Tallulah Falls standout swimmer Henry Rickman has made it official with Piedmont University, as the senior has signed his letter of intent (LOI) to continue his athletic and academic career.
“Being able to have my decision on college and swimming completely done has allowed for the last half of the season to feel like the culmination of years of work and allows me to focus on getting better for college and helping my teammates,” says Rickman.
Rickman will join the Piedmont Lions’ swim team, coached by Teddy Guyer, at the NCAA D-III level and compete in the Independent South Swimming Conference.
“Very excited to have Henry committing to Piedmont University. He will do good things here,” adds Guyer. “Henry is an excellent swimmer and student, but more importantly, a great young man.”
His current coach can attest to those same qualities.
“Henry is a dedicated team leader and teammate,” says TFS coach Tamara Griffis. “He is goal-driven. He both practices and competes with focus and determination. As a state qualifier at the high school level, we are excited to see what he will do at the collegiate level.”
For Rickman, he knows that Piedmont is a place where he can flourish.
“Coach Guyer has spoken about how he always finds a way to get his swimmers into events that benefit both themselves and the team to win meets, and I am hoping that my skills in the 100 Free and 100 Fly allow me to aid the team in the race for a championship,” states Rickman.
Rickman becomes the second TFS athlete this school year to sign his LOI to compete in college athletics. He, along with all other Class of 2024 signees, will be honored at the second annual Next Level Signing Ceremony in May 2024.
