Richard Salhus

Biography

Personal Information Hometown: Johannesburg, South Africa Education: University of Iowa, 2011 Spouse: Mary Children: Liam and Oliver Coaching Experience 2023-present: Alabama, Assistant Coach 2022-23: Louisiana State, Assistant Coach 2019-22: Army Westpoint, Assistant Coach 2016-19: Iowa, Assistant Coach 2012-16: Iowa Flyers Swim Club, Assistant Coach Playing Experience 2007-11: Iowa Richard Salhus joined the Alabama coaching staff as an assistant swimming coach in September of 2023. "I am excited for Rich, his wife Mary and his two sons, Liam and Oliver, to be a part of the Crimson Tide," Margo Geer said. "Rich brings tremendous insight from his years of experience coaching at the collegiate and club levels, and great enthusiasm for developing student-athletes in all facets of life. Our team will benefit from Rich and all he brings both as a coach and as a person." "I want to express my gratitude to head coach Margo Geer for the incredible opportunity to be a part of the Crimson Tide family," Salhus said. "It is an honor to join such a remarkable team while representing a university that provides all the necessary resources to pursue championships. I am excited to share the pool deck with an outstanding staff and build great relationships with our student-athletes to help and support them in seeking excellence. Roll Tide!" LSU (2022-23) Assist coach for the Tigers for one season Helped coach the women’s team to its highest finish in 30 years at the NCAA Championships, placin