From an interview with Bowling Press Pro (BPP) on June 21, 2002

BPP: So, the media says you are retired…are you?

ALETA: "Not fully, but I am from full-time touring."

BPP: What has been the response?

ALETA: "People tell me that they are sad to see me retire which is kind of a nice feeling that people enjoyed watching my career. I thought it was really cool when I read the June issue of Bowling Digest and in the letters it was very nice that someone thought enough of my career that they would write in and say that they will miss me. It was called "Sill-y Love Songs…"

BPP: Why have you stepped back?

ALETA: "I've stepped back because I wasn't bowling well enough to make a living. I could not stay out there to make my changes because there is not enough money out there right now unless you finish in the top 5 to get compensated while making those changes."

BPP: Why do you have to make changes to your game?

ALETA: "Because of the condition that they (PWBA) put out on the lanes. It was very hard for me with the sport pattern and the amount of oil that they decided to put out. My ball speed has always been slower, and the angle of the ball off my hand was not enough right to left. I worked hard to make changes early last year, and made the last 7 cuts of the spring tour, but broke even, financially. I was bowling pretty well and putting things together, but, because I made no money, I started to pick everything apart to try to get into the top 5. I felt confident that I could make those changes necessary to hit the conditions, but it would take a while to change my muscle memory. There just was not enough money for me to stay out there while making the changes I needed to make."

BPP: What is it like for you to step away from full-time bowling?

ALETA: "It's alright for me. You know, at first it felt different because for the last 21 years that was my life to get ready and go bowl on tour. This year, I was not getting ready to go on tour, and that was kinda strange. But, it's O.K. There is nothing wrong with change."

BPP: Is the change agreeing with you?

ALETA: "Yes, it's agreeing with me a lot. I am enjoying what I am doing right now. It is new and exciting and we just enjoy working with people. We have a lot to share with bowlers. And we are privileged to learn from the best in the industry, whether it is in coaching or with regards to the latest in ball fit or ball layouts. We will always continue to network to learn the latest and provide the best for our students."

BPP: What are you doing now?

ALETA: "I am currently working with my new company, Your Bowling Coach, Inc., along with my partner, Michelle Mullen. We both have been passionate about coaching for over 15 years, Michelle has just been doing it more full-time than I have. Now, we are combining our experience, both on tour and in coaching, to develop a full menu of coaching programs for bowlers of all interest and skill levels, who want to bowl better. Bowling is more fun when you bowl better."

BPP: How is it going?

ALETA: "It's going really good. Community Bowling Centers, and there are 22 of them in the area, help us reach bowlers. It is a lot of work, getting it off the ground, but it is worth it. Working with so many bowlers who love this game, and watching them improve is awesome. Getting exposure is the challenge in any new business, but word of mouth is really helping us reach more bowlers."

BPP: What's new?

ALETA: "Ebonite is behind me in my transition from bowling to full-time coaching, and is offering, until Sept 15, 2002, a rebate on a new Ebonite ball for any of our YBC students. They value the need for coaching, as does Community Bowling Centers and we have for years. They want to give an incentive for bowlers to take lessons so that they can learn to bowl better and enjoy the game more."