Amelia Hicks '16 Recruiting Profile

Swing Video by Instructor Keith Lyford, Golf Academy at Old Greenwood:

http://www.v1sports.com/Academy/include/player.asp?academy=GAOG&accountid=1661913&swingid=2034668

Good Day College and University Coaches!

Thank you for reviewing my NCSA recruiting profile.  My name is Amelia Hicks and I am a Senior student-athlete at Inderkum High School (IHS) in the North Natomas region of Sacramento, California.  My sport of choice is "golf!"  I live to play and nothing else on earth makes me feel as happy, confident, and fulfilled.

People ask me every day where I want to go to college and my answer is always the same, "Wherever I can play golf with dedicated and friendly teammates and coaches!" I am in regular contact with many schools and coaches, but have not yet committed to any college.

I started golfing at age 14 and, after being told by many I had a "natural swing," I began taking lessons. Now, I spend every moment I can on the golf course, at the driving range, and on the practice greens. I am the lead golfer on of my high school golf team, All-Conference MVP for the past three years, and an active member of both The First Tee of Greater Sacramento and the Junior Golf Association of Northern California.

In 2014, I hurdled some personal challenges and a brief slow-down in my athletic activities as my parents ended their 20-year marriage and we reorganized our lives; however, I am very happy to report I am back on the competition circuit and playing better than ever. I am excited to report I excelled during both the 2015 summer TFTGS and JGANC golf season and my final year of high school play.

Supplemental to golf, but with equal significance, I am an International Baccalaureate (IB) Certificate Programme student (in three subjects) at IHS and a member of the school's "Link Crew" and "Leadership" groups.  I also volunteer time to the Greenhouse Center, the Sacramento City Front Street Animal Shelter, and The First Tee of Greater Sacramento's U.S. Kid's Golf and Little Linkers programs. I love animals and have a dog named "Putter" and a cat named "Chipper" (everything always comes back to golf!).

As a golfer, I have two key role models.  Professionally, I greatly respect Stacy Lewis who has demonstrated a steadfast ability to overcome considerable obstacles to achieve individual goals.  Personally, I admire Sara Scarlett, a friend and regional competitor who currently attends the University of Texas at Austin.  Sara taught me the importance of kindness and compassion and giving back to community.

As I continue to play with IHS, TFTGS, and the JGANC, I will regularly upload, for your review and consideration, my current golf schedule, scores, and stats, new play and form video, and academic and testing transcripts and scores as each becomes available to me. I would be very grateful if you would consider following my progress and invite you to contact me at any time to discuss the possibility of joining your golf program as a student-athlete at your college or university. I check my NCSA account daily and will respond to any communications and questions promptly!

Thank you for your time and consideration; have a wonderful and bogie-free day!

Amelia Hicks