People

Coaching Staff

The purpose of the coaching staff is to provide structure and accountability for the program. Between them, the coaching staff has significant years of experience and success. The coaches are here to help everyone get better and to help facilitate our goals.

Mike Fine

Head Coach

Michael Fine

The Head Coach for both teams is Michael Fine. He is also the Director of Crenshaw Lanes. This is Coach Fine's fourth year at Florida State after coaching the University of Kansas Bowling Teams for 19 years. Coach Fine is a USBC Silver Level certified coach, past-President of the National Collegiate Bowling Coaches Association and the 2002 Men's Intercollegiate Bowling Coach of the Year. While at the University of Kansas, Coach Fine's men's team advanced to the IBC in five of his last six years and captured the 2004 Intercollegiate Bowling Championship. The KU women's team advanced to the IBC in his last three years including two top five finishes. Coach Fine was named to The Bowlers Journal "Top 100 Bowling Coaches in America" list in 2005 and 2007.

Coach Fine received his Bachelors Degree in Recreation Management from Emporia State University and his Masters in Higher Education Administration from the University of Kansas. He is married to Jeannie and has three wonderful bowling loving Labs: Portia, Kayde, and Maui Bear.

 

Assistant Coach

Assistant Coach

Joey Kendrick is entering his fifth year as a coach for the Seminoles. Coach Kendrick is a USBC Silver Level certified coach and a member of the National Collegiate Coaches Association. Joey will work with both teams and is the bowling ball expert for our program. Coach Kendrick works at Crenshaw Lanes and is responsible for lane and pinsetter maintenance as well as the pro-shop operation. Coach Kendrick received his AA degree from Bainbridge Community College and is married to Michelle.

 

 

Ricky Bailey

Coach

Ricky Bailey was a four year member of the FSU Bowling team who graduated in 2005 with a BS in Business-Management Information Systems. Ricky served as an officer on the bowling team for three years. Ricky has taken leadership roles in bowling since his day as a youth bowler. He was inducted into the Jacksonville Youth Bowling Hall of Fame for outstanding service to youth bowlers. He is currently the secretary/treasurer for the sanctioned leagues at Crenshaw Lanes. Ricky's first job was working at a bowling center in Jacksonville.

Ricky currently works in the office of the Vice President of Student affairs and is working on his Masters in Business Administration.

 

Rachel Collins

Coach

Rachel Figueroa was a member of the FSU Intercollegiate Women's Bowling Team from 1999-2003. She was a 4-time participant in the Intercollegiate Bowling Championships, with teams finishing in the top 4 in 2002 and 2003. She was a member of the 2003 IBC National team that finished in second place. Rachel was the Association of College Unions International (ACUI) National Doubles Champion in 2000 and was also inducted into the Broward County Youth Leaders Hall of Fame the same year. She has held a top 25 national sport bowling average since 2002, with top 3 national honor scores for high series and high game in 2002.

Rachel received her Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science and Geography from Florida State in 2003. And she is currently working on staff at FSU as Operations Manager in the Office of Student Financial Services. She enjoys spending time with her husband, Raymond, and his two children, Kellie and Kyle.

 

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Coach

Josh Guinand was a four year FSU bowler from 2003-2007. He made numerous all tournament teams during his career at FSU as well as having a successful youth bowling career. Josh is a PBA regional tour member and is working on his MBA at the University of South Florida.

 

Michelle Kendrick

Coach

Michelle Kendrick was a four year bowler for FSU from 2004-2008. She was President of the Bowling Club during her last two years. She is a three time winner of the Marvin Overby Memorial Scholarship. In 2008 she advanced to the Intercollegiate Singles Championship and was a member of the Intercollegiate Team Championship team. She received her BS in Middle Grade Education from Thomas University and her MS in Mathematics Education from Florida State. Michelle is finishing her Doctorate in Math at FSU. She is married to Joey.