CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Mike Capaccio, The Citadel’s longtime athletic director, announced his plans to retire. Capaccio has spent more than 40 years in college athletics as a player, coach, fundraiser, and athletic director, according to the college. A national search for his replacement will begin immediately, and Capaccio will stay on board through the selection process, hiring, and onboarding. He will later transition to a senior advisor role to The Citadel President for Athletic Fundraising. “I have greatly enjoyed my time at The Citadel, first at our foundation and then as the athletic director,” said Capaccio. “It has been an honor to work with the cadets, students, coaches and fans as our teams have competed across all our sports. We have laid the foundation for success in every program and I look forward to attending games and cheering for the Bulldogs for many years.” The Citadel wrote that over the last three years, Capaccio helped identify and recruit new head coaches across myriad sports including football, basketball, and baseball. He is currently leading an effort to raise money to rebuild the East Side Stands at Johnson Hagood Stadium,