From an interview with Bowling Press Pro (BPP) on February 8, 2001

BPP: You've recently expanded your bowling instruction career into an alliance with PBI schools. Why did you choose to teach students with Michelle and Don of PBI?

ALETA: "I saw their program and it is very informative and it is very helpful to bowlers trying to get better. It seems like they (PBI instructors) have a good time while in school as do the students. We get to coach bowlers who are not advanced at all to bowlers who are advanced. All of them seem to enjoy the program because it is presented in a relaxed comfortable way. Michelle jokes with the students to make everyone feel at ease. There are other schools out there, but I really think, that for today's conditions with today's equipment, PBI is the school to go to no matter what level of bowler you are."

BPP: What do you like most about teaching bowling?

ALETA: "I just like to see the progress of bowlers and to see them excel. Some go from not being happy and struggling to getting better and improving. Then they're excited and they tell me how well they're doing. It's gratifying. Actually, it is challenging to coach people and find out the problems. I really love to work. A lot of times people are intimidated to come to a professional or they are afraid they are not good enough to see us. That is NOT the case at all. We love to work with beginner bowlers. I love to see their game shaping and taking form. It is fun to watch that and know I helped shape the game of that bowler."

BPP: Who is your coach?

ALETA: "Randy Stoughton of Ebonite coaches me some, and, well, I guess Michelle is my coach. By teaching with Michelle and being around her I would say she is my main coach. I really believe people need to have a trained eye in the back of your head.

BPP: So it is even important for pro to be coached. Do most pros have coaches?

ALETA: "Yeah, I think they do. We're able to see the best in the country by touring. I've always been looking for that help. Like Carolyn (Dorin-Ballard), she is so good and keeps improving, she has Del (Ballard) who pushes and works with her every day every year. In fact, when I was married, my husband worked with me every day and shaped my game. He pushed me to practice and improve. Now Michelle pushes me. Ball reps help, too. Michelle (Mullen) will be going out on the road to tour next year so she won't be able to coach me when she is bowling. So, the ball reps will be my guides somewhat. If people - bowlers of all abilities - would just realize that to have some lessons would drastically improve their games and then their averages would go up. With PBI we are trying to get people to see that. Here we are, professionals and teachers, and we are offering lessons. People take golf lessons all the time. We hope more bowlers will try out lessons from us."

BPP: I've heard a rumor that Ebonite might become the umbrella sponsor for the PWBA (Professional Women's Bowling Association) tour to replace Sam's Town hotel and casino in Las Vegas. Is this true?

ALETA: "I have not heard that one and I just talked to Bob Reid the other day. I haven't heard anything lately since the PWBA had a strategic planning meeting in Las Vegas a while back."

BPP: How are you enjoying handing out the "Sillion Dollar" bills? What is the public's reaction?

ALETA: "I love handing them out. People get the biggest kick out of it. They think it's the neatest idea for a business card. I think they get the connection with the million dollar bill (the money) and me being the first woman to earn a million dollars through being a pro bowler. Overall, they think it is the coolest thing.

BPP: Okay, on a more personal note, what fun things have you been doing in the off season?

ALETA: "Well, I haven't been doing much of anything fun unfortunately. I have been going back and forth to Chicago to teach, and I've been teaching a lot here. I really have just been taking care of all the personal business I never have time for while touring. I'm looking forward to things settling down soon.