IBPSIA is proud to announce that Ruben Ghiragossian has been selected as the 2026 recipient of the prestigious IBPSIA Ambassador Award.
The IBPSIA Ambassador Award honors a distinguished individual whose lifelong dedication to the sport of bowling, continued industry involvement, and unwavering commitment to advancing the pro shop profession have left a lasting impact on the bowling community. Few embody that spirit more completely than Ruben Ghiragossian.
A lifelong student and steward of the game, Ruben has spent decades dedicating himself to bowling education, lane play analysis, athlete development, and technical advancement within the sport. As a key leader and instructor at the Kegel Training Center, Ruben has helped educate thousands of bowlers, coaches, pro shop operators, and industry professionals on the intricate relationship between lane conditions, ball motion, physical game, and equipment performance.
Widely respected for his technical expertise and ability to teach complex concepts in practical ways, Ruben has become one of the industry’s foremost authorities in the areas of lane play and bowling performance analysis. His educational impact has helped shape not only bowlers, but also the next generation of coaches and pro shop professionals.
Throughout his distinguished career, Ruben’s accomplishments include:
- Senior Instructor & Educator at the Kegel Training Center
- Internationally recognized expert in lane play, ball motion, & performance analysis
- Conducted hundreds of educational seminars & training Programs, worldwide
- Mentored countless bowlers, coaches, & pro shop professionals
- Instrumental in advancing modern understanding of lane transition & ball reaction theory
- Key contributor to educational curriculum used by coaches & pro shop operators globally
- Longtime advocate for stronger collaboration between coaches & pro shop professionals
- Dedicated supporter of continuing education throughout the bowling industry
What makes Ruben especially deserving of this recognition is not simply his extensive résumé, but his continued passion for sharing knowledge, mentoring others, and helping elevate everyone around him. Even after decades of service to the sport, he remains actively engaged in the daily advancement of bowling education and pro shop development.
His passion for the game, enthusiasm for teaching, and commitment to innovation continue to inspire both seasoned professionals and newcomers alike.
The IBPSIA Ambassador Award recognizes those rare individuals whose lifelong contributions transcend titles and positions, those who leave the bowling industry better than they found it through service, mentorship, and relentless dedication. Ruben Ghiragossian is one of those individuals.
Please join IBPSIA in congratulating Ruben Ghiragossian on this well-deserved honor and thanking him for his extraordinary commitment to the bowling industry.
Congratulations, Ruben!