Meet The Team
We have one goal - provide you the best equipment and service, that suits your needs. Period.
Our Values
Passion and Expertise
We genuinely love the sport of bowling. Our goal is to use that passion, and help as many bowlers as we can to improve their game. With over 100 years of combined experience, if you leave our shop with the best products, and feeling our full investment in your success - we did our job.​​
Community Driven
We don't believe in the "if you shop here, you can't talk to so-and-so" mentality you may see outside our doors. We champion the sport of bowling, and ALL bowlers that participate, regardless of skill-level, ball company preference, and especially, whomever they choose to drill their equipment.
Personalized Service
Everyone that steps through our doors is treated like family. Beginner, or seasoned bowler alike, we are here to help everyone. Feel free to stop by, chat about your goals, whether it's lane play, physical game, or arsenal selection and let's see how we can assist!
Quality of Service
We admit - we are not perfect. In the rare occurrence we don't get something right - LET US KNOW. We are fully committed to ensuring you get what you need both on and off the lanes. If there is a way we can improve the quality of our services for you, we are all ears and welcome any and all feedback.
The Pro's at
Begin'rs to Pro's
Brad Buckert
Owner (Godfather of Rochester Pro Shops)
Bowling Product Specialist
Fitting & Drilling
Lane Play
Engraving & Awards
With an incredible 41 years in the pro shop business, Brad has been a cornerstone of the Rochester bowling community since August 1, 1984. As the longtime owner of Beginr’s to Pro’s Pro Shop, his passion for the sport and dedication to helping others has defined his career.
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Brad entered the business to turn his love for bowling into a profession — and it shows. Combining a background in math and physics, he became an early pioneer in understanding and applying advanced ball dynamics and layouts to match each bowler’s unique style. His forward-thinking approach continues to help countless bowlers improve their game and reach new levels of success.
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A bowler for over 52 years, Brad’s personal highlights include three 300 games and an 811 series, though he’s always prioritized helping others over chasing his own accolades. His impact extends nationally, earning the IBPSIA Presidential Award for Pro Shop Excellence (2012) and recognition for starting the first youth sport bowling league in the country. Brad has spent the majority of his career dedicated to youth bowling, coaching both High School and College Bowling, most notably leading the RIT Bowling Team to two top ten National finishes.
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Off the lanes, Brad is a devoted baseball and hockey fan, cheering for the Mariners, Blue Jays, Phillies, Avalanche, and Bruins. He loves spending time with family, especially coaching his grandson in baseball, collecting vintage sports cards, and enjoying simulation sports games.
Brian O'Mara
Professional Ball Technician
Bowling Product Specialist
Fitting & Drilling
Lane Play
With over 40 years in the pro shop business, Brian brings unmatched knowledge and passion to every bowler he helps. Having run the pro shop for the Dick Ritger Bowling Academy, Brian specializes in precision ball fitting and layout design — making sure your equipment matches your game perfectly. His deep understanding of ball motion and reaction helps bowlers get the most out of every shot.
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A lifelong bowler since age eight, Brian’s love for the sport runs deep. His accomplishments include an 846 high series, multiple 300 games (including 1x 800 and 4x 300’s on sport conditions), and induction into the Rochester USBC Hall of Fame for Outstanding Achievement. Twice named GRABPA Men’s Travel League Bowler of the Year, and a Hammer Staffer for 23 years, Brian knows what it takes to perform at the highest level.
What drives him most is helping others reach their goals — whether it’s a personal best or a tournament win. Off the lanes, Brian’s a dedicated Buffalo Sabres fan, enjoys golfing, hiking, and adventures with his girlfriend Valerie, and cheers on the Rochester Americans, LA Rams, and Boston Red Sox.
Josh Kierpiec
Co-owner
Bowling Product Specialist
Lane Play
Social Media
Engraving & Awards
The newest face at Beginr’s to Pro’s, Josh has been in the pro shop business since May 2025, but his passion for bowling spans decades. A lifelong bowler since age six, Josh combines deep technical knowledge of ball dynamics, layouts, and lane play with a modern approach to business — managing the shop’s social media, website, marketing, and engraving services.
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For Josh, bowling is more than a sport — it’s about growth, connection, and helping others succeed. He thrives on seeing bowlers learn, apply new knowledge, and achieve their goals. “When someone figures it out and finds success — it gives me goosebumps,” he says.
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On the lanes, Josh boasts multiple 300 games and 800 series, including three 300s and a high of 792 on sport conditions. He’s a former RIT Bowling Team member, helping secure 3rd and 8th place national finishes, and has proven himself among the best with a Denver Masters title and two USBC Masters cashes, including a 33rd-48th place finish.
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Off the lanes, Josh is a Principal Engineering Lead at Blizzard Entertainment, a dedicated Buffalo Bills and Yankees fan, and enjoys CrossFit, weightlifting, and spending time with his girlfriend Eddaliz.
