Storm Products is excited to announce twelve new members to the Storm JR. Team (formerly known as Team Evolution). This team consists of ambassadors who participate in Storm's youth bowling initiatives, demonstrate an enthusiasm for the sport of bowling, and have shown loyalty to the principles of the Evolution Program.

The Storm JR. Team is reserved for a select group of exceptional youth players who have actively engaged in the monthly lessons of the Evolution Program and remain loyal to Storm Products through their equipment choices and brand support. The members of the Storm JR. Team are among the top players in their respective age groups nationwide. They maintain outstanding academic performance, engage in community service, treat others with respect, conduct themselves with the highest integrity, and actively encourage other young athletes to join the sport of bowling in their local communities.

Leanne Hulsenberg, a USBC and PWBA Hall of Fame Member who serves as the Tournament and Events Manager at Storm Products, leads the Storm JR. Team and Evolution Program.

"The Storm JR. Team continues to serve as a vital platform for ambitious young bowlers aiming to compete at the highest levels of our sport. It bridges the gap between aspiring youth athletes and our professional team, nurturing their dreams of future professional careers," Hulsenberg stated. "These junior team members are not just athletes; they're ambassadors who inspire their peers, showcasing how bowling can positively shape young lives both on and off the lanes."

The current athletes on the Storm JR. Team are Katelyn Abigania, Anna Antony, Malia Briggs, Alex Crowley, Brady McDonough, Matteo Quintero, Abigail Starkey, Eliana Occhino, Ernesto Reynoso, Rush Steen, Kaitlyn Stull, and Jos Weems.

The athletes joining the Storm JR. Team in our Fall 2024 additions are Alyssa Bechtol, Ryan Burgess, Alexa Escamilla, Lindsay Greim, Emmanuel Guevara, Micah Jensen, Taylor Kretz, Dohoon Kwon, Christian Mouton, Savannah Portillo, Larielle Tharps, and Aiden Watts.

"The Storm JR. Team have consistently demonstrated their commitment to bowling through their exceptional performance in the Evolution Program, their loyalty to Storm Products, and their pursuit of excellence in the sport," Hulsenberg remarked. "What truly sets them apart is their ability to inspire and motivate their peers, effectively becoming young ambassadors for the sport. Their passion is contagious, encouraging more youth to discover the rewards and opportunities that bowling offers."

The Storm JR. Team program involves each athlete's parent or legal guardian as an integral part of the process. Both the athletes and their support systems are fully engaged with the program as these young bowlers continue to progress toward their future in the sport.

DOHOON KWON
Accomplishments:

5-Time SYC Champion
PBA Jr. Nationals Champion
WYBT Champion
JBT Champion
7th Place in the 2022 PBA Regional Jim Kent Memorial Tournament
Home State: Washington

Favorite Food: Sushi

Favorite Subject In School: Physics

Favorite Storm Ball: Summit

What are you known for: I always try to keep myself calm. I try to have a poker face because when I always get ahead of myself, I make silly mistakes.

Fun Fact: I started bowling because my parents owned a restaurant next to the bowling alley, so I went there everyday to practice. I speak Japanese, Korean, and English. When I become a professional bowler, I can travel to these countries and have no problem. When I was in Korea I did taekwondo for 6 years and I was the 2nd black belt.

“I always dreamed of becoming a member of Team Storm which will help me a step closer to becoming a professional bowler. It still feels really incredible and is just unbelievable, I am really thankful for this amazing opportunity.”

This story is written By Blair Blumensheid of Strom Bowling.  To read more about the incredible Youth Bowlers selected to the team, CLICK HERE