Madison Desch

Birthdate: 8/25/1997 Program: Women's Artistic Level: Senior Current Residence: Lenexa, KS Club: Great American Gymn. Express Head Coach: Al and Armine Fong

Personal Information Nickname: Maddie Birthplace: Kansas City, MO USA Hometown: Lenexa, KS USA Year in School: Freshman Name of High School: St. Thomas Aquinas High School High School Graduation Year: 2016 Year you began gymnastics: 2004 Favorite Event: I like all of them How did you get involved in gymnastics: I started competitive gymnastics at age 6. My love for the sport started when I attended a birthday party at a gym at age 4. Favorite thing about gymnastics: Mastering new skills What are your goals for gymnastics?: To become a member of the US National Team, be selected for international assignments, and compete in the World Championships in 2013. Names of parents/guardians/spouse: Jay and Mary Desch Names of sibling(s): Alec and Mallory Family members in sports: My brother plays High School football and my sister is in competitive gymnastics.  Interests Outside the Gym Favorite school subject: Math Hobbies or favorite activities: Family time, reading, friends, and shopping Favorite music: K Love Favorite book(s): Percy Jackson and the Olympian's series Favorite movie(s): Peaceful Warrior Favorite TV show(s): NCIS Favorite Food: Fruit especially cherries  National Competition Results 2013 P&G Championships, Hartford, Conn. - 4th-FX; 9th-AA 2013 Secret U.S. Classic, Chicago, Ill. - 6th-BB 2012 Visa Championships, St. Louis, Mo. - 1st-BB; 2nd-AA; 3rd-FX(T); 4th-VT; 5th-UB (Jr. Div.) 2012 Secret U.S. Classic, Chicago, Ill. - 1st-BB; 2nd-AA, VT, FX(T) (Jr. Div.) 2011 Visa Championships, Saint Paul, Minn. - 5th-FX; 7th-VT(T) (Jr. Div.) 2011 CoverGirl Classic, Chicago, Ill. - 3rd-VT(T); 8th-BB; 9th-AA(T) (Jr. Div.) 2010 Women's JO National Championships, Dallas, TX - 1st-UB(T), 3rd-VT, 4th-AA   International Competition Results 2012 City of Jesolo Trophy, Jesolo, Italy - 1st-Team; 4th-VT, UB(T); 5th-AA; 7th-BB(T) (Jr. Div.)