I know some of you lurk on the Collegebowling forum.
One of the Webber Int freshmen just post what they have to sign to bowl there:
The WIU Bowling Program contract is as follows (you will receive a hardcopy to
sign upon arrival):
I understand I am a scholar-athlete. As a scholarship recipient of the Webber
International University program, I have many responsibilities. In signing this
document, I am agreeing to be bound by these expectations formally.
I understand that my first priority to the program is academic success. I
will strive for excellence in the classroom on a daily basis. As with our goal
to be at our best on the lanes, my objective is to represent the bowling program
as an outstanding academic team. Accordingly, I will ensure that I create
adequate time to study and be prepared for all classes, class assignments and
class assessments. Our team GPA goal is 3.5 or higher. USBC Collegiate has a
2.0 minimum. Our team minimum GPA is 2.5 to be eligible for participating with
the travel team. A bowler who earns less than a 2.5 will be suspended
immediately from travel team competition for one semester. A bowler receiving
between 2.0 and 2.49 will be eligible to practice with the team. Anyone failing
to earn a 2.0, will be suspended immediately from the team for one full semester
and not able to practice with the team. Two consecutive semesters under 2.0
will result in a loss of scholarship.
I further understand that I have an obligation to the program to attend every
practice, individual, team as well as fitness. I understand that missing
practice of any kind will result in a suspension from the next tournament. I
will not ask to be exempt from practice because a lack of planning or wasted
time that could have been used for studying. Emergency situations arise and
will be dealt with on an individual basis. All three coaches should be notified
if you are going to miss practice for an actual emergency.
I understand that the Webber International University bowling program is
designed to have maximum impact as a complete holistic system. Accordingly, I
promise to give 100% effort, 100% of the time and do all requested tasks to the
best of my ability. If I choose not to complete what is asked of me, I
understand that this will be seen as a selfish act and will purposefully
undermine team unity and team program quality. Moreover, if I choose to do my
own thing, I understand that I will be suspended from team competition for two
months. Multiple violations will result in a loss of one's scholarship and
removal from the team.
I understand how valuable a sponsorship from a major bowling ball manufacturer
is to our program. Individual and team loyalty has long-term benefits for the
team as well as myself. Accordingly, I will bowl EXCLUSIVELY with EBONITE brand
equipment year-round, during the season as well as during the pre and
post-season. If I choose to disregard this responsibility and bowl with another
company's equipment, I understand that I will be suspended from team competition
for two months. Multiple violations will result in a loss of one's scholarship
and removal from the team. This required use does not include Hammer, Columbia
or Track.
I understand that the WIU coaching staff members are the coaches of this
program that I chose to attend. When working with any other coach (national
team, international event, local coach, etc.), I will communicate the physical
game goals, to this individual, that are consistent with the changes made by
program coaches. I will also request that these coaches communicate directly
with the WIU coaches via phone, e-mail or both to ensure a consistency of
approach between these coaches.
I understand that I have a responsibility to pay practice fees and ball fees
in a timely manner.
So...you have keep a 2.5, bowl only as team player and use the Ebonite brand all year round, or your a goner?
I like the last part about communicating only the game goals to your own coach at home. Hey, Jenny, how would you like to have Tom only "communicate" the programs coaching changes and he call us when he sees you?
That's pretty stupid.  That ether shows a level of coaching arrogance or insecurity.  I've always said the best coach is someone who knows your game the best.  Doesn't have to be a gold level coach.  In Brian Valenta's case it was his mom.

Oh, yeah, don't forget to pay those practice fees in a timely manor.

Dolph