Cameron Kerr

Photo by: Texas A&M Athletics

Position:
Back
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
League City, Texas
High School:
Clear Falls

2017-18 (Senior):

Named the Aggie Heart Award winner at the team's annual banquet

2016-17 (Junior):

Posted season bests of 49.23 in the 100 back and 1:48.08 in the 200 back

2015-2016 (Sophomore):

Top place finish in the 200 free at the Art Adamson Invitational (1:47.34)
No. 4 on the team in 200 backstroke with time of 1:46.96 at the American Short Course Championships
No 7. In the 100-yard backstroke at the Art Adamson Invitational (49.86)
Second place finish in the 200 back with a time of 1:46.96 (American Short Course Championships)
Swam season best time in the 200 free (1:40.07) and 100 back (50.44) at the American Short Course Championships

2014-2015 (Freshman):

Reached the podium in his first event of the season, a third place finish against Texas in the 200 back (1:54.02)
Fastest finish in the 200 back (1:46.70) occurred at the Speedo Championship Series
Reached the podium for the first time in the 100 back (53.41) against FAU

High School/Club:

2014 graduate of Clear Falls High School in League City, TX
Coached by Aubrey Estes
Superintendent Scholar and member of the National Honor Society and paintball club
Earned athlete of the meet honors at the 2013 and 2014 District competitions
2014 Regional Athlete of the Meet as well as the Clear Falls male swimming MVP from 2011-2014
Member of the TISCA 1st team All-State for the 100 back from 2011-2014
Competed as a member of the Water Polo team
Swam for the Houston Cougar Aquatics Club under head coach Greg Orphanides where he was a NCSA Juniors finalist for 2012-2013 in the 100 back, Winter Junior National qualifier 2013 in the 100 and 200 back, and Winter National qualifier 2014 in the 100 and 200 back

Personal:

Cameron Kerr is the son of Ron and Cori Kerr of League City, TX
Born on October 8th, 1995 in League City
Has two younger brothers, Jonathan and Harrison
Industrial Distribution major
Has three Aggie relatives: mother Cori Kerr ’90, aunt Holly Alfonso ’94, and uncle Mike Hembree ’88
Says he chose A&M because “Texas A&M has been a family tradition and I love all of the great traditions and spirit that the school offers. It has a great engineering program and the Aggie network is a very good resource to have when looking for a job.”

Up Close:
Favorite TV Show: Game of Thrones
Most Played Song on iPod: Shelter - Porter Robinson & Madeon
Favorite Movie: Saving Private Ryan
What I’m Currently Reading: Rich Dad Poor Dad
Bookmarked Websites: Reddit, Facebook, Soundcloud, SwimSwam, eCampus, Howdy, Utility payment website
Worst Habit: Twirling my hair
Superstition: Walking under the century tree alone
Worst Job: Dock Hand
Favorite City to Visit: Does Yosemite count as a city cause that’s my favorite place ever?
Favorite Athlete in Another Sport: Johnny Manziel
Talent I’d Most Like to Have: Singing
Pre-Competition Music: Eminem, Bring Me the Horizon, A Day to Remember, iPrevail
Favorite Quote: “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Jesus Christ our Lord.” - Romans 6:23
Something about me that most people don’t know: I really like playing and watching baseball and golf. If I didn’t get into swimming, I probably would be playing baseball still. Also I love hiking and exploring the U.S. national parks.
Favorite Tradition at Texas A&M: Midnight Yell

Describe in one word:
Coach Holmes: Respectable
Coach Calanog: CHHEEEELLLL
Coach Lerew: Cool