Stefanie Johnson

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Fun loving, dare devil , try anything once Mom of Two! I am originally from Cicero, Illinois but grew up in south Florida in Miami. I attended University of Central Florida (ago Knights!) where I arguably had the best 4 years of my life bowling for one of bowling’s greatest Pat Costello. I currently live in McKinney, Texas (about 30 minutes north of Dallas) and have been married to my Hubby Chris since 2013 and we have two amazing kiddos Levi (8) and Kenzie (5). My kids are my world and give my life so much more purpose.

Founder: TGIF This Girl is Fearless – Www.ThisGirlIsFearless.com

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Favorite things: Cupcakes, Glitter, Stars, Mascara, Unicorns, Nutcrackers, the Goo Goo Dolls and Hoop Earrings!

Who / What Got You Started in Bowling?

Well According to my mom I have been bowling since I was in her womb but technically it has been 34 years ❤️

I started bowling the typical Junior League on Saturdays with my older brother Keith at Piper Lanes in Miami, FL (RIP) but truly fell in love with the sport in High School. I bowled on the girls team my first three years and my senior year bowled with the boys at Miami Palmetto Senior High!

What Do You Love About the Sport?

Well even on some days when I hate it, I deep down LOVE it. Absolutely everything about it. The challenge, the friendships, the longevity, the coaching and everything in between. It’s one of the few sports that you can do your entire life regardless of your skill level. 🎳

Favorite Bowling Memory

Winning my third consecutive Junior Gold championship to end my Youth Career. What an adventure it was competing against the best and coming out on top. I have many many fond Team USA memories also — winning team event in Hong Kong back in 2011 and then also winning a doubles title with my best friend at the Pan Am Games in Peru in 2019. Bowling has been great to me.

Who is Your Favorite Bowler?

All time: Carolyn Dorin-Ballard and Lynda Barnes are my two all time favorites! I am blessed to call them two of my great friends that will forever be on my Christmas Card list 🎅🏼

Currently: Shannon O’Keefe. I adore her attitude, work ethic and approach to life. It’s admirable and I just think she’s the best.

Awards & Achievements

Rookie of the Year PWBA Tour 2015
18 time member of Team USA 2005-2022
4 time member of Junior Team USA 2000, 2004-2006
6 time World Champion 🏆
Inducted in to the Florida State Youth HOF 2006
Inducted in to the Miami HOF 2013