Education
Carr attended Charlotte High School in Punta Gorda, Florida During high school she earned an incredible 17 varsity letters in sports such as golf, track and field, weight lifting and soccer, all while maintaining a 3.84 Grade Point Average.
Career
Early Carr came in 4th place in the 139lb weight class at the Florida High School Associate of Arts State Championships in weightlifting with a 150 pounds Bench Press and a 155 pounds Clean & Jerk. Her track and field and soccer skills led to additional opportunities after high school.
At FSU, taking advantage of her diverse athletic background, Amanda began preparing to compete with the track and field team in the Heptathlon.
Membership
In 2008, she was a member of the North Carolina State University Women's Soccer team However she decided to transfer to Florida State University in the spring of 2009.