Former Coach Reese Honored at Episcopal High School
Monday, September 18, 2017 | Men's Swimming & Diving, Women's Swimming & Diving
Reese's name will dawn 50-m pool at the school
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Former University of Florida men's and women's swimming & diving coach Randy Reese added another accolade to his list after earning the honor of having the pool at Episcopal High School named after him.
Before coming to UF, Reese coached at Episcopal High School for five years. A group of former UF and Episcopal swimmers have contributed funds to have the 50-m pool named in his honor.
During his time at Florida, the International Swimming Hall of Fame member Reese led the men's team to their two national titles in 1983 and 1984. He also coached the women's team to their first NCAA Championship in 1982. In the 1979 season, he coached the women to an AIAW title.
Under his tutelage, 139 Gators earned over 700 All-America honors and he was named SEC Coach of the Year 10 times.
Over the course of his 14-year tenure, the women's squad posted an overall record of 118-7 (.944) and the men finished 100-21 (.826) during his time at UF.
He earned NCAA Women's Coach of the Year in 1982 and 1988, while taking home the honor on the men's side in 1984 and 1985.
For his success both at Episcopal and Florida, his former swimmers wanted to honor him with bestowing his name on the pool.
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Before coming to UF, Reese coached at Episcopal High School for five years. A group of former UF and Episcopal swimmers have contributed funds to have the 50-m pool named in his honor.
During his time at Florida, the International Swimming Hall of Fame member Reese led the men's team to their two national titles in 1983 and 1984. He also coached the women's team to their first NCAA Championship in 1982. In the 1979 season, he coached the women to an AIAW title.
Under his tutelage, 139 Gators earned over 700 All-America honors and he was named SEC Coach of the Year 10 times.
Over the course of his 14-year tenure, the women's squad posted an overall record of 118-7 (.944) and the men finished 100-21 (.826) during his time at UF.
He earned NCAA Women's Coach of the Year in 1982 and 1988, while taking home the honor on the men's side in 1984 and 1985.
For his success both at Episcopal and Florida, his former swimmers wanted to honor him with bestowing his name on the pool.
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