Altus High Head Football Coach Lyn Hepner has announced his retirement.

Hepner told the Altus Times Thursday about his decision to retire, and a move that will take him to Austria.

In Austria, he will be an assistant coach for a semi pro football team. Hepner will serve as a defensive coordinator and special team coordinator, something he is looking forward to.

“It’s a great opportunity for me,” Hepner said.

Hepner will leave for Austria in February, and return to Altus in July where he still hopes to be a part of the Altus football program, but not as a head coach. No decision has been made on that matter.

“It’s hard to leave after 30 + years here,” Hepner said. “I really enjoyed it.

Hepner was 28-36 in six seasons as head coach of the Altus High School Bulldogs.

Hepner was scheduled to meet with the AHS football team today.

His resignation is expected to be a part of the agenda of Monday night’s Altus Board of Education meeting.