Carrie Gilmore

[Cole Gilmore @Cgilmore_17]

Amazing senior season with @NewnanBaseball ends with a state championship. Amazing team built around our faith!
Season stats:
BA-.420
OBP-.569
OPS-1.049
BB-25
HBP-15
K%-8%
Also finished with a 1.8 ERA and 33 Ks in 29 IP with a .171 OPP AVG on the mound

[Prep Baseball Georgia @PrepBaseballGA]

Your 5A State Champions, @NewnanBaseball ‼️‼️‼️

First state championship for the Cougars in 34 years as they take down Houston County in two games!

Congratulations to Coach Gilmore and the entire squad!

#GAHS25

[Prep Baseball Georgia @PrepBaseballGA]

2025 3B Cole Gilmore has come through in multiple key moments tonight.

After executing a hit-and-run in GM1, he lays down the squeeze here to push across a run in GM2.

Gamer traits throughout the profile.

@PB_Uncommitted

@NewnanBaseball
#GAHS25

[Jordan Kinnard, LAT, ATC @Mrs___Jordan]

It’s great to be a Newnan Cougar 💙💛

[Coweta Score @CowetaScore]

COUGARS FINISH ON TOP OF CLASS 5A BASEBALL WORLD!
GHSA Class 5A State Baseball Championship
Game 2
FINAL
@NewnanBaseball 11, Houston County 1, five innings
WP - Jaden Hill (CG, 4H, 5K)
@dax_kilby 2-2, 3B, BB, HBP, 2RBIs
@Cgilmore_17 1-2, BB, RBI
@HayesShowtime 1-3, BB, 2RBIs
@BrodieCampbell9 1-4
Reid Davis 2-3, 2RBIs
Caden Lamb 2-2, BB, RBI
@BStanfield45 RBI

Storybook season for Newnan, which went unbeaten in Region 3-5A and then went 10-1 in state playoffs with sweeps of River Ridge and Houston County in semifinals and finals

[Coweta Score @CowetaScore]

ON TO THE STATE FINALS!!!
@NewnanBaseball
GHSA Class 5A State Final Four
Game 2
FINAL
Newnan 2, River Ridge 1
A pair of complete-game efforts on the mound helps vault the Cougars (30-5) into the 5A championship series against No. 1-ranked Houston County (33-5)!

[Coweta Score @CowetaScore]

KING COLE IS A MERRY OLD SOUL!!!
Newnan wins!
GHSA Class 5A State Baseball Elite 8
GAME 1
FINAL
Newnan 2, Habersham Central 1, 12 INNINGS
Senior @Cgilmore_17 laces a line drive past shortstop and the relay throw gets away near the mound to allow senior Dax Kilby to score the game winner in a marathon Game 1.
I do not know if Game 2 will be played tonight, so stay tuned. Opener took 4-plus hours

[Coweta Score @CowetaScore]

Cougars threatening in 6th!
GHSA Class 6A State Quartefinals
Bottom 6th
Newnan 2, Habersham Central 2
Leadoff 2B for @Cgilmore_17 followed by a single and a stolen base from @HayesShowtime, who promptly swipes 2B.

[Coweta Score @CowetaScore]

FINAL FOUR BOUND!!!
GHSA Class 5A State Baseball Elite 8
Game 3
FINAL
Newnan 6, Habersham Central 2
WP - @Cgilmore_17 6IP (2-3, 2B)
Dax Kilby 2-3
Brodie Campbell 2 RBI
Bryce Stanfield 2 RBI
Caden Truitt solo HR
@HayesShowtime hit, RBI

[Perfect Game Georgia @PG_Georgia]

‘25 UTL Cole Gilmore (@NewnanBaseball) plates a run to push the lead out even further here. Solid B2B skills & also came in to close things down working a quick 7th. @PG_Uncommitted.

#PGHS

[Marshall Softball @HerdSB]

2nd Herd win of the day and 4th of the weekend!🔥

[Cole Gilmore @Cgilmore_17]

Thank you @GaDugoutPreview for naming me a preseason first team all state. Can’t wait to get the season started!

[Carrie Gilmore @carrieg02]

Thankful for all my kids have learned and all the athletes at @NewnanAthletics who have treated them like family

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Raising Kids in a Coaching Household.

If you grew up in a coaching household, you know it’s a unique experience.

It’s not like most families.

There are long hours, sacrifices, and some tough days.

But if you’re lucky enough to raise kids in a coaching household, you give them something special.

Coaching families have a front-row seat to some of life’s most important lessons.

Here are 7 of them:

1. RESILIENCE AND HARD WORK ARE NON-NEGOTIABLE

Coaching isn’t a 9-to-5 job, and kids of coaches learn that early on.

They see the late nights, the tough losses, and the prep work that goes into every game.

They watch you break down film, take calls from parents, and come back from tough games with a plan.

They learn resilience not because you sit them down and teach it but because they witness it.

And they learn that hard work isn’t something you do once in a while - it’s part of who you are.

2. THEY LEARN THE VALUE OF TEAMWORK AND SELFLESSNESS

Kids in coaching families see what it means to put the team before yourself.

They hear you talk about sacrifice, unselfish play, and lifting others up.

They come to understand that individual success is only part of the equation and that the greatest accomplishments happen when people work together.

They learn that life isn’t just about what they achieve but how they can contribute to something bigger than themselves.

3. THEY WITNESS THE POWER OF POSITIVE ATTITUDE

In sports, a positive mindset is everything, and as a coach, you model that every day.

Your kids see you handle wins and losses with grace.

They watch how you encourage players, bounce back after hard games, and find ways to improve.

And over time, they internalize that attitude - the belief that no matter the circumstances, you can find a way forward.

They learn that a positive attitude is a choice that shapes every outcome.

4. THEY ARE EXPOSED TO REAL-LIFE PROBLEM-SOLVING

Coaching is constant problem-solving.

How to handle an injured player, how to break a losing streak, how to motivate a discouraged team - your kids are around it all.

They see you make decisions under pressure, analyze situations, and adapt.

They learn that life’s problems don’t go away, but they improve with effort, critical thinking, and a willingness to learn.

This skill - facing challenges head-on - will serve them well in every aspect of their lives.

5. THEY UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF INTEGRITY AND CHARACTER

Coaches don’t just teach skills; they teach character.

You talk about doing the right thing, being honest, and treating others with respect.

Your kids hear those conversations and watch you model them.

And they learn that, at the end of the day, character matters more than stats or awards.

They see firsthand that true success comes from being the kind of person who keeps their word and puts others first.

6. THEY GROW UP WITH A COMMUNITY AROUND THEM
A coaching household isn’t just family - it’s a community.

Your kids get to be around a team, see players grow, and celebrate the wins together.

They build friendships with players and families.

They grow up knowing they’re part of something bigger, with people who care about them.

And when they see your impact on others, they understand that success isn’t just about what you do; it’s about the difference you make in others’ lives.

7. THEY SEE PASSION IN ACTION

Coaching isn’t just a job; it’s a calling.

And your kids get to see what it looks like to be passionate about your work.

They see you go above and beyond, care deeply, and invest everything into helping others succeed.

They learn that work isn’t just a means to an end - it’s a chance to make a difference.

When they see your passion, it inspires them to find theirs and pursue it with the same dedication.

Final Thoughts:

Growing up in a coaching household means seeing life from a different perspective.

Your kids witness the ups and downs, the challenges and victories.

They learn resilience, teamwork, integrity, and passion - qualities that can’t be taught in a classroom.

And as they get older, these lessons stay with them, shaping them into people who value hard work, kindness, and commitment.

So, if you’re raising kids in a coaching household, know that you’re giving them a gift.

They’re learning, growing, and developing in ways that will impact them for a lifetime.

Coaching might be a demanding profession, but it also gives back in ways that are truly priceless.

And in the end, you’re not just building a team - you’re building a family filled with lessons that last far beyond the season.

Choose to Coach.

[Marshall Softball @HerdSB]

Fall activities at The Dot 🍁

[Carrie Gilmore @carrieg02]

@CowetaScore @Addie_Smith2025 @CougarsNewnan Best play EVER!!!

[Carrie Gilmore @carrieg02]

@CougarsNewnan @Addie_Smith2025 Happy birthday Addie 💙💛