Chad Reimschussel, who assisted the Bountiful High School swimming team last season, has taken over the program this year a few weeks into the season. Former coach Alexa Peterson “made a personal decision to move onto different aspirations in her life,” according to Reimschussel.

“After Coach Peterson’s sudden resignation, we were in a bit of a bind, but Chad accepted the head coaching job without hesitation and rearranged his work schedule to go to our first meet in St. George,” said BHS athletic director Clark Stringfellow. “He is a natural fit and slid right into that role and was ready to go.”

Reimschussel said he has enjoyed working with the Bountiful swimmers. “The team has some very good athletes who are disciplined and respectful,” he said. “It is all about the athlete both in and out of the water working to learn and grow.”

Reimschussel has been coaching for more than 15 years – from statewide assistant coaching stints at American Fork High School, Brighton High School, Hilltop Aquatics and the Cottonwood Heights Aquatic Team to the head job at Lone Peak High School and California’s Woodcreek High School. In addition to coaching the Redhawks, he also heads up the South Davis Aquatic Team.

“I have worked with and helped many athletes who have progressed on to the next level of competition while swimming in college,” Reimschussel said. 

Reimschussel preaches hard work, respect, patience and trusting the learning and development process to his swimmers. “Good things take time through hard work with a positive environment,” said Reimschussel. “I want each of my athletes to be successful in all aspects of their life. Those that have bought into what we are doing have become a part of the team and are able to see success both as an athlete and a human.