Builder
In the early-1990’s, after decades of bowling and many exceptional competition achievements, Lucien Casagrande decided to give back to the sport by sharing his knowledge and experience with Manitoban and Canadian bowlers through coaching. While serving on the MTF High Performance Committee, hosting seminars for youth and senior adults, he began coaching our MTF provincial teams in mid-1990s.
After a few years of coaching the MTF Provincial Team to CTF Team Trials, Lucien was recognized in 1999 by CTF while serving as Team Manager/Assistant Coach for the Pan American Games that were being held in Winnipeg. Soon after, he was chosen as Assistant coach under Craig Woodhouse for the next 2 years.
In 2002, Lucien was appointed as CTF Head Coach of the National Women’s Team. Then, he was chosen in 2005 as the Head Coach of the Men’s Team which he did over the next 9 years, as well as a couple of international tournaments with the National Youth contingent.
Coaching Credentials
- NCCP Level III Certification – 1998
- USA Coaching – Silver Level – 2003
- Many Technical Seminars
During his years of National Team coaching, Lucien ran training camps which was difficult to do with athletes from across Canada. To alleviate this barrier and better serve the bowlers, Lucien designed and developed a manual for long-distance remote coaching for the CTF National Team Contingents.
Lucien served a National coach for over 14 years, coaching at 34 International Competitions in 18 countries, in which our teams captured over 100 medals:
Argentina Australia Canada
Costa Rico Columbia Denmark
Dom. Republic El Salvador x 2 Germany
Guam Guatemala Malaysia
Mexico x 2 Netherlands Puerto Rico x 2
South Korea Thailand USA (14 x T of A)
Associations
Manitoba Tenpin Bowling Coaches Association
Lucien was instrumental in establishing the MTBCA and was a founding member and first President of the association. Designed the MTBCA Logo “Teach, Learn, Respect.”
2001-03 President
2003-15 Director
2006-15 MTBCA Representative to the MTF Board
Bowling Hall of Fame of Manitoba Committee
2008-Present Director
Manitoba Tenpin Federation
1990’s MTF High Performance Committee
2006-15 Director
Manitoba Classic Bowlers Association
4 fours Tournament Committee
Awards & Contributions
20+ YEARS -Sponsored the WTBA Marrinelli Tournament
CTF Team Trials – Sponsored Top Manitoban
MPJBA – Sponsored Youth Championships
1997 MTF Volunteer of the Year
2006 MTBCA Coach of the Year
2012 MTBCA Coach of the Year
2016 MTF Long-Term Volunteer Service
Award
1998-2013 Countless Sport Manitoba Order of
Excellence Awards for Coaching
Lucien continued to coach with CTF until his retirement in 2013. He still continues to be involved in our sport, currently serving on the Bowling Hall of Fame of Manitoba Committee.
