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S tate Technical College of Missouri (State Tech) got its start in the USA College Clay Target League just over a year ago with a five-athlete squad. Since then, the team has found its stride—more than doubling its participation in the program and earning multiple conference runner-up finishes along the way. "I just want to give students something to remember their college experience by," State Tech Coach Tyler Helton said. "We all know that education is the most important thing and the number one reason why students attend colleges and technical schools. But it's kind of cool getting to see students have fun and do what they 're passionate about outside of the classroom." For student athletes, the team provides a place to build friend- ships, create lasting memories, and compete in the sport they love. 36 PULLUSA MAGAZINE SUMMER 2026 THE FIELD C OL L EGE SP O T L IGH T MOMENTUM THE STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE OF MISSOURI SHOOTING SPORTS TEAM HAS BUILT STRONG BONDS AND A THRIVING PROGRAM by EMILY SIZEN E N R O L L M E N T S I Z E O F T E A M L O CAT I O N 2,400 13 Linn, MO s t a t e t e c h m o . e d u CAMPUS CONNECTIONS Founded in 1961, State Tech is a public, two-year college located in Linn, Mis- souri. State Tech offers more than 35 programs in advanced technical training, a 99% job placement rate, and an 85% graduation rate." "The amount of hands-on learning and training that we do is what drew me to State Tech," recent graduate Zachary Love said. "My first year we had a very small team and it was fun to make lasting friendships while doing something that I really enjoy." State Tech welcomes athletes of all skill levels, from seasoned competitors to those completely new to the sport. DID YOU KNOW? State Tech offers more than 35 programs in advanced technical training, a 99% job placement rate, and 85% graduation rate.