Walla Walla High School football coach resigns

Walla Walla High School football coach resigns

Walla Walla High School Head Football Coach Marc Yonts announced today he is resigning his position after 14 years of service.

Yonts worked as an assistant football coach at Walla Walla High School under Gary Mires for five years prior to his taking the head position. He also coached for one year at Fresno Community College before moving to Walla Walla .

The Blue Devil overall record under Yonts was 87-62, including nine Big Nine conference playoff appearances. In 2002, Yonts led the Blue Devil football team to the state semi-finals.

"I'm very thankful and honored to have been given the opportunity to carry on Walla Walla High School 's proud football tradition," Yonts said. "I have loved coaching football at Walla Walla High School . I've always felt football was an excellent vehicle to teach students about life. Lessons you learn in football such as team work, goal setting and being accountable to something bigger than one person, are a big part of what this game is all about."

District Athletic Director Don Wilkins said Yonts leaves the program in excellent shape and will be missed.

"Coach Yonts built on the success of our program and continued the rich tradition we have here," Wilkins said. "We appreciate everything he has done for the program and student-athletes and coaches he has worked with over the years."

Yonts said he couldn't pin it down to one reason on why the timing was right to resign.

"I understand the heavy responsibility the head football coach carries in Walla Walla and I just had a feeling now was the right time to move on," Yonts said. "This program is in excellent shape. The assistant coaches I have worked with are all class people who put kids first. I'm confident this program will attract great interest from other coaches. I wish the program the best in the future."