Alex Schechtman

Photo by: Trevor Cokley

Class:
Junior
Events:
FX, PB, HB
Hometown:
Johns Creek, Ga.
High School:
Northview
Height:
5-10
Club Team:
Atlanta School of Gymnastics

SOPHOMORE YEAR | 2020: Competed on the high bar in all six meets of the shortened season...registered a season-best tally of 11.900 at the All-Academy Championships...matched that score in the home finale with Stanford...participated on the parallel bars during the first four meets, scoring a season-high 12.650 during the triangular with Army West Point and Navy...named to the MPSF All-Academic Team...earned first-team CGA All-America Scholar-Athlete honors.

FRESHMAN YEAR | 2019: Member of the parallel bars rotation during the final seven meets of the year...scored a career-best 13.000 at Stanford...also recorded a personal-best 12.750 on the high bar at that meet...competed on that event six times.

HIGH SCHOOL | CLUB TEAM: Northview High School...three-time Academic All-American...graduated Summa Cum Laude...AP Scholar...received a National Merit Letter of Commendation...competed at the club level for Atlanta School of Gymnastics...coached by Nathan Simmons...six-time national qualifier...finished second on the high bar in 2018...placed sixth on the parallel bars in 2015.

PERSONAL: Full first name is Alexander, but goes by Alex...nickname is “Schecky”...son of Jeff and Alison Schechtman...has three younger brothers...majoring in computer science/cyber science...named to the Dean’s List every semester...hobbies include working with computers, watching football and hanging out with friends...participated in an online internship with the National Security Agency over the summer...favorite event is the parallel bars, because “it’s a good mix of flipping, swinging and strength”...member of Cadet Squadron 06.