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Lindenwood Shooting Sports Team Digital Tour

Lindenwood University

  • Located in St. Charles, MO on a 500 Acre Campus
  • Founded in 1827; Oldest University in Western USA
  • 131 degree programs to approximately 10,000
  • Average Scores: 3.32 GPA; 21 ACT
Original gate to "Lindenwood College," as it was known then
New Gate to "Lindenwood University"
Sean McLelland Mission, Texas 2008 Olympian

"Probably the most memorable trip was when we went to Raton, NM for a shoot. Shooting at the Olympic selection match in Colorado Springs was awesome. In addition, the Alumni shoot and Hall of Fame get together in 2016 was really great. I still talk to all those guys almost every day." Tyler Smith Class of 2008 Paris, TN

academics

Lindenwood University is committed to providing a world-class education that is accessible and affordable to students. With an average student-faculty ratio of 10:1 and a strong student support and tutoring program, student athletes can get the help they need to succeed off the pitch.

Our outstanding library and academic resource center opened in 2016!

Top 5 Majors: Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Exercise Science, Psychology, Elementary Education

74% of full-time faculty have a PhD or other terminal degree.

We Are Lindenwood Shotgun Sports

"Traveling and competing throughout the country with teammates that became lifelong friends. When we weren’t shooting targets many of weekends were spent traveling the Midwest hunting game of all kinds." - Taylor Matheny (West Palm Beach, FL)

our roster

Jake Wallace
  1. Currently 50 Lindenwood Lions hail from all over the USA and beyond. Over a thirty-five states and multiple countries have represented in our team. No matter their background, our Lions care about each other, the program, and form life long friendships.
2009 Team Photo
  • 15 Division I Collegiate National Championships
  • 1 Division I Collegiate Runner up
  • 1 Division I Collegiate Bronze
  • 76 Team Division National Championships
  • 104 Division Individual Collegiate Champions
  • 2 Olympians
  • Multiple Team USA world cup participants

Freshman Collin Murer Granite Bay, CA

Tucson swept the podium
The Ladies as well
Historic buildings with modern amenities

We are fortunate to train at multiple Ranges including: August A. Bush shooting range, the Gateway Gun Club, Blackhawk Valley Sporting Clays Range, FLC Shooting Grounds, World Shooting and Recreational Complex, St Louis Skeet & Trap Club, Nilo Farms, Winchester Trap and Skeet Facility, and Strathalbyn Farms Shooting sports range.

"All the lifelong friends and contacts I’ve made will be a truly unforgettable experience. Lastly, traveling with the team across the country and being able to participate in a sport that I have a deep passion for."(Jake Ham Poteet, Tx)
Two Stand Alone Trap Fields in addition to 9 Combination Trap & Skeet
Clubhouse and indoor Pistol Range
Ashleigh Painter Competes at Gateway 2020
Training at Saint Louis Skeet & Trap

Competition

Lindenwood competes in ACUI, SCTP, ATA, NSCA, NSCA, FITASC, and USA Shooting sanctioned events along with Collegiate team tournaments. The team competes locally and across the country in sanctioned events.

Shawn Kemeter wins the PSCA Collegiate Challenge, Lindenwood wins the alumni event, Travis Mears pops in with all of his National championship rings and Julia Stallings (transferred to Lindenwood after freshman year at Alabama) wins the Ladies event.

Alumni

"We Take great pride in our Alum Student-Athletes, administration and coaches that were pioneers in the Collegiate Shotgun sports that has allowed the proliferation on the sport." Michael Elam (Saint Charles, MO)
Mike Elam with Travis Mears. While at Lindenwood Travis took part in 5 National Team Championships, 12 Individual Collegiate National Championships and completed his undergrad and MBA. Travis is the President of the Defender Outdoors Clay Sports Ranch.
John Barnes Vice President of Operations at Briley Mfg.

Coaches: Joe Steenbergen, Don Rayfield, Steve Wirth, Ted & Monica Wilson, Michael Elam, Shawn Dulohery, Steve Wolk, Kyle Wampler, Craig Hancock, Damian Giles, Tim Smith, Mike Bolinger, and Tom Ruck along with a plethora of volunteers has assisted in the successes in this program.

John Shockley, Jessica Forbes, Travis Mears, Tyler Smith, Jenna McLean, John Barns and Josh White class of 2009. Inducted into the Lindenwood University Athletic Hall of Fame 2016.
National Championship trophy (left), and the team at the presidents house celebrating a National Championship with the president of the University (right).
"I met some of my favorite people in the world who are still some of my best friends today because of Lindenwood. We may all be living across the country now, but I created so many friendships that will last a lifetime."(Ashley Swift Saint Charles, MO)
Graduation is always a bitter sweet time for the members of the team, many have gone on to completer their masters at Lindenwood.

Strength & ConditioNing

A University assigned Athletic Performance Coach uses our fantastic 5,000 square foot facility to build our Lions into their best. Our Performances Center includes:

  • 20 Olympic Platforms
  • Mobility and Warmup Areas
  • Functional Training & Rehab Equipment
  • Dumbell and free weight stations

The Team also participates in team Building activities in the Evans commons

Application, Evaluation, Decision

Committing to a college program is a big step. We'll guide you through it.

2018 National Championships at the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio, TX

decision

Grueling trainings, long hours traveling, early morning class, is it for you? Once you understand your cost of attendance, it's time to decide. Should you choose Lindenwood, you'll be sent a roster agreement and be expected to pay your enrollment deposit. Before you know it, you'll be on campus and having the collegiate shooting experience you never thought possible.

Questions?

Call or Text 314-973-7430

"Go Lions"