2 weeks later my high series a 679.

Welcome to our site! We are a Charter Member of the International Bowling Pro Shop and Instructors Association. Additionally, we are a Certified Bowling Pro Shop. We are Certified as the only Advanced Bowling Ball Technicians in the State of Michigan!! This Certification includes Fitting and Drilling Techniques, Product Knowledge, Work Bench Activities, Lane Work & Lessons and Customer Service Standards. The Original Certification was issued by IBPSIA in 2004 and is up to date. The Advanced Certification was issued in 2008 and IBPSIA's official comment was, "Mark has passed his test. He gets an A for content and an A+ for creativity!"

Advanced HOTS (Hands On Training) is on our plate and we have completed seminars conducted by Denny Torgerson and Mo Pinel for dynamic integration of these principles into bowlers games. Our store understands the science of bowling and we want to share this knowledge with our customers. Our Advanced Hands on training has recently been passed and we are the only Certified Advanced HOTS Pro Shop in Michigan!!! Further, we are one of only 14 stores in the entire world to have passed this Advanced Certification Curriculum!
We are also Certified Instructors!!!

Mary Mohacsi is Certified through USBC at Levels Bronze and Silver and the Dick Ritger Academy at Levels One and Two. Mary is also Certified through the International Professional Bowling Instructors founded by Tom Kouros and accredited by a major university in Illinois. Having been in the pro shop business for over 30 years, Mary is retired from the day to day activities of our stores.

In addition to Mary being one of the first Certified USBC Bronze and Silver Level Coaches in the world, Mary was in the very first "Hands on Training" course conducted by IBPSIA in 1995. Mary's knowledge was so vast, and being a teacher in her previous occupation, she helped to educate the class.

Mary has been inducted into four Halls of Fame for Superior Performance. These Hallowed Halls include the Detroit Bowling Hall of Fame, the Michigan Women's Bowling Hall of Fame, the Michigan Amateur Sports Hall of Fame and the Women's International Bowling Congress Hall of Fame.

When asked about her inductions, Mary's reply was, "well, when you get old, and can't perform any more, they hang your picture on the wall."
Further, Mary enjoys the company of her husband, Ted, three children, two grand children, two dogs [Tiny and Sassy (a survivor of Hurricane Katrina)] and two cats [Bopper, age 18, and Mabel]. She also enjoys reading books and novels and completing New York Times and a variety of other Crossword Puzzles.

Mark Mohacsi, Mary and Ted's only son, does the majority of the private lessons booked through our stores. Mr. Mohacsi is Certified through the Dick Ritger Academy at Levels One and Two and USBC at Levels One and Two, Bronze and Silver. Both Bronze and Silver Certifications were validated by none other than Fred Borden, founder of USA Bowling Coaching, now known as USBC Coaching.
Mark also holds the International Bowling Pro Shop and Instructors Association Certificate for Hands on Training and Advanced Hands on Training for Bowling Ball Fitting, Dynamic Balancing and Drilling (HOTS for short). He initially took his Hands on Training Class in 1996 in Las Vegas under the tutelage of Ron Hoppe. Further, it was during this class, that as a student, Mr. Mohacsi was asked to assist in teaching the class. Since Mr. Mohacsi assisted with teaching the class, he never thought to fill out the test to get his passing grade. It was six years later that Mark received his IBPSIA Certification in Buffalo, New York along with 18 other East Coast AMF Bowling Pro Shop Managers. The course was conducted by IBPSIA Certified Course Instructors Mo Pinel and Mike Luongo. On the last day of class, due to the press of business, Mr. Luongo's presence was required elsewhere. Mr. Mohacsi was asked to stand in his place as a course instructor. What an honour! This was not new to Mark as he had conducted classes and seminars for IBPSIA in the past.
Mark's other interests, besides bowling, are lighter collecting, stamp collecting and coin collecting. When time allows, he likes to play around with his 1967 Pontiac GTO.

Ron Machniak was one of the first Bronze Certified Instructors in the world as he took his course in the fall of 1995 and received his Certification along with Mary Mohacsi from Fred Borden. In addition, Mr. Machniak is one of the few people ever certified by the Deerfield Bowling Academy to perform superior maintenance procedures on bowling balls. Further, in the 21st Century, Mr. Machniak has logged over 250 hours of one-on-one training with Mo Pinel. Seldom has Mr. Pinel worked one on one with any ball drilling technician! Ron has personal high games of 300, 299 and 290. His best set is 813.
Besides bowling, Ron's other interests include his wife, Elizabeth, son Jonah and trumpet collecting as well as listening to a fine jazz music collection.

Joe Dyer runs our bowling clinics called "Learn the Curve." Joe is USBC Bronze Certified. Joe received his Bronze Certificate through Cary Pon at Whitmore Lanes in Whitmore Lake, Michigan. Joe is also Certified through the Dick Ritger Academy at Level One and Level Two. Both Mr. Dyer and Mr. Mohacsi received their Academy Certificates through 20-time PBA title holder, member of the Professional Bowlng Association and the American Bowling Congress Halls of Fame, Dick Ritger himself! Further, Mr. Dyer, at the tender age of 22, recorded his personal bests of 300 and 815. Last year, Joe graduated from Madonna University with a major in Chemistry and a minor in Physics and currently has a full time job with BASF.

The Right Approach Pro Shop is located inside of Merri-Bowl Lanes in Livonia, Michigan. Merri-Bowl Lanes is on the North Side of 5 Mile Road, approximately 300 yards East of Merriman.

APPOINTMENTS FOR BOWLING BALL DRILLING & SALES ARE AVAILABLE. ADVANCE NOTICE REQUIRED. Mary & Mark Mohacsi and Ron Machniak personally thank you for visiting our website.

Wide Selection of In-Stock Bowling Balls, Finger & Thumb Inserts by Contour Power and Vise, Bags, Shoes, SST Soles & Heels, and Accessory Items
Bowling Balls Fit, Dynamically Balanced, and Drilled While-U-Wait

Quotes from Mo Pinel (First High Performance Bowling Ball Designer - Track, First High Performance Ball Designer - Hammer, Currently with his own High Performance Bowling Balls only firm - Morich)
"Over my decades of involvement in the bowling industry, and with over five years of Pro Shop visits to The Right Approach, I have seen first-hand the highest level of experience & attention to detail that every bowler deserves. These visits have made it a very pleasant and rewarding experience for me!" - November 18, 2006
"Mary & Mark Mohacsi and Ron Machniak use the latest fitting, drilling, and dynamic balancing techniques in order to optimize bowling ball performance for their customers." - September 30, 2001
Quotes from Del Warren (Previously with AMF, most recently President of Track, founder of The Pure Approach Bowling Clinics, currently on the staff of Kegel.)
"Mark, you are my hero! I think your business is truly one of the few pro shops in the world run like a business. You give your customers excellent customer service and expert advice on improving their games. Added value is a lost and overlooked skill or factor in our industry. People are seeking excellence!" - March 1, 2007