Lake Catholic swimming: Brian Regovich succeeding Matt Trem as Cougars’ coach – News-Herald

Following essentially the most profitable stint in program historical past, Lake Catholic swimming will likely be underneath new management this coming winter.

Athletic Director Erik Schroeder just lately introduced that Matt Trem, who served because the Cougars’ coach for the final six seasons, was stepping down. Trem will likely be succeeded in that publish by Brian Regovich, who was an assistant to Trem this previous season.

“Coach Trem helped elevate our swimming and diving program to new heights,” Schroeder stated in a ready assertion. “We are grateful for everything he has done for our swimmers and divers and the culture he built within our program. His impact will continue to be felt for years to come.”

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Under Trem’s steerage, Lake Catholic loved an unprecedented run as a program within the pool, highlighted by Division II state championships every of the final two seasons in boys 200-yard freestyle relay and 400 free relay in 2025 and 2026, respectively. In addition, the Cougars received 5 straight convention titles on the ladies aspect, 4 for the boys and had 33 All-Ohio performances throughout all occasions since 2022.

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He earned 13 coach of the 12 months plaudits, together with 2024 Northeast District coach of the 12 months. Prior to Lake Catholic, Trem additionally had a profitable stint because the coach at South.

Prior to Trem’s tenure, the Cougars’ boys workforce had no state swimming top-four placements, with diver Jim Quinlivan’s thirds at state in 1984 and 1985 the one state high fours for the boys program as an entire. Lake Catholic had eight within the final three seasons alone, together with the aforementioned relay crowns and, this previous winter, Evan Ream’s D-II 500 free runner-up and Darren Bittner’s third in 200 particular person medley.

Regovich was a standout at North in his highschool days and a four-year letterwinner at Mount Union. Prior to coming to Lake Catholic as an assistant, he spent two seasons as a grad assistant at Baldwin Wallace and has additionally been concerned with teaching Willoughby Stingers and Willowick Wildkats on the membership stage.

“Brian has already earned the respect of our student-athletes and coaches,” Schroeder stated. “His passion for the sport, coaching experience and familiarity with our program make him the ideal person to lead Lake Catholic swimming and diving into its next chapter.”