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Welcome to The Gold Mine!

Mike Wardwell • September 29, 2025

Welcome to the gold mine!

Hey Gold Family,


Welcome to The Gold Mine — your weekly stop for all things Chattahoochee Gold! Think of this as a mix between a team newsletter, a swimmer’s guidebook, and a treasure chest of fun stories from our pool deck.


Each week, I’ll be sharing one of the following:


  • Coaching tips to help swimmers get faster, smarter, and tougher in the water.
  • Spotlights on our swimmers, coaches, and families — because our people are what make Gold special.
  • Behind-the-scenes insights into how and why we train the way we do.
  • A little fun — trivia, stories, and maybe even some swim memes.


Our goal? To celebrate the hard work and grit of our swimmers, highlight the amazing community around us, and sprinkle in some golden nuggets of knowledge (see what I did there?).


Whether you’re a swimmer, parent, alum, or just someone who loves the sport, The Gold Mine is here to keep you connected, informed, and smiling.


So grab your snorkel, dive in, and let’s start digging for some Gold!


— Coach Mike

A MONTH IN REVIEW:



Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun

30

31

1

2

3

4

Spring Break- NO SWIM Practice

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

7pm Graduating Senior Diner

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

Awards Ceremony

10am Gold Cup Meet

26

27

28

29

30

1

Gold Long Course Kick-off Meet

2

3

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