Zach Kienbaum

Zachary Kienbaum is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished sporting clays competitors of his generation. A member of the National Sporting Clays Association Hall of Fame, Kienbaum has built a career defined by sustained excellence at the highest levels of the sport. He is a three-time NSCA National Champion (2018, 2019, and 2022), the 2024 FITASC World Champion, and a multi-time NSCA All-American, serving as All-American Team Captain on numerous occasions. He has also represented the United States as a 24-time Team USA member, helping the U.S. capture multiple World Championship team titles.

Since beginning his competitive career, Kienbaum has earned a reputation for remarkable consistency, technical precision, and mental discipline. His résumé includes national championships, regional and state titles, international podium finishes, and decades among the sport's elite. His victory at the 2024 FITASC World Championship marked the pinnacle of an already legendary career, adding an individual world title to a list of achievements that few shooters have matched.

Beyond competition, Kienbaum is one of the sport's most respected instructors. Through private coaching, clinics, and online training, he has helped shooters of every skill level—from first-time competitors to national champions—develop the technical, visual, and mental systems required for consistent success. His teaching philosophy emphasizes repeatable fundamentals, efficient gun movement, disciplined visual focus, and championship-level decision making.

As both a world champion competitor and dedicated coach, Zachary Kienbaum continues to shape the future of sporting clays through his commitment to excellence, mentorship, and the advancement of the shooting sports.