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Scott Hernon, Safety Officer of the Coaches Board and Head Coach of the Dunedin Branch: Besides being a Level 3 ASCA-certified coach, Coach Scott holds a Masters degrees in Sports Science from Ashland University (AU) in Ohio. At AU, Scott became the first 4-year All-American to attend the school; he was listed in the "Who's Who Among College and University Students"; and, was the Recipient of the Jasper Colebank Award "Schools Most Valuable Athlete." 

After a successful college career, Coach Scott enlisted in the Marine Corps, where he earned the rank of Captain and received a "Generals' Letter of of Commendation" for taking part of a physical fitness symposium at Parris Island Recruit Depot. From 1986 to 1993, Scott was the head coach of the Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving teams at his alma mater in Ohio. Within a short period of just one year, Scott reinstated AU's men's team and built, from the ground up, the school's first-ever women's team. As well as being selected as the Penn-Ohio Conference's "Coach of the Year" during his tenure at AU, Coach Scott was also elected Meet Director for the 1993 NCAA Division II Swimming & Diving Championships.

Coach Scott is married to Doreen, his wife of 19 years, and has a 7-year old son, Camden.  Email