Menomonie High School will be searching for a new head football coach after Mike Sinz announced he will step down at the end of the 2025-26 school year, according to a school district release March 11.

Sinz informed Activities Director Matt Riley of his decision to leave the program after five seasons leading the Mustangs. The school district said a comprehensive search for a new varsity head coach will begin immediately along with other staffing vacancies for next year.

A 2001 Menomonie graduate, Sinz returned to his hometown in 2021 to take over the program following the retirement of Hall of Fame coach Joe LaBuda. Before coming to Menomonie, Sinz served as a teacher and head football coach at Eau Claire Memorial and Mondovi.

During his tenure, Menomonie qualified for the WIAA playoffs in each of his five seasons and finished with a 30-23 overall record. His first season included a 10-2 record and a Big Rivers Conference championship.

Riley credited Sinz for his impact on the program and the student-athletes he coached.

“Coach Sinz dedicated significant time, effort and passion to our football program,” Riley said in a statement. “During his tenure, he positively influenced the lives of our student-athletes both on and off the field.”