2009 Maryland Outstanding Gymnast

Frankie Like-Mathews

Fairland

BACKGROUND:

Frankie is in the 7^th grade and goes to Hyattsville Middle School with a 3.86 grade point average. Frankie is involved with singing and drawing. Frankie also does competitive swimming

Coaches Comments:

Frankie is one of the hardest working athletes I have coached for some time. She works through being tired. I have to tell her when to slow down. She has no major fear problems which makes her very easy to coach. She has a great personality and keeps the girls on their toes with her wit. She is an all around great kid and gem in the gym

What does your involvement in usa gymnastics mean to you:

Being involved in Maryland USA Gymnastics is a great honor to me because I know that I have accomplished something that is really cool. It’s just like doing a scary skill on beam. You’re scared to do it but you eventually do it and it’s overwhelming. That is how I feel to be a candidate for this. I know that I have put a lot of effort in this sport and to think I came this far is great! This is what being involved in USA Gymnastics feels like to me.