Chris Richmond
Head Coach
Head Coach Chris
Richmond brings 33 years of coaching experience to SCAT. He is a
Level 4 certified member of the American Swim Coaches
Association.
Beginning in 1972, he has taught and coached swimmers of all ages
and abilities. His 1981 and ’82 summer club teams in Colorado
won the State Championships.
Moving to Oregon in 1987, he coached the Reedsport Aqua Braves from
1987-1994. Beginning in 1994, he took over the North Bend Aquatic
Club and was instrumental in organizing the South Coast Aquatic
Team in 1996.
He has produced numerous state, sectional and zone champions, as
well as Jr. National, National, and Olympic trial Qualifiers. His
success is due to excellent teaching abilities and organizational
skills.
"Most kids don’t realize the success they can achieve. I love
to help them reach their potential by teaching them the values of
dedication, varied but consistent work, and goal setting."
