Football coach Mike London made the final addition to his staff Tuesday, hiring Scott Wachenheim as his tight ends coach. Wachenheim has 21 years of college coaching experience, most recently as the offensive coordinator at Liberty during 2006-08. The Flames won the Big South Championship and led the conference in total offense during each of Wachenheim's last two seasons with the program. Wachenheim also carries NFL experience, as he spent the 2009 season as the tight ends coach with the Washington Redskins.
His relationship with London dates back to his days at Rice, where he spent 12 years as an assistant, while London was the defensive line coach for the nearby Houston Texans. When Wachenheim moved to Liberty, he kept a watchful eye on London's Richmond squad, which won the FCS National Championship in 2008.
"I was always impressed with how [London] handled himself and his teams and the type of character he represents," Wachenheim said in a University press release. "I had already seen the type of coach he was by watching him coach his position drills. Watching his interviews after Richmond won the national championship, it was very clear that he knew what was important in life. I have always wanted to work with a guy like that."
Having finalized his coaching staff, London announced the responsibilities he will delegate to his assistants. In addition to serving as offensive coordinator, Bill Lazor will be the quarterbacks coach, as well. Jim Reid will serve as defensive coordinator and associate head coach, while Jeff Hanson will coach the defensive line and head up Virginia's recruiting efforts. Anthony Poindexter, who coached special teams last year with former coach Al Groh, will maintain his position and also coach safeties. Rounding out the defense, Chip West will coach the cornerbacks and Vincent Brown will work with Virginia's linebacking corps. Mike Faragalli and Shawn Moore, meanwhile, will handle the running backs and wide receivers, respectively.
"This is the last of the positions to fill and, if you look at it from top to bottom, these are good men of character, good coaches and good teachers," London said.
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