Scott Wachenheim - Assistant Head Coach/Off. Coordinator/Off. Line - Football Coaches

Scott Wachenheim

Title:
Assistant Head Coach/Off. Coordinator/Off. Line
Email:
swach@liberty.edu

Scott Wachenheim joined the Flames coaching staff in January 2006 as offensive coordinator and offensive line coach. Prior to the 2007 campaign, head coach Danny Rocco increased Wachenheim’s responsibilities, naming him assistant head coach.

In 2007, Liberty’s offense showcased incredible balance, running the football for 215.91 yards per game, while passing the football for 213.73 yards per game, in route to shattering the school and Big South record for points scored in a season (469).

The Flames offense ranked among the nation's top 20 teams in nine categories, finishing the year ranked No. 3 in the country in scoring offense (42.64 points per game), No. 9 with 32 rushing touchdowns, No. 14 in total offense (429.64 yards per game), NO. 16 in rushing offense (215.91 yards per game) , No. 8 in pass efficiency offense (158.12), No. 19 in passes intercepted (7), No. 4 in sacks allowed (8), No. 7 in tackles for a loss allowed (4.18), and No. 10 in fourth-down conversion rate (66.7%).

In 2006, the Liberty’s offense also ranked in the nation's elite in eight categories. The Flames tied for No. 1 nationally for fewest turnovers lost (8), No. 6 in fourth down conversions (71.4 percent), No. 9 in sacks allowed (1.00 per game), No. 10 in third down conversions (47.5 percent), No. 17 in rushing touchdowns (23), No. 19 in rushing offense (185 yards per game), No. 18 in time of possession (31:44) and No. 20 in tackles for a loss allowed (4.55).

Liberty offensive success has been aided by physical play from its offensive line. Liberty’s entire starting five offensive line garnered Big South all-conference honors in 2007, while in 2006 three Flame offensive linemen were selected all-conference. Additionally, Stephen Sene signed a free agent contract with the NFL’s St. Louis Rams organization.

Prior to his days with the Flames, Wachenheim spent 12 years as a member of Ken Hatfield’s coaching staff at Rice in Houston, Texas. He spent the last five years with the Owls as offensive coordinator.

Wachenheim helped Rice build a dominant ball control offense which ranked among the nation's best during his tenure.

During the 2004 season, Rice led the nation in rushing offense (306.5 yards per game), and the Owls’ 2003 squad ranked second in the country, racking up a school record of 3,800 rushing yards. In 2001, Wachenheim's direction enabled Rice to break the school record for points scored (333) and total offense (4,846 yards).

Prior to joining the Rice staff, Wachenheim served as recruiting coordinator, offensive tackles and tight ends coach at Utah State (1992-93). He culminated his tenure at the school with a Big West Conference title and a Las Vegas Bowl victory in 1993.

Wachenheim got his collegiate coaching career started in 1984. After graduating from the Air Force Academy with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, he served as offensive coordinator of the Air Force Academy's junior varsity squad. He then went on to complete his military requirements.

Wachenheim returned to the coaching ranks at Arkansas in 1989-90, helping the Razorbacks to a Southwest Conference championship and a Cotton Bowl invitation. Additionally, Wachenheim earned his master's degree in athletic administration from the school in 1991.

Wachenheim spent the 1991 football season at Colorado under the leadership of head coach Bill McCartney, helping the Buffaloes win the Big 8 Conference championship and earn a berth in the Blockbuster Bowl.

As a player, Wachenheim was a four-year starter (1980-83) on the offensive line at the Air Force Academy. He earned first-team All-Western Athletic Conference and honorable mention All-American honors his senior year. The 1983 Falcons finished with a 10-2 season record, were ranked second in the nation in rushing offense, and were tabbed as the nation’s 13th-ranked team overall.

The native of Woodland Hills, Calif., Wachenheim and his wife, Karla, have two sons: Kyle and Tyson.

The Wachenheim File

Year at Liberty: Third

Coaching Experience:

2006 – Present (2 years) - Liberty (Asst. HC, OC, OL)

2005-1994 (12 years) – Rice (OC, OL)

1992-93 (2 years) – Utah State (OT, TE, RC)

1991 (1 year) – Colorado (GA)

1889-90 (2 years) – Arkansas (GA)

Recruiting Area: Charlottesville, Va. area, West Central Florida

Education: Bachelor’s degree of science in engineering (Air Force, ’84); Master’s degree of education in athletic administration (Arkansas, ’91)

Hometown: Woodland Hills, Calif.