Alamo Heights Football Coach/AD Ron Rittimann Announces Retirement

Rittimann led the Mules to a 67-10 record and five district championships over six seasons.

Mar. 17, 2026 at 10:51pm

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Alamo Heights head football coach and athletic director Ron Rittimann announced his retirement on Tuesday after six seasons with the Mules. Rittimann, who is 59 years old, said he wants to spend more time with his family, including a new grandchild due in the next two weeks, as well as his mother and wife.

Why it matters

Rittimann was a highly successful coach, leading Alamo Heights to a 67-10 record, five district championships, and two trips to the state quarterfinals during his tenure. His retirement marks the end of an era for the Mules football program.

The details

Rittimann said there were a number of 'little things' in the last two to three months that led him to the decision to retire, though he did not cite any specific incident. He said he has been praying about it and felt it was the right time to step away and start the 'next chapter' of his life.

  • Rittimann announced his retirement on March 17, 2026.
  • His retirement will be effective at the end of the current school year.

The players

Ron Rittimann

The outgoing head football coach and athletic director at Alamo Heights High School, where he led the Mules to a 67-10 record and five district championships over six seasons.

Patti Rittimann

Ron Rittimann's wife, who he said has been a 'coach's wife for 32 years' and that he now wants to spend more time with in the 'next stage' of their lives.

Hunter Rittimann

Ron Rittimann's son, who was the quarterback for the Mules when they reached the state semifinals in 2013 during Rittimann's previous coaching stint at Johnson High School.

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What they’re saying

“There's just been a lot of little things that have happened in the last two to three months. Not one incident, but just a bunch of little things. I prayed to God about it. I kept getting these little hints and messages. Individually, they weren't all that big, but when you put them all together, I thought it was a good time.”

— Ron Rittimann, Head Football Coach and Athletic Director (expressnews.com)

“Patti has been a coach's wife for 32 years, and I think it's time for me to start being her husband and doing some things she wants to do in the next stage of our lives.”

— Ron Rittimann, Head Football Coach and Athletic Director (expressnews.com)

What’s next

The job of Alamo Heights head football coach and athletic director is expected to be posted later this week as the school district begins the search for Rittimann's successor.

The takeaway

Rittimann's retirement marks the end of a highly successful era for Alamo Heights football, as he led the Mules to unprecedented heights with five district titles and two state quarterfinal appearances. His decision to step away and focus on family reflects a desire to start a new chapter in his life after over three decades as a coach.