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Throwing Athlete of the Month
Branson Rigdon
February 2026
Branson is one of the hardest workers in youth sports. She attends Piedmont Middle School where she excels in soccer and softball and is also a state champion wrestler! She is an elite catcher for her travel softball team, Oklahoma Athletics Premier 2030.
Branson is a true leader on and off the field. She is selfless and humble.She trains and competes year round. Over the winter, she participated inher first arm-care program with a throwing coach, where she improved her shoulder strength and increased her throwing velocity!
Nominate a Golden Arm Athlete
- Do you know a throwing athlete who has put in the work behind the scenes so they can deliver on the field? – We want to acknowledge throwing athletes who have put in the dedication and discipline to improve their arm strength.
- We encourage parents, players, coaches, trainers, etc. to nominate a throwing athlete who has exemplified a Golden Arm this month.
- Throwing athletes from many sports including baseball, softball, football, gymnastics, track and field, volleyball etc. are eligible
- Athletes will be voted on by the members of the Oklahoma Throwing Athlete Association each month and be recognized through social media. They will also receive an Arm Care Package that includes an OTAA T-shirt, Jaeger Sports Bands and other rewards.





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