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HAWKS SWIM & DIVE BOOSTER

WHERE HAWKS SOAR
HAWKS SWIM AND DIVE 2025/2026


HAWKS SWIM & DIVE BOOSTER
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Welcome to the Hawks Swim and Dive Booster page! We are a 501c3 non-profit supporting the swim and dive team at Gila Ridge High School in Yuma, AZ!
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Make sure to pick SWIM TEAM as your activity for the AZ Tax Credit. Taxpayers who file a tax return as single or head of household are eligible to receive a tax credit of up to $200.Taxpayers who file as married filing a joint return may receive a tax credit of up to $400.




























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MEET YOUR BOOSTER
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.

Meet the Coaches

Head Coach
Greg Brown
Coach Brown has been the swim coach for over ten years now. Coach Brown has coached numerous state finalists for both boys and girls as individuals and in the relays! Coach Brown is always finding new and innovative ways to encourage the swimmers and help them succeed in and out of the pool. When he's not on the pool deck you can find him announcing our Hawks football games, teaching physics and Avid. He has also been the tennis coach for over ten years as well. Coach Brown was raised in Sterling Heights, MI and graduated from Oakland University in Rochester, MI.
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Dive Coach
Andrea Hauck
Coach Hauck is a native of Maine where she graduated with a Bachelor's of Science in Elementary Ed and a Master's in Higher Education Academic Advising, both from the University of Maine. Andrea is currently a counselor at Cibola but is excited to coach students from around the district in dive! She's passionate about dive and brings a determined outlook and individualized approach to coaching all members of the team. She has previously coached Cheer/Gymnastics, softball and field hockey. She lives in Yuma with her husband, two daughters(Ella 9th grade & Madeline 8th grade), and their two dogs. She is also a NFHS certified dive official in Arizona since 2023.
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Assistant Coach
Meagan Veraldi
Meagan Veraldi is a dedicated Physical Education teacher with 19 years of experience, holding a degree from the University of Akron. Beyond the classroom, she has been actively involved in athletics, serving as a swim official for 3 years, coaching swimming for 2 years, and contributing to the high school swim booster. Her coaching background also includes 9 years of middle school volleyball and basketball, as well as 5 years coaching elite gymnastics. Originally from New York, Meagan is married and the proud parent of a competitive swimmer.


