Michael Nyitray
- Coaching & Service to Bowling -
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Innovations & Achievements through the BOWLING INDUSTRY
- First person in U.S. Olympic Committee history to be selected for two (2) National Coaching awards
.............. ~ 2010 and 2012 National Developmental Coach of the Year
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(consecutive Olympic Games years)
USOPC Developmental Coach of the Year
Wikipedia - USOC Coach of the Year
BOWL.com - 2012 Coach of the Year
- Only person from the bowling industry selected by the U.S. Olympic Committee for any National Coaching award
.............. ~ 2010 National Developmental Coach of the Year
BOWL.com - 2010 Coach of the Year

The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) National Developmental Coach of the Year was selected from all 47 sports within the USOC system; and coaches at the youth club, high school, junior level or is directly responsible for coaching athletes to the junior and/or elite level.

- Only person selected for all three of these USBC National Recognitions:

...................~ 2013 Joyce Deitch Unity Award. BOWL.com article (Feb 2013)
...................~ 2009 Kerm Helmer Horizon Award. BOWL.com article (Feb 2009) ...
...................~ 2008 David Dahms Coach of the Year. BOWL.com article (July 2008)
- Only person selected U.S. Olympic Committee "Developmental Coach of the Year" for Bowling 4-times:
...................~ 2012, 2011, 2010, and 2008
- Only person inducted in both Florida State USBC Hall of Fames - Meritorious Service ('13) and Ability ('06)
- First person to be Head Coach of National (’95-'97), College (’00-'01) and High School (’08-'13) bowling teams
- First person to complete the USA Bowling GOLD Certification Program (completed 12/99 - approved 2/3/2000)
- Developmental coach of USBC Alberta E. Crowe Star of Tomorrow and Chuck Hall Star of Tomorrow selections
............................................................... Crystal Singh (2018) ..................................................... Andrew Koff (2010)
- First American to coach in the Venezuelan Youth National Championships: Head Coach, Carabobo ..... 1997
- First American to win a World Championship as Head Coach of any foreign national team...........  1995
.. ..~ 1995 FIQ World Champions, Reno, U.S. Women's Doubles GOLD Medal
- First American Head Coach of the Thailand National Team (Thai Tenpin Bowling Congress) .................  1995
- First American to coach in the Swedish National League: Head Coach, BK Örnen....................  1992 - 1995 & 1996
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- Founder & Director - U.S. High School Bowling National Championship (www.ushsbf.org).... 2016 to Present

............ 2024 U.S. High School Bowling National Championship (www.2024nationalchampionship.com)
................ ..~ 580 Registered bowlers / 25 States represented / hosted in Lancaster, Pennsylvania June 8-10, 2024
............ 2023 U.S. High School Bowling National Championship (www.2023nationalchampionship.com)
................ ..~ 679 Registered bowlers / 20 States represented / hosted in Beavercreek, Ohio – June 17-19, 2023
............ 2022 U.S. High School Bowling National Championship (www.2022nationalchampionship.com)
................ ..~ 640 Registered bowlers / 20 States represented / hosted in Louisville, Kentucky June 18-20, 2022
............ 2021 U.S. High School Bowling National Championship (www.2021nationalchampionship.com)
................ ..~ *400 registered bowlers / 18 States represented / Hosted in Dayton, Ohio – June 19-21, 2021 (*75% limited field)
............ 2020 U.S. High School Bowling National Championship (www.2020nationalchampionship.com)
................ ..~ *325 registered bowlers from 18 States Dayton, Ohio -- June 20-22, 2020 (*50% limited field) Cancelled due to COVID-19
............ 2019 U.S. High School Bowling National Championship (www.2019nationalchampionship.com)
................ ..~ 620 Registered bowlers / 21 States represented / Hosted in Indianapolis, Indiana – June 22-24, 2019
............ 2018 U.S. High School Bowling National Championship (www.2018nationalchampionship.com)
................ ..~ 550 Registered bowlers / 21 States represented / Hosted in Fairview Heights, Illinois – June 23-25, 2018
............ 2017 U.S. High School Bowling National Championship (www.2017nationalchampionship.com)
................ ..~ 600 registered bowlers / 22 States represented / Hosted in Smyrna, Tennessee – June 24-25, 2017
............ 2016 U.S. High School Bowling National Championship (www.2016nationalchampionship.com)
................ ..~ 246 registered bowlers / 8 States represented / Hosted in Tamarac, Florida – July 30-31, 2016

- Founder & President - U.S. High School Bowling Foundation (www.ushsbf.org) ..................  2012 to Present

...................~ 1,327 records (31 national, 784 state, 512 county) across 34 states
...................~ 2,325 – 300 games and 315 – 800 series, dating as far back as 1971
...................~ More than 5,000 hours of ongoing research, compilation, website management
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First national high school bowling scoring records system
 

- Founder of Broward County High School Bowling (www.hsbowling.org) ............................. ... 2010 to Present

................ ..~ Official FHSAA District 15 for Bowling in 2013, to present
...................~ Volunteered well over 3,000 hours in facilitating all aspects of BCHSB since 2009
- Creator of the first online dynamic and interactive bowling ball information system that compared
.. ALL manufacturer's bowling balls equally. Bowling Ball Info (www.worldmike.com/bbi.html) ........... 2003 - 2014
- Creator of the Junior Master Certificate Program (www.worldmike.com/juniormaster.html).......... 2000 to Present
... Innovative and evolving scoring system focuses on specific skill drills with positive reinforcement.
... Over the past 23 years, 103 Junior Master and 3 Special certificates covering seven different levels
... have been awarded:: Quad, Triple, Double and Platinum, Gold, Silver & Bronze JM Certificates

Coaching Highlights - High School Bowling
- Developmental and/or High School Head Coach of six (6) Dexter/USBC High School All-America selections
- ---Crystal Singh '16/17 , Krystina Nealon '13/14 , Ana Koff '09/10 , Andrew Koff '09/10 - '08/09 - ’07/08

- Developmental and/or High School Head Coach of seven (7) FHSAA Florida High School State “Singles” Champions
---.-GIRLS - 2017 Crystal Singh (Broward Co.), 2013 Krystina Nealon (Broward Co.), 2009 Ana Koff (Miami-Dade Co.), 2004 Samantha Hesley (Palm Beach Co.)
--.--BOYS - 2010 Nick Speanburg (Palm Beach Co.), 2006 Andrew Koff (Miami-Dade Co.), 2004 Jesse Thrash (Miami-Dade Co.)

- Developmental and/or High School Head Coach of twenty one (21) High School County “Bowler of the Year” selections
----.> Broward County - '17, '16, '13, '12 Girls / '19, '17, '12 Boys
----.> Miami-Dade County - '13, '09, '08, '07, '06, '04 Boys / '09 Girls
----.> Palm Beach County - '14, '11, '10, '06 Boys / '06, '05, '04 Girls

- 2023 STORM U.S. NATIONAL JUNIOR DOUBLES CHAMPIONSHIP:. Isaiah Jackson* (Collegiate Champion) *Senior in high school
- NATIONAL CHAMPION (Boys Team) 2023 U.S. High School Bowling National Championship:. Isaiah Jackson (Apopka HS, FL)
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NATIONAL High School Bowling Average RECORD:: 246.00. Nathan Ricks (2010 - Stranahan HS / Broward County)
- NATIONAL High School Bowling High Average - 2019/20 Season:: 240.44. Andysson Alleyne (Coral Springs Charter / Broward County)
- Florida High School Bowling State High Average - 2017/18 Season:: 217.50. Crystal Singh (Coral Springs Charter / Broward County)
- Florida High School Bowling Boys 3-game series State Record:: 836. Colin Thrash (2006 - Ferguson HS / Dade County)

 
Additional Student Highlights
- Personal Coach for 2001 Team USA Member – Shawn Evans (since 1999)
  • 2024 USBC Open Championship - Regular DOUBLES CHAMPION - 1531 (299-804 / Las Vegas)
  • 2001 Team USA Member
  • 2001 PBA Southern Region "Rookie of the Year"
  • 3-time PBA Southern Regional Champion
  • Inducted into Space Coast USBC Hall of Fame in 2020
- Developmental Coach for 2-time USBC "Open Championships" Champion - Matthew Tuckfield (age 14 thru high school)
  • 2015 USBC Open - Regular Team All-Events CHAMPION ./. Regular Team Event - 3rd Place : "Junior Team USA Support 1" (El Paso)
  • 2013 USBC Open - Regular Team All-Events CHAMPION ./. Regular Team Event - 2nd Place : "Junior Team USA Support 1" (Reno)
  • 2012 USBC Women's Open - 300 Game (Baton Rouge)
- Developmental Coach for Junior Team USA Member – Samantha Hesley (age 14 thru college)
  • Member of Junior Team USA – 2010
  • Inducted into Florida State USBC Youth Hall of Fame in 2019
  • Inducted into Palm Beach USBC Youth Hall of Fame in 2013
  • 2012 NCAA National Championship – Team 3rd Place – Vanderbilt University
  • 2011 NCAA National Championship – Team Runner-Up – Vanderbilt University
  • 2009 USBC Collegiate – NATIONAL CHAMPIONS – Wichita State University
  • Highest Average in the United States (221) by a female youth bowler during the 2007/08 USBC league season
  • Previous Florida Youth State Record holder for 3-game series – 844 (2008)
  • 2004 FHSAA Florida State High School Girls "Singles" Champion
- Developmental Coach for Junior Team USA Member – Andrew Koff (age 7 thru high school)
  • Member of Junior Team USA – 2009, '10, '11, ’12
  • 1 Gold Medal & 1 Silver for Team USA in the 2012 Youth World Championships in THAILAND
  • 2 Gold Medals & 1 Silver for Team USA in the 2010 Youth World Championships in FINLAND
  • 2010 USBC Chuck Hall Star of Tomorrow
  • Inducted into Florida State USBC Youth Hall of Fame in 2010
  • 3-time Dexter/USBC High School All-American Team - 2007/08, 2008/09, 2009/10
  • 2nd youth bowler in U.S. history to win a Professional Bowlers Association tournament - PBA Southern Region, Jupiter, FL (2010)
  • 2006 FHSAA Florida State High School Boys "Singles" Champion
- Developmental Coach for Crystal Singh (age 14 to 19)
  • Inducted into Broward County USBC Youth Hall of Fame in 2018
  • 2018 USBC Alberta E. Crowe Star of Tomorrow
  • Dexter/USBC High School All-American Team - 2016/17
  • 2017 FHSAA Florida State High School Bowling - Girls "Singles" Champion
  • 2017 FHSAA Florida State High School Bowling - Girls "Team" Runner-Up
  • 2016 FHSAA Florida State High School Bowling - Girls Highest Average in Florida (217.5)
  • 2016 Florida State USBC Youth Tournament - Girls Scratch All-Events Champion
  • 2016 U.S. HIGH SCHOOL BOWLING NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP - 2nd Place in Team Event / 3rd Place in Singles Event
- Developmental Coach for Nathan Ricks (age 10 to present)
  • Inducted into Florida State USBC Youth Hall of Fame in 2019
  • Inducted into Broward County USBC Youth Hall of Fame in 2012
  • 2011 & 2010 Florida State PEPSI Singles – Champion (only two-time winner)
  • 2011 & 2010 David Dahms “Sportmanship Award” recipient at JUNIOR GOLD Championships
  • Former National High Average for High School Bowling - 246.0 (2010/11 season)
  • 2007 Tournament of Americas (Team USA) – 4 Gold Medals & 1 Silver (age 13)
  • 41 total career 300 games - 27 adult 300 games / 14 youth 300 games (first 300 game at age 12)
  • 24 total career 800 series - 846 highest adult series / 826 highest youth series
- Developmental Coach for Matthew Ezrol (age 15 to 20)
  • Inducted into Florida State USBC Youth Hall of Fame in 2023
  • Inducted into Broward County USBC Youth Hall of Fame in 2008
  • Orlando Regional USBC Youth Record in 2005 - 831 series / Altamonte Lanes "House Record"
  • 2006-07 Broward County USBC - Season highest series (814)
  • 2005-06 Broward County USBC - Season highest average (222)
  • 2006 Broward County Association Youth Open – ALL-EVENTS / Doubles / Team Champion
  • Winner of 22 tournament around the State of Florida from 2003 to 2008
  • 16 youth career 300 games
  • 5 youth career 800 series / 831 highest youth series
- High School Coach for Krystina Nealon (age 14 thru graduation)
  • Inducted into Broward County USBC Youth Hall of Fame in 2014
  • Dexter/USBC High School All-American Team - 2013/14
  • 2014 Florida State PEPSI tournament - Girls Singles Champion
  • 2013/14 Coral Glades High School Girls “Athlete of the Year”
  • 2013 FHSAA Girls State “Singles” Champion
  • 2014, ‘13, and ‘12 Miami Herald’s Broward County High School Girls “Bowler of the Year
  • 2014, ’13 Sun Sentinel’s Broward County High School Girls “Bowler of the Year”
- Development Coach for Alannah Irwin (age 11 to present)
  • Inducted into Broward County USBC Youth Hall of Fame in 2013
  • 3-time Broward County "Top 8" Invitation Girls Champion (2011, 2010, 2005)
  • 7 youth career 300 games / T-3rd most by youth girls in the nation. https://bowl.com/records/ Official Individual Records, Female Youth p.1
  • First 300 game at age 14
  • Highest youth series - 763

- Personal Coach of the only woman to roll sanctioned 300 games right ('98) and left ('03) handed - Lesley Bozcar
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https://bowl.com/records/Oddities - 300 games, ambidextrous, individual p.1

Coaching Highlights - INTERNATIONAL
- 6 Silver Medals – 1997 Youth National Championships, Valencia, Venezuela ............................. Carabobo State Team
- GOLD Medal (Women’s Doubles) – 1995 FIQ WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS, Reno, U.S. ..... Team THAILAND
- 4 Gold Medals (10 medals overall) – 1995 South East Asian Games, Rayong, Thailand ......... Team THAILAND
- Coached bowlers to medals and championships in ALL five (5) countries of work . Click to see COMPLETE International Resume
   
Team USA - Coaching & Service Highlights
- 35 Gold, 11 Silver, 17 Bronze Medals – 2013 Tournament of the Americas, Sunrise, FL.........Team USA ..................... VOLUNTEER
- 28 Gold, 14 Silver, 10 Bronze Medals – 2012 Tournament of the Americas, Tamarac, FL......Team USA .................... VOLUNTEER
- 20 Gold, 3 Silver, 5 Bronze Medals – 2007 Tournament of the Americas, Tamarac, FL........... Team USA Youth ......VOLUNTEER
- Hosted six (6) Team USA local qualifying tournaments in 2000, Sunrise & Tamarac, FL .......................................................VOLUNTEER
- Team Leader – 1997 FIQ American Youth Zone, Orlando, FL (see International Org. Letters, p.3)....... Team USA Youth ......VOLUNTEER
 
Awards & Service Recognitions from the Bowling Industry & Community
     
National USBC ................................................ U.S. OLYMPIC COMMITTEE (USOC)
............................. - - - ............................................................2012 Developmental Coach of the Year for Bowling ....
Florida State USBC Youth ........................... 2011 Developmental Coach of the Year for Bowling
2014 Meritorious Service - Hall of Fame ............... 2010 Developmental Coach of the Year for Bowling .......
.................................. - - - ............................................................2008 Developmental Coach of the Year for Bowling ...........
.............. Florida State USBC Mens ...............
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2013 Meritorious Service - Hall of Fame .........................................
BROWARD COLLEGE

..2006 Outstanding Performance - Hall of Fame
........................ 2012 Alumni Hall of Distinction inductee
(Only person in both Florida State USBC Hall of Fames) .............. 2012 "Emerging Leader Award" (inaugural recipient)
................................ - - - ..................................................... ..... (ONLY sports industry recipient in the college's 64 year history)

....................... Broward County USBC .........
........... 2015 Meritorious Service - Hall of Fame

......................... Greater Miami USBC
.........1992 Outstanding Performance - Hall of Fame

Coaching & Service to the Bowling Industry and Community

Director - Florida State USBC
.. - Hall of Fame Committee, Chair .
.. - Historical Committee, Chair .
.. - Website & Communications Committee, Co-Chair
Oct '19 - Present ....... VOLUNTEER
South Zone Director - Florida State USBC Bowling Association
.. - High School Bowling Committee, Chair
.. - Hall of Fame Committee
.. - Awards Committee
Oct ’15 - July '18 .....,.. VOLUNTEER
(dissolved 7/31/18)
INCREASE YOUR AVERAGE - GOLD SERIES video contributor - USBC DVD
Dec '14 .............................. VOLUNTEER
Consultant - Broward County High School Bowling (www.hsbowling.org)
July '14 - Present ........ VOLUNTEER
Pro Shop Operator (part-time) - AG’s Pro Shop, Margate, FL Jan '14 - Present...
Guest Coach - Team USA, Tournament of Americas, Sunrise, FL
July 2013 ......................... VOLUNTEER
HEAD COACH - Hollywood Christian School, Hollywood, FL
Sept '13 - July '14 ......... VOLUNTEER
HEAD COACH - Northeast High School, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Sept '13 - July '14 ......... VOLUNTEER
Director - Broward County USBC Bowling Association
.. - Youth Hall of Fame Committee, Chair
.. - Policy & Procedures Committee, Chair
.. - High School Bowling Committee, Co-Chair
.. - AMF Margate Lanes, House Representative
Jan ’13 - Present ........ VOLUNTEER
HEAD COACH - Highland Christian School, Deerfield Beach, FL Sept '12 - July '14 .......... VOLUNTEER
HEAD COACH - Miramar High School, Miramar, FL Sept '12 - July '14 .......... VOLUNTEER
Guest Coach - Team USA, Tournament of Americas, Tamarac, FL July 2012 .......................... VOLUNTEER
Founder/President - United States High School Bowling Foundation www.ushsbf.org Jan '12 - Present .......... VOLUNTEER
HEAD COACH - J.P. Taravella High School, Tamarac, FL Sept '11 - July '12 .......... VOLUNTEER
HEAD COACH - Zion Lutheran School, Pompano Beach, FL Sept '11 - July '14 .......... VOLUNTEER
HEAD COACH - Coral Glades High School, Coral Springs, FL Sept '10 - July '14 .......... VOLUNTEER
HEAD COACH - Stranahan High School, Ft. Lauderdale, FL Sept '10 - July '12 .......... VOLUNTEER
Founder/Director/Coach/Webmaster - Broward County High School Bowling Aug '10 - July '14 ........... VOLUNTEER
Technical Advisor / Coach - St. Andrews School, Boca Raton Oct '10 - Nov '16.......
HEAD COACH - Gulliver Preparatory School, Miami, FL Aug '08 - May '08....
Youth Coach - Team USA, Tournament of Americas, Tamarac, FL July 2007................ ....... VOLUNTEER
Volunteer Coach - Gulliver Preparatory School, Miami, FL Aug '06 - May '08 ........... VOLUNTEER
Board of Directors - Survivors Charter School of Boynton Beach, FL July '05 - May '06 ........... VOLUNTEER
Volunteer Coach - Brunswick Margate's Youth League (Saturday Morning), Margate, FL June '05 - Jan '14....
Owner/Operator/Coaching - WorldMike’s Pro Shop, Margate, FL May '05 - June '15 ......... VOLUNTEER
Founder/Owner - Bowling Ball Info, Inc. (www.bowlingballinfo.com) Oct '03 - Feb '14....
Presenter/Instructor - Bowlers Educational Clinics (BEC) April '00 - May '04..
HEAD COACH - University of Miami Bowling Team (Men & Women), Miami, FL Sept '00 - June '01 ........ VOLUNTEER
Professional Bowling Instructor - Ft. Lauderdale/Parkland, FL May '98 - PRESENT.......
Coaching Consultant - Brasilia, BRAZIL April '98 - May '98....
HEAD COACH - Carabobo Youth Team, Valencia, VENEZUELA Nov '97 - Dec '97....
Coaching Consultant - São Paulo & Brasilia, BRAZIL July '97 - May '98
Team Leader - Team USA, FIQ American Youth Zone, Orlando, FL June 1997 .......................... VOLUNTEER
HEAD COACH - Saudi Arabia NATIONAL TEAM, Riyadh, SAUDI ARABIA May '96 - Mar' 97
HEAD COACH - Thailand NATIONAL TEAM, Bangkok, THAILAND May '95 - Jan '96
HEAD COACH - BK Örnen (Eagle Bowling Club), Norrköping, SWEDEN Sept '92 - May '95
Manager Pro Shop - Paula Carter's Pro Bowl, Homestead, FL July '91 - Sept '92
Owner/Operator/Coaching - Mike’s Pro Shop, Miami, FL Nov '85 - June '91
All pro shop sales & drilling - Lou Scalia's Pro Shop, Hollywood, FL 1984 - 1985..
Started coaching locally at age 16 throughout Miami & South Florida 1978 - May '98
Started ball drilling at age 16 - worked in Dave's Pro Shop, Miami, FL 1978 - 1982
   
 
SPECIAL-NEEDS COACHING
Michael has been providing individual and group lessons to all levels of wheelchair bowlers
(including disabled veterans) and ‘Special Olympics’ bowlers since 2000.
Harvey Buchholz (age 69) – Gold Medal – 2013 National Veterans Wheelchair Games
............................ (age 68) – Gold Medal – 2012 National Veterans Wheelchair Games
Joe Benenati (age 58) – Special Junior Master Certificates - “Silver” and “Bronze” in 2012 (see Andre Wright / Community Letters, p.8)
Lorraine Nielsen – Bronze Medal – 2007 Special Olympics World Games, China (see International Org. Letters) ..VOLUNTEER
................................................................... USA woman's representative
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Bowling Industry INVENTION 
- Inventor of the Crossover Chair... world's only wheelchair designed for bowling www.crossoverchair.com
www.crossoverchair.net

The Crossover Chair is first wheelchair designed for bowling.. The technology allows the seat the ability to shift either right or left and tilt right or left with with the push a button.. The Crossover Chair provides an unprecedented amount of clearance and leverage by allowing the armswing to swing on a vertical plane, just like able-bodied bowlers.. And when finished bowling, or any other activity, the user simply presses the the "Home" button to return the seat to a neutral everyday-use position.

For everyday use, the Crossover Chair invention offers users an unprecedented increased range of motion, including the ability of picking up an object directly from the floor while remaining fully seated!. Additionally, Crossover Chair technology also allows the seat to offset directly against the bed so the user can easily slide from the bed to the wheelchair and from the wheelchair to the bed without having to deal the space created by normal wheelchairs, scooters and powerchairs.

........ ~ Two (2) U.S. Patents: #8,985,600-/. #8,684,398

........ ~ Pursuing funding for the FDA approval process

........ ~ Adjustable wheelchair seat provides:
............. + Variable amount of lateral shift -- right and left

............. + Variable amount of left and right tilt capability
............. + Lateral shift and tilt functions are independent
............. + Each lateral shift and tilt functions can have their own command switch
................ and can be engaged independently or simultaneously

.... Click to see larger image
.......... ~ Demonstration provided to the American Wheelchair Bowling Association (AWBA) in Tampa, FL - June '15
.......... ~ The Crossover Chair wheelchair was debuted in Bowl Expo in 2014 in Orlando. (Click here to see Bowl Expo flyer)
 
COACHING: Clinics / Workshops / Seminars / Tournaments
- 2-Day Lessons & Coaching Consulting, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Sept '18 ............................................
- 3-Day Clinic & Lessons, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands
May '18 ............................................
- (2) TEEN MASTERS Prep Clinics, Tamarac, FL
June '17 ............................................
- (12) Non-Ambulatory Bowling Clinics, National Senior Games, Broward & Palm Beach Counties...... June ’16 - Sep ‘16
- (2) USBC Junior Gold Qualifying tournaments, Margate, FL
Apr '15 - May ‘15 . VOLUNTEER
- 2nd Annual “Hi-5” High School Bowling Invitational, Margate, FL
Apr ‘14 ...................... VOLUNTEER
- 3rd Annual Broward / Dade High School Bowling Invitational, Davie, FL
Oct ‘13 ....................... VOLUNTEER
- 1st Annual “Hi-5” High School Bowling Invitational, Margate, FL
Feb ‘13 ...................... VOLUNTEER
- 2nd Annual Broward / Dade High School Bowling Invitational, Davie, FL
Oct ‘12 ....................... VOLUNTEER
- Founder / President, U.S. High School Bowling Foundation www.ushsbf.org
Jan ’12 - Present . VOLUNTEER
- 1st Annual Broward / Dade High School Bowling Invitational, Davie, FL
Oct ‘11 ....................... VOLUNTEER
- Developmental Clinic for Gulliver Preparatory School, Davie, FL
Oct '11 .............................................
- USA Bowling Regional Instructor (USBC) - “Teaching Kids Bowling” program
Jun ’11 - Mar ’12 .......................
- Clinics and Lessons, Orlando, FL
Sept '10 ..........................................
- Bowler Development Clinic - WorldMike’s WorkShops, Melbourne, FL
Aug '10 ...........................................
- 3-Day “Ultimate Bowling School”, Margate, FL (click here for flyer & review)
July '10 ............................................
- Tournament Prep & Coaching at Junior Gold Championship, Indianapolis, IN
July '10 ............................................
- Developmental Clinic for St. Andrews School, Boca Raton, FL
Oct '09 ..............................................
- Weekly training for Gulliver Preparatory School, Miami, FL
Aug - Nov '09 ...............................
- J.O.G. Clinic, Davie, FL
June '09 ...........................................
- Clinics and Lessons, Orlando, FL
Mar '09 ............................................
- Weekly training for Gulliver Preparatory School, Miami, FL
Aug - Nov '08 ...............................
- Weekly training for Gulliver Preparatory School, Miami, FL
Aug - Nov '07 ...............................
- Developmental Clinics for Ferguson High School, Margate, FL
Sept - Oct '07 ................................
- Special Olympics Lessons (2-parts), Team USA Representative, Margate, FL
Aug '07 ............................................
- Learn to Bowl Clinic for Youth Automotive Training Center, Margate, FL
June '07 ...........................................
- Technical Advisor/Volunteer Coach - Gulliver Preparatory School, Miami, FL
Aug '06 - Oct '07 ... VOLUNTEER
- 2-Day Super Seminar – WorldMike’s WorkShops, Margate, FL
April '05 ...........................................
- Lane Conditions & Bowling Balls – Bowlers Educational Clinics, Gaithersburg, MD
Jan '05 ..............................................
- 2-Day Group Lessons, Naples, FL
Aug '04 .............................................
- Lane Conditions & Bowling Balls – WorldMike’s WorkShops, Orlando, FL
June '04 ............................................
- “Performance Anxiety in Sports” research paper presented at the
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2004 American Psychological Society’s National Convention – Chicago, IL
May '04 ..................... VOLUNTEER
- Senior Bowling Clinic - WorldMike WorkShops, Davie, FL
Feb '03 ............................................
- 2-Day Group Lessons, Indianapolis, IN
Nov '02.............................................
- Learn to Bowl (3-part course) – WorldMike’s WorkShops, Davie, FL
Aug - Sept '02...............................
- Physical Game – WorldMike’s WorkShops, Sunrise, FL
July '02 ..................... .......................
- Learn to Bowl (3-part course) – WorldMike’s WorkShops, Davie, FL
May - June '02..............................
- Lane Conditions & Bowling Balls – WorldMike’s WorkShops, Boise, ID
Mar '02.............................................
- Senior Bowling Clinic, WorldMike WorkShops, Davie, FL
Jan '02..............................................
- Sport Conditions – WorldMike’s WorkShops, Margate, FL
Jan '02..............................................
- Senior Bowling Clinic, WorldMike WorkShops, Davie, FL
Oct '01...............................................
- Advanced Bowling Balls & Ball Reaction – WorldMike’s WorkShops, Sunrise, FL
Oct '01...............................................
- Senior Bowling Clinic, WorldMike WorkShops, Davie, FL
Sept '01............................................
- Senior Bowling Clinic, WorldMike WorkShops, Davie, FL
Aug '01.............................................
- Lane Conditions & Bowling Balls – WorldMike’s WorkShops, Boynton Beach, FL
Aug '01.............................................
- Senior Bowling Clinic, WorldMike WorkShops, Davie, FL
July '01..............................................
- Tournament Prep. & Physical Game – Bowlers Educational Clinics, Queens, NY
July '01..............................................
- Senior Bowling Clinic, WorldMike WorkShops, Davie, FL
June '01.............................................
- Senior Bowling Clinic, WorldMike WorkShops, Davie, FL
May '01.............................................
- Game Improvement – WorldMike’s WorkShops, Sunrise, FL
May '01.............................................
- Senior Bowling Clinic, WorldMike WorkShops, Davie, FL
April '01.............................................
- Senior Bowling Clinic, WorldMike WorkShops, Davie, FL
Mar '01.............................................
- Lane Conditions & Bowling Balls – Bowlers Educational Clinics, Orlando, FL
Mar '01.............................................
- Senior Bowling Clinic, WorldMike WorkShops, Davie, FL
Feb '01.............................................
- Senior Bowling Clinic, WorldMike WorkShops, Davie, FL
Jan '01..............................................
- Advanced Bowling Balls & Ball Reaction – WorldMike’s WorkShops, Sunrise, FL
Jan '01..............................................
- Advanced Bowling Balls & Ball Reaction – WorldMike’s WorkShops, Boynton Beach, FL
Dec '00.............................................
- Advanced Bowling Balls & Ball Reaction – WorldMike’s WorkShops, Sunrise, FL
Dec '00.............................................
- Advanced Bowling Balls & Ball Reaction – WorldMike’s WorkShops, Tamarac, FL
Nov '00.............................................
- Lane Conditions – WorldMike’s WorkShops, Boynton Beach, FL
Oct '00...............................................
- Lane Conditions – Bowlers Educational Clinics, Daytona, FL
Oct '00...............................................
- Lane Conditions – WorldMike’s WorkShops, Sunrise, FL
Sept '00.............................................
- Physical Game – WorldMike’s WorkShops, Boynton Beach, FL
Apr '00..............................................
- Tournament Preparation – WorldMike’s WorkShops, Sunrise, FL
Mar '00.............................................
- Hosted six (6) Team USA local qualifying tournaments, Sunrise & Tamarac, FL
Feb - May '00..........VOLUNTEER
- Lane Conditions & Bowling Balls – WorldMike’s WorkShops, Sunrise, FL
Feb '00.............................................
- Physical Game – WorldMike’s WorkShops, Sunrise, FL
Feb '00.............................................
- Physical Game – WorldMike’s WorkShops, Sunrise, FL
Jan '00.............................................
- 10-day Developmental Clinic – Venezuela Youth Team, Sunrise, FL
Oct '97 .............................................
- 30-day Lessons & Clinics – São Paulo & Brasilia, BRAZIL
Jun - July '97 ...............................
- 10-day Developmental Clinic – Venezuela Youth Team, Sunrise, FL
Oct '97 .............................................
- Lumberjack Shoot-Out tournament (4-1/2 to 5 lb. pins), Sunrise, FL
Oct '94..............................................
   
Articles Published - written by Mike

"At the USOC we recognize that Olympians need nurturing, not only in preparation for elite competition, but also when they are young and looking to enjoy what they do. We’re pleased to have the 2010 National Developmental Coach of the Year Michael Nyitray contribute to this issue by offering his advice on working with young athletes."
..................................................................... --- Alan Ashley, Chief of Sport Performance, USOC (pg. 3, par. 4)
...................................................................................................... USOC Olympic Coach - Winter 2012 edition

- “Comfort is Key to Coaching Young Athletes” - USOC Olympic Coach magazine p.30-34 .................... Winter 2012..........VOLUNTEER
- “When you power declines, your pushaway could be early” - Bowler’s Journal Int'l p.89 .......................... Nov '08 ...................VOLUNTEER
- “Sport Bowling Tip of the Month” - Bowling This Month (BTM) p.18 ............................................................Oct '06......................VOLUNTEER
- “Building an Arsenal” - Round Table, Bowling This Month (BTM) p.57 ........................................................Feb '05.....................VOLUNTEER
---------------------------------Ball Arsenal Matrix p. 56
   
Magazine Articles.(written about Mike by other journalists)
- "Nyitray's National Championship Enters Eight Year” - Bowlers Journal Int'l, p.48-49
Apr 2024.................................
- "U.S. High School National Championship Catching On” - Bowlers Journal Int'l, p.18-19
Jul 2017........................................
- "DREAM DEFERRED NO LONGER” - Bowlers Journal International, p.20-23
Jul 2016........................................
- "NEW CHAIR, NEW POSSIBILITIES” - Bowlers Journal International, p.9
Aug 2014......................................
- "Starting from Scratch – Q & A Interview” – Pro Shop Operator magazine p.61-64
Nov 2011......................................
- "ALL WORK + NO PLAY = #1” – Bowlers Journal International, p.88
Sep 1995......................................
- "How Do You Say ‘Mike the Strike’ In Swedish?” – Bowlers Journal International, p.74-76
Oct 1993.......................................

 

COACHING CERTIFICATIONS
- Level 2 “Volunteer Coach” – Broward County School District
2010 - 2016..........VOLUNTEER
- USA Bowling / USBC GOLD Certified
2000 - Present..........................
  • Over 360 hours spanning nineteen (19) months were spent completing
    all nine (9) domains of the Gold curriculum as outlined by the
    Gold Certification Manual
  • First person to complete Dr. Eric Lasser’s Advanced Sport Psychology
    “Home Study Program,” taking more than 140 hours and 10-1/2 weeks to
    complete. Officially Gold Certified by phone on Feb. 3, 2000
- USA Bowling “Advanced Psychology” Certified
1999...............................................
- USA Bowling “Psychology” Certified
1999...............................................
- USA Bowling SILVER Certified
1998...............................................
- USA Bowling BRONZE Certified
1997...............................................
   
EDUCATION
*Education - Florida International University – B.A. in Pyschology (GPA 3.52)
Oct '02 - Aug '04....................
*Education - Broward College – A.A. in Liberal Arts / Psychology (GPA 3.78)
Jan '01 - Dec '02....................


Letters regarding Michael's activities in the bowling industry & community

U.S. High School Bowling Foundation - Mayors & Miami Marlins Letters
2023 - Mike DeWine, Governor / Jon Husted, Lieutenant Governor, Ohio
2023 - Bob Stone, Mayor of Beavercreek, Ohio
2022 - Proclamation, Greg Fischer, Mayor of Louisville, Kentucky
2021 - Proclamation, Miami Township Board of Trustees, Ohio
2019 - Joseph Hogsett, Mayor of Indianapolish, Indiana
2018 - Mark Kupsky, Mayor of Fairview Heights, Illinois
2018 - Proclamation, City of Fairview Heights, Illinois
2017 - Mary Esther Reed, Mayor of Smyrna, Tennessee
2016 - Miami Marlins Foundation, MLB
2016 - Harry Dressler, Mayor of Tamarac, Florida
 
Michael Nyitray - Tournament of Americas (Team USA)
2013 - Tournament of Americas Team USA Guest Coach
2012 - Tournament of Americas Team USA Guest Coach
2007 - Tournament of Americas Youth Team USA Guest Coach
 
Michael Nyitray - International Organization Letters
2007 - Special Olympics
2000 - European Bowling Proprietors Association
1997 - Team USA
1997 - Saudi Bowling Federation
1997 - Saudi Bowling Federation
1996 - Filipino Overseas Bowlers of Riyadh
1996 - Thai Tenpin Bowling Congress
Michael Nyitray - Community Letters
2013 - BROWARD COLLEGE
2013 - Florida State Youth USBC
2013 - Florida State USBC
2013 - Broward County USBC
2013 - Broward County USBC
2012 - BROWARD COLLEGE

2012 - Broward County USBC
2012 - Andre Wright w/Foundation for Assisted Living
2012 - Philip Randazzo
2012 - BROWARD COLLEGE
2012 - Broward County USBC
2011 - Broward County USBC
2011 - Brunswick Margate Lanes (Bob Hovnan)
2010 - Broward County USBC
2010 - Brunswick Margate Lanes
2008 - Bowling Ball Info, Inc.
2007 - Brunswick Margate Lanes
2006 - Mark Contento
2005 - Dick Skulina w/Broward County USBC
2000 - Michael Azcarate
1999 - Bert & Associates, Inc.
1999 - Doug Preston

 

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BROWARD COLLEGE

Inducted into the
Broward College Alumni Hall of Distinction
in 2012 as their inaugural recipient of their
"Emerging Leader Award"

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Michael Nyitray - Student (YOUTH) Letters & E-Mails
2018 - Haley Kvarnberg (18)
2018 - Crystal Singh (18) #2
2015 - Crystal Singh (15) #1
2014 - Krystina Nealon (17)
2011 - Nathan Ricks (17)
2009 - Eric Gross (18)
2009 - Patrick O'Donnell (17)
2009 - Erik Galganski (19) former USBC Board of Director
2008 - Matt Ezrol (19)
2008 - Samantha Hesley (18) 2010 Jr Team USA
2007 - Andrew Koff (15) 2009-12 Jr Team USA
1999 - Jason Rockwood (17)
1998 - Carly Kozel (15)

 

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Student (YOUTH) LETTERS

Michael Nyitray - Student (ADULT) Letters
2021 - Shawn Evans (2001 Team USA)
2019 - Michael Greene
2012 - Chris Szymanski #2
2011 - JC Quintana (senior)
2011 - Chris Szymanski #1
2010 - Roberta Haffner (USBC Sport Director)
2008 - Erik Ugi
2008 - Brett Wolfe ('02 ABC Masters Champion)
2007 - Erik Ugi
2006 - Greg Toth
2005 - William Quick
2004 - Jaime Munoz (senior)
2003 - Paul Cirinese
2002 - Lonnie Saunders (senior - deceased)
2002 - Kendra Horvath
2001 - Frank Goldstein
2000 - Joe Archer (senior)
2000 - Joanne Harris-Theil #2 (PWBA Regional Champion)
2000 - Don Thomsen (senior)
2000 - John Hilbert Jr.
2000 - Vincent Boczar
2000 - Roger Keel
2000 - Melvin Hess (senior - deceased)
1999 - Lesley Boczar
1999 - Joanne Harris-Theil #1 (PWBA Regional Champion)
1998 - Mohamed Al-Athel

 

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Student (ADULT) LETTERS

 
Michael Nyitray - Parent Letters & E-Mails
2017 - Carla Singh
2014 - Lisa Nealon
2012 - Mery Pennington (deceased)
2011 - Michelle Hernandez
2008 - Ana Koff
2008 - Jodie Getter
2008 - Anita Irwin
2007 - Ana Koff
2000 - Dr. Sharon Santilli
2000 - Richard Infantino
1998 - Valorie Rockwood (deceased)

 

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