Valley Huskers head coach steps down after nearly a decade at the helm in Chilliwack

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CHILLIWACK – The Valley Huskers announced Thursday that its head coach has stepped down after nearly a decade at the helm in Chilliwack.

On its social media channels, the Huskers are thanking Coach Bob Reist for his role in leading the Canadian Junior Football League organization since 2017.

“Since taking the reins in 2017, Bob Reist has played an instrumental role in shaping the Valley Huskers into the organization we are today,” the Huskers said. “From rebuilding a program and changing its culture to leading the team back to the playoffs, earning Coach of the Year honours, and establishing an identity that Huskers players, alumni and supporters can be proud of, his impact reaches far beyond the football field. Bob brought a standard, a vision and a commitment to developing young men through football.”

The team posted winning records in 2018 and 2023, including a 6-4 mark on a 2018 squad that made the playoffs, giving Reist the BC Conference Coach of the Year award that year. Under Reist, the team also went 7-4 in 2023 and made a trip to the playoffs during that season.

“He helped create opportunities, build relationships and establish a foundation that will continue to ‘Grow The Road for this organization for years to come,” the Huskers said. “The wins, the milestones and the recognition are all part of the story, but the people and the culture built along the way are what truly define a legacy. On behalf of the Valley Huskers organization, our players, alumni, coaches, volunteers and supporters, thank you, Bob, for your years of dedication, leadership and commitment to this program! Once a Husker, always a Husker.”

The Valley Huskers are in the process of recruiting a head coach to replace Reist.