Individual Instruction

Over the past 15 years of shooting competitive archery, I have developed a specific philosophy regarding proper bow tuning, form, execution of the shot, and the mental aspect of archery. I believe that every archer deserves individual hands-on instruction to help them progress to their highest level of achievement. One reason this website has been developed is to assist archers of varying levels to obtain the training and personal instruction they need to allow them to become more competitive in this rapidly changing sport.

I have advanced through the NAA Certified Coaching School to a Level 3, and I have coached numerous students to outstanding success. For example, Shawn Rice (Olympic Recurve), Steve Colman (Senior Bowhunter Freestyle), Russell Payne (Pro Male Freestyle), Mary Zorn Hamm, Georgianna Witt Braden (Female Freestyle), Travis Cavazo (Young Adult), Ashley Rogas (Cub Freestyle), and Amanda Rafaeli.

I am usually available for full-day or half-day lessons, which are tailored to address the needs of the student. I have coached students who were not in Texas or who could not travel to Houston, so we worked together over the internet and the phone. I have also created an instructional DVD entitled "Straight Talk with Michael Braden." The DVD is available through Lancaster Archery Supply. I am working on a follow up DVD to help archers set up and tune their own bow.
During the year, I also give seminars or group lessons to archers. If you are interested in attending or hosting a seminar, please contact me.