COLUMBUS, Neb. -- The Columbus High School baseball team has its newest coach.

Columbus Director of Athletics and Activities Tim Kwapnioski announced Tuesday morning that the John Riedmiller has been tabbed to helm the Discoverers' baseball program.

Riedmiller takes over for Jimmy Johnson, who is resigning his coaching responsibilities at the end of the season.

“We couldn’t be more pleased to welcome John Riedmiller as the new CHS Head Baseball Coach," Kwapnioski said. "John retains the poise and aptitude necessary to continue a successful energy for CHS Baseball. Coach Riedmiller will instill a level of genuine competitiveness and put in the work necessary to reap the rewards. Over the years Discoverer baseball has had a positive history of pride and achievement. We believe John has the necessary skills to carry on this tradition.”

Riedmiller started his coaching career at Stanton Community Schools in 2016 where he taught special education and coached football and basketball.

In 2017, Riedmiller was hired as a teacher and coach with Columbus Public Schools. He is currently a social studies/writing teacher at Columbus Middle School, an assistant varsity football coach, co-head CHS powerlifting coach, and head JV baseball coach.

"I am excited that I will be taking on the role of head coach for the Columbus High baseball team," Riedmiller said. "After spending the last six seasons coaching the JV team, I feel like I am ready to make the jump to varsity. Coach Johnson has been a great mentor to me for many years. He has done many great things for this program and I plan to continue to build on the success that he brought to this team. I am grateful for the opportunity that has been given to me and I can not wait to get to work. 

Riedmiller is a 2012 graduate of Columbus High School. He received his undergraduate degree from Midland University and a Masters in Education from Peru State College.