Coach Scott started swimming his freshman year at Fremd High School in 1994 and continued to swim until he graduated in 1998.  After High School he continued his swimming career by swimming and coaching the Northern Illinois University swim club from 2002-2004.  In 2004 Coach Scott took over as the Buehler Breakers Masters Swim Team Coach through 2006.  In 2005 he was hired as the Blue Marlins Assistant Head Coach and Head Developmental Coach.  He continues to swim to this day as a member of the Blue Marlins USA Club.

 Coach Scott was asked the following questions.

1. Who is your favorite swimmer past or present?

Michael Phelps & Jason Lezak

2. What is your favorite movie?

The Fall (2006) by Tarsem Singh

Hidden Fortress (1958) by Akira Kurosawa

Amadeus (1984) by Milos Forman

3. What is your past time?

Outdoor activities: canoeing & backpacking

Photography & filmmaking

4. What is your favorite food?

Pizza & sushi

5. Quote?

“What are you talking about, Willus?” (80’s TV show Different Strokes)

6. What is your favorite book?

Ishmael (fiction) Daniel Quinn

Harry Potter series (fantasy) J.K. Rowling

Holes (comedy) Louis Sachar

Ender’s Game (sci fi) Orson Scott Card

Terror (horror) Dan Simmons

The Peaceful Warrior (spiritual) Dan Millman

The Wild Braid (poetry) Stanley Kunitz

7. What is your favorite sport other then swimming?

Dodge ball

8. Who is your favorite cartoon character?

Dora the Explorer (my niece’s favorite show)

9. Who is your favorite group/singer?

Nobuo Uematsu (composer)

Tom Petty

The Wallflowers