LEXINGTON, Va.  – VMI Athletics confirmed Monday the decision of Head Football Coach Scott Wachenheim to step back from VMI after eight seasons. Coach Wachenheim informed administration of his decision on Sunday.

"I have reluctantly accepted Coach Scott Wachenheim's resignation as VMI's head football coach," stated Major General Cedric T. Wins. "Over the past eight seasons, Coach Wachenheim has led our cadet-athletes to achieve a great deal of success on the football field, in the classroom, and as individuals of character. I am grateful to Coach Wachenheim for his unquestioned dedication to our football players and cadet-athletes over the years and will fondly remember those times when we celebrated the Southern Conference championship and the return of the Silver Shako trophy during his tenure. He has been a great and committed friend to the VMI family. I wish both Scott and his wife Karla the best in their next chapter of life."

"I cannot thank Coach Wachenheim enough for his time here at VMI," said Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Jim Miller. "Coach Wachenheim is a tremendous leader of men and helped bring success both on and off the football field. We have a strong foundation here with our returning players, and we remain excited about the future of VMI Football as we integrate incoming players and staff that will help guide us to more success."

The highlights of Coach Wachenheim's tenure as head coach include leading the program to its first Southern Conference title since 1977 when he guided the Keydets to a 6-2 record and first FCS playoff appearance in the spring of 2021. After earning multiple national coach of the year awards for his efforts in the spring season, Coach Wachenheim led VMI Football to a 6-5 record in the fall of 2021, giving the program its first back-to-back winning seasons since 1961-62.

Assistant Head Coach and Recruiting Coordinator Bill Parker will serve as the interim head coach as the search for the next head coach is underway.