Lake Wales, FL – January 2023: It is with great sadness that we inform you that Randall “Randy” Stoughton passed away on January 8, 2023.
Randy was a USBC Gold level coach and had worked in the Kegel Training Center since 2003. Along his tenure, he was the Head Coach of the Webber International University Women’s team. Starting in 2010, the first year of the program, he led the team to the first of its ITC Championships followed by two more in 2012 and 2016. He also coached the team to victory in the NAIA Championships in 2013 and 2014. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oakPpMkmzUk
Prior to his work at the Kegel Training Center, he served in other roles throughout the bowling industry.
The Indianapolis native bowled on the PBA tour from 1982 to 1986 including a TV appearance on the 1986 Lite Beer Open: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_juukGN2xro
Between 1987 and 1990 he was the Ball Driller for Player Services. During this time, it was estimated that he drilled over 100,000 bowling balls.
From 1991 to 2002 (excluding 1997) he was the Sales Manager for Ebonite International for the Southern Region. As part of this he was also a Tour representative for the PBA and PWBA tours.
In 1997 he served as the Player Services Director on the PBA Tour.
Del Warren, Vice President of the Kegel Training Center and long-time friend of Randy shares, “We are all deeply saddened by Randy's passing. He has been a vital part of the success of the Kegel Training Center. Randy was deeply devoted to bowling and to everyone he worked with and coached. He was our gentle giant!”
Randy will forever be remembered by his coworkers for his passion for coaching and the sport of bowling.
There will be a celebration of life on Feb 12 from 11am - 4pm. To RSVP visit: https://www.kegeltrainingcenter.com/randycelebration
