AnnaKate Bickel '21 Recruiting Profile

My name is AnnaKate Bickel. My Graduation year is 2021 and I am 16 years old. I am a Level 10 gymnast at Let It Shine Gymnastics in Nashville, TN and have been a competitive gymnast for 10 years. While some gymnasts may transition to diving following an injury, I am not injured, continue to compete in gymnastics, and added competitive diving in the last year. I absolutely have fallen in love with the sport. I dive for Middle Tennessee Diving Club coached by Tim Jones and compete for Franklin High School in Tennessee. Highlights from my first competitive diving season include a 3rd place finish at regionals and at the Ensworth Diving Invitational. 

My Character: I have a coachable competitive spirt. I love to have fun, master skills,  and accomplish goals. I enjoy interactions with people so I love being on a team.  Since I juggle two sports and homeschool, I have developed great time management skills.  I love to laugh so I personally think I have a good sense of humor.

 My Athletics: I am a Level 10 gymnast at Let It Shine Gymnastics in Nashville, TN and have been a competitive gymnast for 10 years. While some gymnasts may transition to diving following an injury, I am not injured, continue to compete in gymnastics, and added competitive diving in the last year. I dive for Middle Tennessee Diving Club coached by Tim Jones and compete for Franklin High School in Tennessee. Highlights from my first competitive diving season include a 3rd place finish at regionals and at the Ensworth Diving Invitational.   My athletic goal is to be a college-level athlete.

 My Academics:   My academic goal is to pursue a Pre-OT undergraduate degree to work with children with special needs.

My Volunteer  Work: I have been a volunteer for several years working with children with special needs and know that OT is the career path of my dream. 

My Leadership: Formed the first Best Buddies club at my middle school and served as vice president.