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Coach Ike Sherlock and Jesse Waltz '85 Scholarship

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Coach Ike Sherlock and Jesse Waltz '85 Scholarship

Overview: A wrestling scholarship established to honor the legacy of Coach Ike Sherlock and his influence on Jesse Waltz '85.

Geographic Scope: Virginia Military Institute (VMI), Lexington, VA

Focus Areas: Wrestling athletes at VMI

Background:

  • Established in January 2023

  • Announced during wrestling reunion and VMI vs. Campbell University match on January 29, 2023

  • Named after Coach Ike Sherlock, VMI's head wrestling coach from 1978–1985, and Jesse Waltz '85, a standout wrestler and alumnus

    • About Coach Ike Sherlock:

  • VMI head wrestling coach 1978–1985

  • Team finished runner-up in 1980

  • Earned Southern Conference team championship in 1985

  • Recruited and coached 12 individual Southern Conference champions

  • Named Southern Conference Coach of the Year four times

  • Coached John Munno '84 to Southern Conference Tournament Outstanding Wrestler

  • Coached three 30-win club wrestlers: John Ehrenberger '84, Munno, 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)

    • About Jesse Waltz '85:

  • Wrestled for Coach Ike Sherlock

  • Finished career with 80 wins, ranked 14th all-time in wins

  • 1985 Southern Conference champion at 158 pounds

  • Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering (1985)

  • National award-winning entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist

  • Founded multiple successful companies

  • 23-year career as CEO of JES (now known as Groundworks)

  • Employs over 4,000 foundation service and support professionals

    • 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

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