02/28/07

A Little About Michael Braden

Michael Braden has competed in archery for 16 years; he turned pro in 1996 and has since won 7 National Titles. He shot on the Hoyt Pro Staff for 10 years and has signed with Mathew's for 07.  He has competed successfully in 3-D, indoor and outdoor spots, and FITA. He has advanced through the NAA Certified Coaching School to a level 3. Michael is also an avid Bowhunter.

Career Highlights:

2007

Aggie Invitational, College Station, TX - 1st Place

ASA Iowa Pro/Am, Mason City, IA - Tied for 5th Place

World Indoor Trials, Hillsboro, TX - Tied for 7th Place

Lancaster Open, Lancaster, PA - 11th Place

ASA Florida Pro/AM, Gainesville, FL - 13th Place

World Archery Festival, Las Vegas, NV - 38th Place

TFAA State Indoor Championship, Temple, TX - 1st Place

2006

ASA Augusta, GA - 1st Place

Oakridge, TN - 2nd Place

ASA Metropolis, IL - 3rd Place

ASA Classic Columbus, GA - 6th Place

IBO Worlds Snowshoe, WV - 2nd Place

NFAA Unmarked 3-D Nationals Yankton, SD - 2nd Place

NFAA Outdoor Nationals Yankton, SD - 5th Place

Competed in 19 National Tournaments and had 13 top 10 finishes

2005

NFAA Unmarked 3-D Nationals - 1st Place with a score of 672

 ASA Oakridge, TN - 2nd Place

ASA Gainesville, FL - 3rd Place

NFAA Outdoor Nationals Yankton, SD - 4th Place

IBO Worlds Snowshoe, WV - 6th Place

Competed in 19 National Tournaments and had 12 top 10 finishes

2004

ASA Kinder, LA - 1st Place

IBO 1st Leg National Triple Crown, Bedford, IN - 1st Place

IBO 2nd Leg National Triple Crown McKean, PA - 1st Place

IBO National Triple Crown Champion

IBO National Triple Crown Team Champion

IBO Worlds Snowshoe, WV - 3rd Place

2003

NFAA Male Shooter of the Year

Shot the first ever perfect score on an indoor 3-D, scoring all 12’s

2002

ASA Oakridge, TN - 1st Place

ASA Battle Creek, MI - 2nd Place

NFAA Indoor Nationals 1st Place tie (600-120x’s) - 2nd after shoot-off

TFAA Texas State Indoor - 1st Place (600-120x’s new state record)

2001

Indoor Nationals - 3rd Place (600-119x’s)

1999

Indoor Nationals - 1st Place Tie (600-119x’s 2nd Place after shoot-off)

Cabela's Shooter of the Year - 2nd Place Overall

1997

Hoyt Pro Male Shooter of the Year

Cabela's Shooter of the Year - 2nd Place Overall

ASA Roanoke, VA - 1st Place

1996

ASA Rookie of the Year