Clay Holshouser – Class of 2004 (Alumni Monday Speaker)

On Monday, May 18, 2026, San Antonio Academy welcomed alumnus Clay Holshouser ’04 back to campus as the Alumni Monday speaker. Holshouser currently teaches skeet and sporting clay lessons while also working with tournaments, events, and merchandise for shooting enthusiasts and beyond.

After SAA, Holshouser attended Alamo Heights High School before continuing to Washington and Lee University, where he earned a degree in geology. During his visit, he reflected on how the Academy motto, “Be Honest, Be Kind, Be the Best You Can Be”, has guided him throughout his life and career. Holshouser shared that he first became interested in competitive skeet shooting while in eighth grade and explained how the sport helped him develop focus, discipline, and confidence. He encouraged students to learn from mistakes quickly and continue moving forward.

Following college, Holshouser worked in oil and gas exploration and construction before returning to San Antonio in late 2024 to focus more on teaching shooting sports. Throughout the interview, he emphasized the importance of honesty, kindness, hard work, and following your passions.

Before concluding, Holshouser reminded students that the values and relationships formed at The Academy are lasting and encouraged the eighth graders to continue treating others with respect as they move on to high school.

About Alumni Mondays: Each Monday, we welcome an Academy alumnus to speak to SAA boys during chapel or special programming. During these presentations, alumni share meaningful stories and lessons from their days at SAA.