Coach Ike Sherlock and Jesse Waltz '85 Scholarship

Geographic Scope: VMI cadet-athletes

This scholarship honors the legacy of Coach Ike Sherlock and his influence on Jesse Waltz '85. The scholarship was established in January 2023 following a wrestling reunion and reception at VMI.

Background

Coach Ike Sherlock (1978-1985): VMI's head wrestling coach with an exceptional track record:

• Team finished runner-up in 1980
• Earned a Southern Conference team championship in 1985
• Recruited and coached 12 individual Southern Conference champions
• Named Southern Conference Coach of the Year four times
• Coached three 30-win club wrestlers: John Ehrenberger '84, John Munno '84, and Steve Green '83
• Coached six of VMI's top 20 all-time wins leaders
• Career record: 86-19 (highest winning percentage of any VMI wrestling head coach)
• Coached John Munno '84 to Southern Conference Tournament Outstanding Wrestler Award

Jesse Waltz '85:

• Wrestler under Coach Sherlock
• Finished career with 80 wins, ranking 14th all-time in VMI wrestling wins
• 1985 SoCon champion at 158 pounds
• Earned Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering in 1985
• National award-winning entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist
• Founded multiple successful companies
• 23-year career as chief executive officer of JES (now known as Groundworks)
• Employs over 4,000 foundation service and support professionals

Eligibility

• VMI wrestling cadet-athletes

Contact Information

VMI Alumni Agencies

• Phone: 800-444-1839 or 540-464-7328
• Fax: 540-463-1701
• Email: give@vmiaa.org
• Address: P.O. Box 932, Lexington, VA 24450