Cameron Kerr Season 2014-15

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