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"If you believe in a dream,
and have the courage to try,
great things can be
accomplished."
-Rick Hansen, The Man In
Motion
and have the courage to try,
great things can be
accomplished."
-Rick Hansen, The Man In
Motion
"Life is not full of
challenges, life IS the
challenge."
-Warrior
challenges, life IS the
challenge."
-Warrior
| Career record: 5 tourneys 0 Cashes 100% of games finished!!! |
| Current professional average- 182. for 39 games |
I have Crohn's disease, bi-polar disorder, asthma, essential tremor (uncontrollable shaking of
extremities) and maybe Lincoln's ataxia. These combined over time to ruin my career 3 times. I have
been an accountant, a manager, and a banker. However, I did have one more career dream. I do not
like being on disability. Professional Bowling will not only let me fend for myself, it will let me set an
example for others who may have lost hope due to their failing bodies.
Professional bowling was always a fantasy of mine, since I first picked up a ball at age 4. I used to
watch guys like Earl Anthony, Marshall Holman, Guppy Troup, etc. and be amazed at their skills.
Bowling was not a hobby for me, it was an obsession. I was averaging 199 before college, but the
illnesses made me too weak to bowl for 13 years. In 1997 I picked up a ball again, adapted my style to
match my poor health and set my goals; telling no one. There are some who would enjoy my failure
and mock my goal, but their opinions are nothing to me. Warrior has taught me that true power comes
from deep within.
When the pain is bad, or I am dizzy and weak, I tell myself, ONE MORE FRAME. I hope to show all of you
who may be ill or struggling with your own demons, that a sick body does not kill dreams, or personal
power.
Please read the following page, epiphany. This will explain exactly WHY I am doing all of this.
Be well,
Sponge
extremities) and maybe Lincoln's ataxia. These combined over time to ruin my career 3 times. I have
been an accountant, a manager, and a banker. However, I did have one more career dream. I do not
like being on disability. Professional Bowling will not only let me fend for myself, it will let me set an
example for others who may have lost hope due to their failing bodies.
Professional bowling was always a fantasy of mine, since I first picked up a ball at age 4. I used to
watch guys like Earl Anthony, Marshall Holman, Guppy Troup, etc. and be amazed at their skills.
Bowling was not a hobby for me, it was an obsession. I was averaging 199 before college, but the
illnesses made me too weak to bowl for 13 years. In 1997 I picked up a ball again, adapted my style to
match my poor health and set my goals; telling no one. There are some who would enjoy my failure
and mock my goal, but their opinions are nothing to me. Warrior has taught me that true power comes
from deep within.
When the pain is bad, or I am dizzy and weak, I tell myself, ONE MORE FRAME. I hope to show all of you
who may be ill or struggling with your own demons, that a sick body does not kill dreams, or personal
power.
Please read the following page, epiphany. This will explain exactly WHY I am doing all of this.
Be well,
Sponge
One More Frame
by Dwain “Sponge Daddy” Koch
11/14/2004
Lord, thank you for the time
The gift of one more year;
So many said, “Give up!”
I can’t believe I’m here.
The dream of a young boy
Has finally come true;
My pain, my path, my fight,
T’would floor them if they knew.
My heart, so full of joy,
Is pounding in my chest;
After all the struggles,
I’m here among the best.
The fans look at the score,
They say I’m getting creamed;
My wife, she understands,
It’s all about the dream.
The pow’r to throw each ball
Where it’s from I don’t know;
Come on legs hold me up!
That’s it! Another Throw!
Lord I do not ask you
To let me win this game
All I ask you now is
The strength for “One More
Frame.”
by Dwain “Sponge Daddy” Koch
11/14/2004
Lord, thank you for the time
The gift of one more year;
So many said, “Give up!”
I can’t believe I’m here.
The dream of a young boy
Has finally come true;
My pain, my path, my fight,
T’would floor them if they knew.
My heart, so full of joy,
Is pounding in my chest;
After all the struggles,
I’m here among the best.
The fans look at the score,
They say I’m getting creamed;
My wife, she understands,
It’s all about the dream.
The pow’r to throw each ball
Where it’s from I don’t know;
Come on legs hold me up!
That’s it! Another Throw!
Lord I do not ask you
To let me win this game
All I ask you now is
The strength for “One More
Frame.”
Due to lack of a sponsor, future tournament participation is temporarily on
hold. Rest assured, I am working on my game every week. Eventually, I
will be bowling again and chasing those dreams.
hold. Rest assured, I am working on my game every week. Eventually, I
will be bowling again and chasing those dreams.
BOWLING EQUIPMENT
I have been asked to list what bowling balls I currently use. Listed below are the balls in my arsenal, and
links to pages where you may view more about them.
Columbia300 Balls AMF Balls
Titan (for medium oil when I need a late hook
Bully (for earlier hook)
Throttle-R (medium/dry lanes) MoRich Total Annihilation
Blue Dot (for spares only)
I have been asked to list what bowling balls I currently use. Listed below are the balls in my arsenal, and
links to pages where you may view more about them.
Columbia300 Balls AMF Balls
Titan (for medium oil when I need a late hook
Bully (for earlier hook)
Throttle-R (medium/dry lanes) MoRich Total Annihilation
Blue Dot (for spares only)
| SPECIAL THANKS TO: |
God-For everything, good and bad. The bad just made me stronger.
Nola M. Koch-My mother, for my life.
Warrior-As in former pro wrestler "Ultimate Warrior," for the fire in my heart, the intensity of my dreams, and the words of
wisdom.
The Professional Bowlers Association-For the chance to chase dreams & make a difference!
Rick Hansen-Canada's Man In Motion, for inspiration.
My Kids-Ian, Ally, & Alex, for reminding me to never give up.
Dr. Kevin Heine-For helping Me fight the Good Fight
My family-All of my siblings, aunts, and uncles, for taking care of me when I was down.
The Pioneer News-For their assistance in all of these endeavors.
Past Bowling Coaches-Leon Sheffield, Curtis Vincent, Wayne Sutton, John Williams, Eddie Green, Jim Hall
Bullitt Central High School-For letting me coach.
My friends-Without whom, life would be flavorless.
Thad Bewley-For friendship, laughs and good times.
Graphic Research & Brian Bednarek-for designing my new logo and donating some items!! Great work!
Nola M. Koch-My mother, for my life.
Warrior-As in former pro wrestler "Ultimate Warrior," for the fire in my heart, the intensity of my dreams, and the words of
wisdom.
The Professional Bowlers Association-For the chance to chase dreams & make a difference!
Rick Hansen-Canada's Man In Motion, for inspiration.
My Kids-Ian, Ally, & Alex, for reminding me to never give up.
Dr. Kevin Heine-For helping Me fight the Good Fight
My family-All of my siblings, aunts, and uncles, for taking care of me when I was down.
The Pioneer News-For their assistance in all of these endeavors.
Past Bowling Coaches-Leon Sheffield, Curtis Vincent, Wayne Sutton, John Williams, Eddie Green, Jim Hall
Bullitt Central High School-For letting me coach.
My friends-Without whom, life would be flavorless.
Thad Bewley-For friendship, laughs and good times.
Graphic Research & Brian Bednarek-for designing my new logo and donating some items!! Great work!
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