Werner to Compete in Trap, Skeet and Clay Shooting at UNL

Cameron Werner of Tecumseh will be competing as a member of the Shotgun Shooting Sports Club at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln.
“I am very excited. It’s the aggressive and energetic part of shooting that draws me to the sport,” said Werner. “When you’re on the line, it all comes down to you. The unpredictability of each clay target keeps you on your toes, and I enjoy the challenge of reacting quickly and staying focused.”
According to Werner, trapshooting is a mental game, similar to swinging a golf club or shooting a free throw. “You know the proper technique, but you must execute it perfectly every time. One missed target can be the difference between winning an event and missing the podium,” added Cameron.
Werner started shooting trap in the Eastern Cornhusker Trap Conference in 2020, and just completed his sixth year.
“This past year, I was able to run 25 straight several times at conference meets and at state, which was really exciting,” Cameron said. “In 8th grade, I was awarded ‘Most Improved Shooter’ among all Junior shooters in ECTC [East Central Trapshooting Conference]. Most of all, I enjoy helping my teammates and mentoring younger members of our 4‑H shooting team.”
At the University of Nebraska, Werner will be competing not only in trap but also in skeet and sporting clays. “Both are new to me, so I am very excited. My teammates have already been incredibly helpful, and I’ve made friendships before even stepping on campus for my freshman year.”
To prepare for trapshooting competitions at UNL, Werner has been going to Lincoln Trap and Skeet over the summer to become more proficient at skeet. He has also spent time shooting with his coach and his new teammates. According to Cameron, shooting with his coach and new teammates has been invaluable in building his skills in these new shotgun disciplines.
“Shooting sports have taught me a lot about myself, and I plan to continue learning the fundamentals and how they shape me as a person. Shooting has given me a sense of peace that I didn’t find elsewhere. The need to stay calm and collected during competition has helped me slow down not just in the sport, but in life, and appreciate the importance of everything around me.”
Werner will be majoring in Civil Engineering while attending the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. “It appeals to me because it allows me to help improve both urban and rural communities across Nebraska,” said Werner. “After school, I hope to pursue a career in energy generation, focusing on providing the ratepayers of Nebraska with low‑cost, reliable, and environmentally responsible power.”