Payton Hickman

Texas B.A.S.S. Nation Youth’s purpose is to provide a venue where student anglers can compete in organized tournaments while establishing strict guidelines and academic standards that will allow our student anglers to excel in the classroom and on the lake.

We strive to provide a fair and controlled atmosphere while providing a structured activity that allows students to access the outdoors and awards student anglers monetary scholarships for excellence.

• Coach references available on request
• Attended all scheduled practices and training sessions to maintain peak athletic performance.
• Maintained optimal physical fitness levels through active training, nutritional optimization, and positive lifestyle choices.
• Practiced good sportsmanship before, during, and after sporting events and practices.
• Participated in community events to bring positive attention to theorganization.
• Communicated with adiverse group of fellow athletes, coaches, and game officials to maintain positivity and good sportsmanship.
• Recognized as Offensive MVP (football) and Play Maker (baseball) for sophomore year at Pantego Christian Academy.

• Performed various manual labor tasks such as digging, lifting, and carrying heavy materials
• Assisted in the demolition process by removing debris, dismantling structures, and clearing work areas
• Assisted skilled tradespeople such as electricians or plumbers with their tasks when needed

• The THSBA is a non-profit organization whose goal is to provide a venue for high school students to compete in organized tournaments while establishing strict guidelines and academic standards that will allow students to excel.
• Placed 11th out of 200 teams in first tournament
• Qualified for 2023-2024 regional tournament placed 6th advancing to state, placed 50th out of 200 teams.

• Prepared and cooked a variety of pizzas, ensuring high quality and consistency in taste
• Followed recipes and portion control guidelines to maintain food cost efficiency
• Developed strong knowledge of different types of cheeses, sauces, and toppings to recommend unique flavor combinations to customers
• Demonstrated expertise in dough stretching techniques resulting in consistent pizza loved by customers