Towson University Athletics

Second-year performer who was a freshman "red shirt" last year ... did not appear in any meets ... has been hindered by some serious injuries ... has strong fundamental background in gymnastics ... making comeback from ACL injury ... has also overcome back injury ... very good dancer who could contribute on floor exercise ... may also see action on bars ... product of Haydens International Gymnastics Academy in Georgia ... very good student who has a major in Applied Mathematics with the intention of becoming a Pre-Med student.

BACKGROUND: Competed for Coaches Dennis Hayden and Craig Kirby at Haydens International Gymnastics Academy ... key performer for Level 8 state championship team in Georgia ... finished 16th in all-around competition at Level 8 regional meet ... regional qualifier as Level 8 and Level 9 gymnast.

PERSONAL: Has one older sister ... career goal is to become a physician and work as a missionary ... lists parents as the people she admires the most ... has participated in numerous community service activities, including Hurricane Katrina relief in Biloxi, Mississippi ... did volunteer work at Johns Hopkins Hospital ... also worked with Augusta Urban Ministries and Ecuador World Changers ... had summer job coaching gymnastics at Woodward Camp ... enjoys watching Grey’s Anatomy television show ... huge fan of University of Georgia football team ... lists Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford as her favorite athlete ... favorite book is "Gifted Hands" by Dr. Ben Carson ... lists "Stick It" and "Message In A Bottle" as her favorite movies ... favorite actor is Jim Carrey ... enjoys eating fun salads ... lists Michael Buble’ as her favorite musician ... parents are both graduates of Augusta Tech ... mother works as a surgical technician ... daughter of Barry and Jeanine Mettel ... born on July 11, 1989 in Hinsdale, Ill.