Bio

Coach Bickel is thrilled to return to his roots at Mesa Community College. He has been involved with
MCC Track and Field in some form or another since the 1980’s, competing as a
Thunderbird Thrower from 1984-1985. With over 30 years of coaching experience, 
Bickel has helped numerous Youth, Open and Masters athletes achieve World and
National Records, World and National Championship Medals and Personal Bests.

Education
Bachelor of Science – Arizona State University, 1988
RKC Certified Instructor
Certified Personal Trainer – National Academy of Sports Medicine
Arizona Secondary Teaching Certificate
Lifetime Teaching Certificate – Arizona Community Colleges

Professional Experience
Founder and Head Coach – AZ Desert Throwers
USATF Masters Records Committee Chair
USATF Masters Throws Committee Member
USATF Masters Rankings Committee Chair
Personal Trainer
Business Owner
Head Strength and Conditioning Coach – South Mountain Community College
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach – Arizona State University
Strength and Conditioning Coach / Track and Field Coach – Horizon High
School, North Canyon High School, Shadow Mountain High School

Athletic Accomplishments and Awards
USATF Masters Track and Field Hall of Fame Inductee, Class of 2023
8 USATF Masters National Records
4 WMA World Championship Medals
Over 40 USATF National Championship Gold Medals
USATF Masters Age Group Athlete of the Year recipient, 2010 and 2012
Ken Weinbel Award recipient
USATF National Track and Field Officials Outstanding Service Award recipient

ASU Track and Field Team Captain
ASU 35# Weight Throw School Record
ASU Hammer 3 rd all time 1988
ASU Olympic Weightlifting Team Captain
All-American Collegiate Weight Lifter, ASU 1989
Citi-Scholar Athlete Award, ASU 1986-1989