Jim Reitz

Reitz Calls It A Career

The so-called dean of UNLV coaches, swimming’s Jim Reitz, is retiring. Here he looks back on 35 years at UNLV.

After 35 seasons, Jim Reitz, the longest-tenured coach in Rebel athletics history, has retired. (Aaron Mayes / UNLV Photo Services)

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