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
"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.
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
our roster
- 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.
- 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
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.
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)
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.
"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)
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