For anyone who's participated in our Bowling Leagues, Free Kids Bowling Lessons, or just visited the Bowling Counter at Spare Time Texas in Pflugerville, they all know Coach Dave Stanton.
Coach Dave arrived at Spare Time in Pflugerville in August of 2021, where he's worked consistently as one of our primary Bowling Counter attendants. If you ask most people though, they'll tell you his greatest role at Spare Time is the coaching and teaching he does throughout the year with the youth of the area. Not only has he coached bowlers at the high school and collegiate level, but he also hosts our Free Kids Bowling Lessons throughout the year, as well as oversees our Youth Clubs and Leagues.
"Spare Time has given me an opportunity to expand my horizons as a bowling coach. I really enjoy working with the kid's lessons. The best part is sharing that moment with them, standing at the foul line, when they're knocking down pins without the assistance of bumpers. I wish everyone could experience that moment."
- Coach Dave Stanton
But it's not just the kids that Coach Dave loves helping. He's always ready and willing to offer wisdom and advice to beginners and experienced bowlers alike. "One of the most interesting aspects of my job here at Spare Time is meeting and sharing experiences with both my fellow team members and our guests," says Coach Dave. "I think they appreciate the time that I spend working with and coaching both kids and individuals with a variety of abilities."
Outside of coaching, one of his biggest hobbies is collecting baseball cards, with a collection in the hundreds of thousands! "I've lost track of how many," he says, "Heck, I once traded 100,000 cards for a single card." One of his favorite aspects of his collecting hobby is attempting to collect autographs from players, often at minor league baseball games.
When you ask him what he's most grateful for, though, the answer comes quickly. "My family and friends. It's taken a while, but I'm starting to learn that the 'what and where' are not as important as the 'who, when, and why.' Time goes by too fast." However, there are still plenty of things he looks forward to each day. "Throwing that last strike and finally rolling a 300-game wouldn't be a bad day. Maybe some BBQ, tacos, or a good chocolate shake."
