Servite alumnus Chris Reinert named school’s new varsity football coach

Chris Reinert has been named the new football coach at Servite. (Photo courtesy Servite athletics).

Servite High School officials on Wednesday announced that Chris Reinert has been named the new varsity football coach.

“Coach Reinert brings extensive coaching experience to the football program as well as invaluable institutional knowledge as a Friar himself,” officials said in a release.

“We are extremely proud to welcome Coach Reinert back to Servite High School. His football expertise and understanding of the Servite mission make him the ideal candidate to lead our program moving forward,” said Athletic Director Matt Marrujo.

“He is a man that embodies our formation themes and has committed his career to helping student-athletes become the best versions of themselves. Under his leadership, the program will be set up for long term success both on and off the field.”

Reinert replaces Troy Thomas, the Friars head coach for the past five years, his second stint at the school. In November, school officials announced that “Servite High School and Head Coach Troy Thomas have parted ways.”

Reinert has coached since 2010, serving in a variety of roles coaching all three phases of the game during his time at UCLA, Washington State, Arizona State, and most recently at the University of Colorado where he served as the special teams coordinator.

“I am thankful to Servite High School, Stephen Walswick, and Matt Marrujo for selecting me to be the next leader of the Servite football program,” Reinert said in the release. “I am humbled and thrilled to be given this extraordinary opportunity. As an alumnus, Servite holds a special place in my heart and I could not be more excited to be returning to my alma mater.

“I look forward to developing the next generation of Servite men into faith-filled leaders and champions, on and off of the football field.”

Reinert was a varsity letterman in both football and track and field at Servite while serving on the Curia and as ASB President his senior year. In addition, he received the Frank Ryan Service Award. Reinert went on to have a successful four-year playing career at Vanderbilt as a wide receiver and punt returner.

While there, he was a five time SEC Academic Honor Roll selection and recipient of The Dedication Award, Vanderbilt’s highest football honor. He holds a Bachelor of Scence in Economics from Vanderbilt University.

“Servite High School would like to welcome Coach Reinert, with his wife Emily and son Rex, back to the Friar family,” officials added in the release.