LONE STAR SELECT SHOOTING TEAM
MEET THE COACHES
Ron Ingels, Head Coach
Head Coach Ron Ingels founded LSSST in July 2020. Throughout his career, Ron has coached for Ridge Point High School, taught karate, and led several youth sports teams. He is a Master Class NSCA shooter, a Certified NSCA Level III Instructor, and currently serves on the board of the Texas Sporting Clays Association (TSCA), where he also chairs the Youth Shooting Committee.
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Shyuemin Pang, Assistant Coach
Shyuemin joined the Lone Star Select Shooting Team as a coach in 2021. His coaching journey began in 2015, and he earned his Level III NSSA (skeet) certification in 2023. He is currently advancing through his NSCA (sporting clays) coaching certifications, having completed his Level I certification in 2024. Outside of LSSST, Shyuemin serves as an SCTP State Advisor and Range Day Trainer, certifying Texas SCTP coaches across Houston, Austin, and Dallas since 2021. He’s proud to be part of the LSSST family and looks forward to continuing his coaching journey with the Lone Star team!
Wade Berger, Assistant Coach
Wade began coaching youth shooting sports athletes in 2018. By 2019, he had stepped into the role of Head Coach for the Greater Houston Katy Dusters team. His coaching philosophy centers on teaching young athletes to handle and respect firearms safely, develop confidence and skill in the shooting sports, and recognize that with discipline and dedication, there are no limits to what they can achieve—both on the range and in life.
Austin Kiemsteadt, Assistant Coach
Austin began shooting sporting clays in 2016 under Coach Ron with the Ridge Point High School FFA team. Since then, he has earned numerous honors in the NSCA, including 4-time Open All-American recognition, 2-time Team USA Sporting Clays selection, and a spot on the 2020 Team USA FITASC roster. In 2021, Austin became a certified NSCA Level I Instructor and is eager to help LSSST team members sharpen their skills and reach new levels of success in the sport.
Dominic Grossi, Assistant Coach
Dominic has proudly represented the U.S. Sporting Clays Team for eight consecutive years, earning more than a dozen medals in international competition—including six at the World Sporting Clays Championships and eight at the World FITASC Championships. He has served as President of the Texas A&M Trap & Skeet Team, where he helped guide the team to its first Division I National Championship. Dominic credits his success to a disciplined approach and refined technique, and he’s eager to share his experience and insights with the Lone Star Select Shooting Team.
RJ Mehnert, Assistant Coach
RJ began shooting in 2002 and joined the Greater Houston Sports Club in 2005. He competed in skeet from 2005 to 2006, and after a five-year break, transitioned to sporting clays in 2012–2013. Over the past several years, RJ has continued to compete in sporting clays, achieving Master Class status and earning his NSCA Level I Instructor certification.
Savanna Barks, Assistant Coach
Savanna began her shooting career in 2019 as a freshman on a local 4-H team and joined LSSST in 2021. Now a Master Class shooter and Level I Certified Instructor, she has earned a spot on the NSCA Ladies All-American Team for three consecutive years and secured multiple podium finishes at NSCA Regional Events. In 2024, Savanna claimed the Lady Runner-Up title at the World Sporting Clays Championship and earned a place on the 2025 USA Sporting Clays Team.
Grace Mabry, Assistant Coach
Grace joined Coach Ron’s Ridge Point High School FFA team in 2018. Since then, she’s become a Master Class shooter, a three-time NSCA Lady All-American, and a certified NSCA Level I Instructor. She’s also a two-time member of the Texas A&M Trap and Skeet National Championship Team, earned multiple podium finishes in NSCA Championship Tour events, and claimed GHSC Lady Club Champion (2021–2022) and GHSC HOA Skeet Club Champion (2022) titles. Grace is excited to share her experience and passion with the LSSST team!
Connor Smock, Assistant Coach
Connor began shooting in 2012 with Katy 4-H and competed in his first NSCA event in 2014, quickly developing a passion for competing against shooters of all ages. He reached Master Class in 2017 after punching out of AA at Nationals. In 2024, Connor earned his NSCA Level I coaching certification and joined LSSST as a coach. He’s excited to share his experience and help the next generation of shooters build skills, confidence, and a lifelong love for the sport.
Blake Bajjali, Assistant Coach
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Cam Dickenson, Assistant Coach
Cam Dickinson began his shooting journey in 2017 with West Montgomery 4H. Over the years, he has competed in 4H, NSCA, and SCTP events—earning HOA honors at the 2021 SCTP State Championship. During his time in 4H, Cam obtained his 4H coaching license and devoted much of his high school career to assisting with team practices. Now a Master Class shooter and NSCA Level I Instructor, he’s passionate about sharing his knowledge of sporting clays and helping others advance their skills to new heights.
Lane Picklo, Assistant Coach
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Theo Ribbs, Assistant Coach
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Kim Shapiro, Assistant Coach
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Brandon Schmidt, Assistant Coach
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Jeff Sieler, Assistant Coach
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Ron and the LSSST assistant coaches dedicate themselves to guiding each student individually, fostering the development of confident, responsible, and highly skilled young athletes while instilling the discipline and foundations necessary to navigate life’s challenges. Over the years, LSSST athletes have progressed through NSCA classes, achieved regional and national titles, earned scholarships, and advanced to collegiate sporting clay and trap programs. Beyond their athletic accomplishments, they consistently demonstrate increased confidence, responsibility, and leadership, emerging as well-rounded and engaged members of their communities.