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The original Gold Medal Swim School was founded in Chandler, Arizona by Double Olympic Gold Medalist and former Navy Seal Michael F. Troy. The first school opened in 1995 with 16 children and Olympic size dreams. In the spring of 2006 Mike Troy partnered with two time Olympic coach Mike Walker to form the NEW Gold Medal Swim School and opened the current location at 6909 West Ray Road #27 Chandler.
Read more and find out what makes us different!
*The Chandler Campus will be closed on the following dates in 2009:
| January 1: |
New Year’s Day |
| March 3: |
Staff In-Service |
| April 12: |
Easter |
| May 22-25: |
Memorial Day |
| July 4: |
Independence Day |
| July 29: |
Staff In-Service |
| September 7: |
Labor Day |
November 26:
December 22-25: |
Thanksgiving Day
Winter Break |
Meet "The Mikes" - The owners of GMSS
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Mike Troy
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Mike Walker
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Mike Troy is a double Olympic Gold Medalist, world record holder, and an NCAA and an AAU Champion. Mike has been inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame, as well as the Indiana University Hall of Fame, and the Helms Arco Hall of Fame. He is a teacher, a mentor, and an inspiration to all those who admire his dedication to the sport he has loved since the age of 8. Read more |
Two time Olympic Coach Mike Walker comes to the newGold Medal Swim School with fifteen years of collegiate coaching and fifteen years of competitive swimming including three varsity years swimming at Arizona State University. In July of 2005, Mike Walker decided it was time to make a change in his career, to get back to grass roots swimming and to allow his passion for swimming to influence children’s discovery of the joy of water. Read more |
Meet the Department Leaders:
Jenn Stephens - Baby & Me and Parties
Tawny Tange - Learn to Swim, Retail, and Administration
Matt Olschner - Competitive programs including Summer Swim Team
Nancy Joyce - Site Supervisors, Water Watchers, and Assistant Human Resources
Alix Larson - Accounting and Payroll
Liz Martin- Facility (Pool & Building)
Meet the Instructors:
Click here to meet the Instructors
Employment:
Click here for employment opportunities with GMSS
FAQ's
Click here for a list of Frequently Asked Questions
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Last Updated ( Friday, 26 December 2008 15:16 )
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