Jake was introduced to the shotgun sports after breaking his hips when he was 11, which forced him into a wheelchair for 23 months. He saw a shooting program on one of the outdoor networks and thought that it was something he could do from a chair. Jake started shooting ATA from a chair, and progressed to international when he was able to walk again. He loves being in the outdoors because nothing clears his mind like sitting in the woods or on a boat. Jake was part of Lindenwood University's history of success having graduated from there in 2012 after being a part of four ACUI National Championships for the Lions from 2009-12.
Competition Highlights:
2017 Fall Selection, Silver Medalist
2017 World Championships Team Member
2017 Qatar Open, First Place
2016 Fall Selection Match Champion
2015 Shotgun Team Selection, Silver Medalist
2014 Championship of the Americas, Silver Medalist - shot a perfect 125 in qualification to tie World Record
2014 USA Shooting National Championships, Gold Medalist
2014 Fall Selection, Silver Medalist
2014 Spring Selection, Bronze Medalist
2013 Granada World Cup, Sixth Place
2013 World Clay Target Championships Team Member
2013 Spring Selection Match, Bronze Medalist
2013 National Championships, Bronze Medalist
2010 World Championships Junior Team, Silver Medalist (w/ M. Gossett)